fatchocobomom

Thank you. This is really all I want to hear. I just feel like I'm doing something wrong.
Mine doesn't think low carb is bad. They think ketosis is bad. And there is a difference between complex carbs and simple carbs. On my own, I follow Protein (45%)Carbs (25%)Fat (30%) macros (try to, I'm not perfect but the numbers are close.)
And yeah, I've had diabetic educators say the same. Maybe it works for some. But my blood sugars are completely normal now, even after fruit (which before would spike my sugars.)

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I just realized the dates on this thread, so I'm glad you're still around, lol~
I'm not on WoW, I play FFXIV (Of course I do.)
And I'm lazy and forgetful. Even when I write it down, I tend to forget when and what's going on lol.

Pagan here. Not Wiccan though, I'd call myself...well I don't really know. I'm still figuring all that out. I have a relationship with the Morrighan, as well as Brighid.

Oh, and I'm a huge geek, too.

Was weepy last night and this morning. Even thought about waking my husband and telling him I couldn't go through with it. Had to stop and meditate, did some journaling to remember why I made this choice. It helped a lot. Still nervous, of course, and have a feeling I'm gonna need the last of my ativan to make it the next 3 days, lol.

Hey May 2017 sleevers! I'm always on the lookout for new bariatric blogs, vlogs and websites. I think personal stories are some of the best sources of inspiration! So start spamming me links!
I have a small blog, it's a mix of everything, but I've been talking about my wls journey lately. http://fatchocobomom.com/category/adulting/personal/wls/ My vlog can be found there as well. I'm not the greatest blogger or vlogger, but I always hope my words can inspire someone, even a little.
If you are considering blogging or vlogging, you should do it!!

I was just telling my husband how amazing it was. I'm getting like 500-600 calories and I'm not hungry. Before surgery I was like "those people are f*cking crazy if they think I can survive 500 calories a day!" They really weren't kidding about hunger disappearing. I am hit now and then with head hunger though. Thought I'd start crying when I could smell my husband cooking chicken parm for the family. I just had to relax and let it sink in that even if I COULD eat it, I probably wouldn't be able to since my tummy doesn't like anything.

I was wearing the patch and that helped with the nausea. They didn't give me a script for it though, and once it wore out, the nausea hit harder. I have zofran and it does help, just not as well.
I bruised so badly. They require lovenox in my program, 3 times, and I have bruises from each one. I also have a bruise on my hand from the IV (which still hurts!) and bruises on my fingers from testing my blood sugars! Ridiculous!
And even with napping, I'm sleeping well at home, thank goodness. Only uncomfortable part for me is sleeping on my back. I'm a side sleeper and can't lay on either side comfortably yet.

I was just telling my husband how amazing it was. I'm getting like 500-600 calories and I'm not hungry. Before surgery I was like "those people are f*cking crazy if they think I can survive 500 calories a day!" They really weren't kidding about hunger disappearing. I am hit now and then with head hunger though. Thought I'd start crying when I could smell my husband cooking chicken parm for the family. I just had to relax and let it sink in that even if I COULD eat it, I probably wouldn't be able to since my tummy doesn't like anything.

How are you all doing? I'm feeling mostly good, just some soreness, and a bit of nausea. My tummy doesn't seem to like anything but sugar free popsicles.
I'm not hungry at all, but my head likes to play games. It's not terrible though. The fact that I'm already seeing my weight drop helps. I was only 5 lbs heavier after surgery from fluids, and they dropped within two days.
I'm really looking forward to moving without pain though.

I was sleeved the 2nd. It all went down without a hitch. I was doing pretty good until yesterday, and then my anti-nausea patch ran out and my nausea increased a bit. The pills just don't seem as effective to me. Still really sore, I look like I was in a knife fight and then got slammed in the gut with a truth. Bruises everywhere. I didn't touch the oxycodone though, after my mother's struggles with opiates, I couldn't bring myself to do it. Relied on simple tylenol and it's mostly been enough to get me through the day.
Protein is going fine, easily getting 60+ protein (Thanks Unjury.) but struggling to get 64oz down. My tummy seems to only like sugar free popsicles, lol.
The thing that I was not prepared for was the exhaustion. I'm taking naps during the days, and relying on my husband for everything. Not used to that at all (but thankfully he's awesome, and tells me to take my time healing, even when he's working and taking care of all 3 kids.)
Moving is really hard, but I'm doing my best. I'm gonna try to move even more tomorrow. Make sure my husband keeps the treadmill clear so I can jump on for a few minutes a few times during the day.
Good luck to everyone going in this week, and hope everyone who got sleeved the same week as me are doing well! I'm still in shock that I went through with it...

