Camprn25

I felt so good about preparing the Thanksgiving dinner. Made the whole traditional meal for 4 of us. My daughter was doing a couple of stops and the one before home was 2 1/2 hr behind. She promised not to eat much.
Well by the time I got dinner on the table it was 8 pm. LONG day.
As promised she and her boyfriend came hungry.
I am 5 weeks out from RNY. I was able to avoid nibbling as I cooked. And was hungry when I sat down even though I had done a Protein Shake when I knew they were delayed.
I used a smaller plate and took a table spoon of the food i thought I could tolerate.
Took 1 bite acorn squash and 1 bite of turkey. And I was done- something got stuck.Pain and a watering mouth.
I just sat there and waited and waited , but it didnt pass. Had to excuse myself from the table.
When I came back I just sat and visited everyone looking at my small plate.
Good news is we have lots of leftovers after sending some with the BF. Ill grind up some of the turkey today and make a turkey salad and enjoy it that way.
CAMP

Happy Thanksgiving to all my October surgery buddies
I feel confident I can cook for all and enjoy the day with frends and family and not miss the stuffed and drowsey feeling.
Cyndi
Surgery 10/15. Preop wt 248
CW 227.

Happy Thanksgiving to all my October surgery buddies
I feel confident I can cook for all and enjoy the day with frends and family and not miss the stuffed and drowsey feeling.
Cyndi
Surgery 10/15. Preop wt 248
CW 227.

I let my daughter son and close friends know as I was moving thru the preop process. My mom and sister are serious worry warts. I called them the night before surgery and told them,I expected some attempt to discourage me. I was shocked how supportive they have been, Besides a nightly phone call from each of them
My son (25) is still not happy with my decision so he just doesnt discuss it. Though he did come to the hospital 2x's a day and brought flowers from him and his roommates ( but I think they shamed him into it).
You will need the support of the people closest to you.
I had to spend a LONG time educating my husband on how my life will/has changed.And why I made this decision. He fall back answer is I love you no matter what you weigh.
This board is a good source of support for all stages of your prep and recovery.
Best wishes for your surgery and recovery.
CMP

I let my daughter son and close friends know as I was moving thru the preop process. My mom and sister are serious worry warts. I called them the night before surgery and told them,I expected some attempt to discourage me. I was shocked how supportive they have been, Besides a nightly phone call from each of them
My son (25) is still not happy with my decision so he just doesnt discuss it. Though he did come to the hospital 2x's a day and brought flowers from him and his roommates ( but I think they shamed him into it).
You will need the support of the people closest to you.
I had to spend a LONG time educating my husband on how my life will/has changed.And why I made this decision. He fall back answer is I love you no matter what you weigh.
This board is a good source of support for all stages of your prep and recovery.
Best wishes for your surgery and recovery.
CMP

I also start back at the gym today. 3 weeks postop today. With my bad knees I do Water running and water aerobics. On Sat am they have a water zumba. I have no rhythm or grace but the water is very forgiving and makes me feel Im hidden. Some days i dont know how the instructor can keep from laughting and all the bouncing bodies.

Thank you for for posting as well. i am 3 weeks out. Lost 10# by the first POV then nothing for the past 10 days. Grrrrrr.
Im struggling with getting the fluids in and the Protein total is around 60 gr. I am soooooo tired. Forcing myself to get out and walk everyday even for short distances. I have been chilled to the bone most afternoons. Im constipated and haven't found the right recipe of laxative -stool softener-fiber combo. still have to strain to go.
Im discouraged but sticking to it.
Todays goal is to get the fluids going better.
Wish I could see or feel some progress.
camp.

Please add me to the October surgery list.
My surgery is 10/15/12. I mis-stated yesterday and said 9/12.
TY
camprn25/Cyndi