Me & My Beloved

My bypass was 12/16/13. I am SO GLAD I DID this, already... Without even looking, I'm 28 lbs down since the surgery, itself. I have a goal of 80 ounces of Fluid,and 80 ounces of Protein...and no surprise here, when I say, that is HARD... Today, I've committed to sipping but everytime I take a sip, I have the weirdest sensation. No pain, no discomfort but it's like a gurgle that isn't really a gurgle. SUCH A STRANGE sensation, and so difficult to explain. I'm not dehydrating, and I'm totally living on sugar free Popsicles... and shall we discuss the Protein? UGH! I'm SO over the shakes, and have begun eating edamame, which seems to be a nice fit with my new "Beloved" pouch.
I'm walking, and today I made myself get some baby food, the little 2.5 ounce jars, just to visualize the amount of food I should be aiming for, and I just want to say,
I never realized how much my life revolved around food until I did this. You would think the sleep apnea and obesity would've been a clue, lol..however, the ongoing thoughts of food are surprising to me.
So, I need friends, I need hints and tips... I'm in it to save my life, and reclaim myself, and overall I'm doing okay, but I know it will be so much easier with more friends and learning of others who have succeeded.
Teach me, Lead me, push me, I'm receptive.

Whew! I'm here...and I am thankful to have found you guys.
I just had my surgery on 12/16. I'm out the gate with an amazing experience with my surgical team. I felt prepared and I was fortunate that my hospital stay was pretty uneventful. However, What hindsight I have already gained. I'm still processing the emotions of everything, and I think that is just because this is all so new. I am so glad I am past the surgery, because I did feel anxious about that, probably due to my fear of anesthesia. I am SO glad I'm past that part. Overall the pain has been bearable, and I feel my team took
great care of me.
So now, the new way, right? I really am trying so hard to focus on this new learning. It's sorta like my body is undergoing the "Spring Cleaning of it's life", while my brain is teasing me with thoughts of foods I am no longer having.
Since we are all new, maybe I should spare all the food talk? Probably.
Here's what I know, today.
1.) This surgery works.
2.) It is hard work to take the potassium, Vitamins, etc. like we need to.
3.) I am not sure I have had my full 80 ounces of Fluid yet, but I am trying.
4.) I am more sentimental,probably because of the time of the year, how food has been the center of family activities for years, and because I'm in the middle of a HUGE adjustment.
I'm committed, I'm trying, and I need to stay connected to you guys, as even though I'm surrounded by supportive friends and family, its an adjustment that requires like minded, walking beside you, type of support....
So glad you guys are here, and even more glad I found you.

Whew! I'm here...and I am thankful to have found you guys.
I just had my surgery on 12/16. I'm out the gate with an amazing experience with my surgical team. I felt prepared and I was fortunate that my hospital stay was pretty uneventful. However, What hindsight I have already gained. I'm still processing the emotions of everything, and I think that is just because this is all so new. I am so glad I am past the surgery, because I did feel anxious about that, probably due to my fear of anesthesia. I am SO glad I'm past that part. Overall the pain has been bearable, and I feel my team took
great care of me.
So now, the new way, right? I really am trying so hard to focus on this new learning. It's sorta like my body is undergoing the "Spring Cleaning of it's life", while my brain is teasing me with thoughts of foods I am no longer having.
Since we are all new, maybe I should spare all the food talk? Probably.
Here's what I know, today.
1.) This surgery works.
2.) It is hard work to take the potassium, Vitamins, etc. like we need to.
3.) I am not sure I have had my full 80 ounces of Fluid yet, but I am trying.
4.) I am more sentimental,probably because of the time of the year, how food has been the center of family activities for years, and because I'm in the middle of a HUGE adjustment.
I'm committed, I'm trying, and I need to stay connected to you guys, as even though I'm surrounded by supportive friends and family, its an adjustment that requires like minded, walking beside you, type of support....
So glad you guys are here, and even more glad I found you.