I was sleeved the 2nd. It all went down without a hitch. I was doing pretty good until yesterday, and then my anti-nausea patch ran out and my nausea increased a bit. The pills just don't seem as effective to me. Still really sore, I look like I was in a knife fight and then got slammed in the gut with a truth. Bruises everywhere. I didn't touch the oxycodone though, after my mother's struggles with opiates, I couldn't bring myself to do it. Relied on simple tylenol and it's mostly been enough to get me through the day.
Protein is going fine, easily getting 60+ protein (Thanks Unjury.) but struggling to get 64oz down. My tummy seems to only like sugar free popsicles, lol.
The thing that I was not prepared for was the exhaustion. I'm taking naps during the days, and relying on my husband for everything. Not used to that at all (but thankfully he's awesome, and tells me to take my time healing, even when he's working and taking care of all 3 kids.)
Moving is really hard, but I'm doing my best. I'm gonna try to move even more tomorrow. Make sure my husband keeps the treadmill clear so I can jump on for a few minutes a few times during the day.
Good luck to everyone going in this week, and hope everyone who got sleeved the same week as me are doing well! I'm still in shock that I went through with it...

I was sleeved the 2nd. It all went down without a hitch. I was doing pretty good until yesterday, and then my anti-nausea patch ran out and my nausea increased a bit. The pills just don't seem as effective to me. Still really sore, I look like I was in a knife fight and then got slammed in the gut with a truth. Bruises everywhere. I didn't touch the oxycodone though, after my mother's struggles with opiates, I couldn't bring myself to do it. Relied on simple tylenol and it's mostly been enough to get me through the day.
Protein is going fine, easily getting 60+ protein (Thanks Unjury.) but struggling to get 64oz down. My tummy seems to only like sugar free popsicles, lol.
The thing that I was not prepared for was the exhaustion. I'm taking naps during the days, and relying on my husband for everything. Not used to that at all (but thankfully he's awesome, and tells me to take my time healing, even when he's working and taking care of all 3 kids.)
Moving is really hard, but I'm doing my best. I'm gonna try to move even more tomorrow. Make sure my husband keeps the treadmill clear so I can jump on for a few minutes a few times during the day.
Good luck to everyone going in this week, and hope everyone who got sleeved the same week as me are doing well! I'm still in shock that I went through with it...

Was weepy last night and this morning. Even thought about waking my husband and telling him I couldn't go through with it. Had to stop and meditate, did some journaling to remember why I made this choice. It helped a lot. Still nervous, of course, and have a feeling I'm gonna need the last of my ativan to make it the next 3 days, lol.

My tummy is rumbly too, but I swear it's not hungry. I think it's air cause soon after, I burp. Still at the hospital, with a chance of getting discharged tonight. I made by way from 1 oz Clear Liquids an hour starting after surgery, to now, 8 oz clear liquid in an hour. Now the doctor said "give her sugar free pudding, sugar free Jello and sugar free ice cream and if she can handle those, we can discharge her. It feels like SO much food, wtf. I'm not sure I can do it, lol.
My pain is my incisions and my stomach. Particularly if the antispasmodic is running low, I feel my tummy spasming. :/ I also get some pain whenever I "eat" (ok, drink) but the surgeon said that's normal too.

My tummy is rumbly too, but I swear it's not hungry. I think it's air cause soon after, I burp. Still at the hospital, with a chance of getting discharged tonight. I made by way from 1 oz Clear Liquids an hour starting after surgery, to now, 8 oz clear liquid in an hour. Now the doctor said "give her sugar free pudding, sugar free Jello and sugar free ice cream and if she can handle those, we can discharge her. It feels like SO much food, wtf. I'm not sure I can do it, lol.
My pain is my incisions and my stomach. Particularly if the antispasmodic is running low, I feel my tummy spasming. :/ I also get some pain whenever I "eat" (ok, drink) but the surgeon said that's normal too.

My tummy is rumbly too, but I swear it's not hungry. I think it's air cause soon after, I burp. Still at the hospital, with a chance of getting discharged tonight. I made by way from 1 oz Clear Liquids an hour starting after surgery, to now, 8 oz clear liquid in an hour. Now the doctor said "give her sugar free pudding, sugar free Jello and sugar free ice cream and if she can handle those, we can discharge her. It feels like SO much food, wtf. I'm not sure I can do it, lol.
My pain is my incisions and my stomach. Particularly if the antispasmodic is running low, I feel my tummy spasming. :/ I also get some pain whenever I "eat" (ok, drink) but the surgeon said that's normal too.

Yeah. I want to say it's normal. I mean, if you think about it, we're heading in willingly in for a surgical procedure that's pretty much going to make us miserable for a bit of time. I think we must be crazy! (or masochists.)
I reminded myself in my journal though, I have to accept the fact that it's probably going to be painful, and miserable, and that was ok. The end goal was something very worth it all, and any fears of failure, and complications are such a small chance. I can't let my fear win. That's what I'm trying to focus on.

Going nuts for sure, lol. I'd say anxiety is at a 7, and I know myself enough to know it'll jump to 9 once I get the call letting me know what time to check in. None of my friends around to talk to and other than tomorrow is my surgery, it's a completely normal day, lol.
Instead of cleaning, I might break out my paints and do some art to distract myself.

Going nuts for sure, lol. I'd say anxiety is at a 7, and I know myself enough to know it'll jump to 9 once I get the call letting me know what time to check in. None of my friends around to talk to and other than tomorrow is my surgery, it's a completely normal day, lol.
Instead of cleaning, I might break out my paints and do some art to distract myself.

omg, there are so many May threads! Mine is May 2nd. So nervous, and yet so happy and excited. No pre-op diet for me, but that's not a brag. I'm actually considering doing one because I worry my liver will be large and make surgery more difficult. It's just so hard to convince myself when it's not required, plus I was given on information so I am not so sure what to do. Honestly, the one above doesn't sound so bad. I already have a shake for lunch, and a usually my dinner is low carb.

My vsg is for Tuesday....so many feelings going through me right now! Good luck to everyone!

Yeah. I want to say it's normal. I mean, if you think about it, we're heading in willingly in for a surgical procedure that's pretty much going to make us miserable for a bit of time. I think we must be crazy! (or masochists.)
I reminded myself in my journal though, I have to accept the fact that it's probably going to be painful, and miserable, and that was ok. The end goal was something very worth it all, and any fears of failure, and complications are such a small chance. I can't let my fear win. That's what I'm trying to focus on.

Was weepy last night and this morning. Even thought about waking my husband and telling him I couldn't go through with it. Had to stop and meditate, did some journaling to remember why I made this choice. It helped a lot. Still nervous, of course, and have a feeling I'm gonna need the last of my ativan to make it the next 3 days, lol.

Was weepy last night and this morning. Even thought about waking my husband and telling him I couldn't go through with it. Had to stop and meditate, did some journaling to remember why I made this choice. It helped a lot. Still nervous, of course, and have a feeling I'm gonna need the last of my ativan to make it the next 3 days, lol.

Congrats everyone!! And good luck!
I requested to join the sleeve may 2017 group.
My blog is fatchocobomom.com - it's a bit of my geeky side, but I've been talking about my wls stuff as well, and linking my vlog. I'm hoping to update more.
I didn't really get any info on a pre-op diet, so I came up with my own, based on what seemed like the norm for everyone else. I'll start tomorrow or Monday, depending if I can get to the store tomorrow or not. >.> While my anxiety is going more and more, I'm doing alright. Had a few break downs, but because of some support issues that are now worked out. Forcing myself to do a pre op is really hard, because my brain says "well, you don't have to! Enjoy this time!" But, I figure I really should, better for my recovery and my mental well being.
And despite feeling so torn on that little aspect, I'm 100% committed to after surgery. I'm getting stocked up- lots of broths, lots of Soups, lots of Protein powders, sugar free jellos and all the little stuff I think will help keep me going.
Still...anyone else just feel like their going to explode before surgery? I'm feeling so many emotions, and I really feel like it's so much at once.