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sophieownsme

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  1. Well, we made it to Minneapolis....absolutely no problems with my band and flying. Normally in the past, eating was always a big part of our vacations. So, it's been difficult trying to figure out what I can eat. I brought everything I need to make my protein shakes and I've been having one everyday. Last night we went to Brit Pub and my husband and I ordered a 3 piece fish and chips and a side of mashed potatoes. I had one piece of cod (batter removed) and some mashed potatoes. I caught myself starting to eat too fast, and had to keep remind myself to slow down. Old habits are hard to break.
     
    This process is really harder mentally than physically. How do you change 30 plus years of eating habits over night? One day at a time...one vacation at a time. Everyday is a learning experience.

  2. Post-op Day 19 (6/9)

    · sophieownsme · 06/10/2010 07:07

    Is so proud of myself....not a single lick!
     
    I'm a baker....custom cakes & cookies. I haven't accepted any order for the past month...I didn't want any distractions (diet wise) and didn't want any commitments in case I wasn't feeling well. Well, last week I got a call for a custom cake and I (in a weak moment) accepted it. It's due tomorrow and I made and finished it today....and not a single lick of icing!
     
    Again, I did well on my protein intake. I tried the Strawberry protein mix...not my favorite...I'll stick to the chocolate!
     
    Another busy day tomorrow....packing to go to Minneapolis for a week .... first flight with the band....I'm a bit nervous about it! :eek:

  3. Post-op Day 18 (6/8)

    · sophieownsme · 06/09/2010 06:37

    What a difference a day makes!
     
    Had a busy, busy day....but I kept it together! And I'm so happy to say I got all 70 grams of protein in today!! Woo-hoo!!
     
    Today was also the first day in a month that I actually made dinner...you know, a proper dinner for my husband and myself. Before today, I would just eat when ever I was hungry/able to and would either have a protein shake or soup. And my poor, supportive husband would fend for himself. Well, not today! I baked some sole and baked pureed broccoli ....it was fantastic! It's great that things are getting back to 'normal'!
     
    I bought a new flavor of protein mix ~ Strawberry! I'll give my review tomorrow.
     
    Another busy day tomorrow....Goodnight!

  4. Post-op Day 15 (6/5)

    · sophieownsme · 06/06/2010 17:16

    I have to say, this journey is getting better each day. The first week out, I was having a little 'buyers remorse' and didn't ever think I would feel 'good' again.....I was wrong.:thumbup:
     
    We had mexican food for lunch...I had refried beans with a little cheese a side of guacamole and some enchilada sauce....delish! This is the first time in a month I had mexican food.
     
    We had a pot luck at my Mom & Dad's...I had some home made mac & cheese (blended)...again, it tasted divine!
     
    o.k., enough with the food!
     
    I'm able to sleep on both my sides with very little to no pain at all! I think this week I will try to sleep on my tummy again....we'll see how that goes.

  5. Post-op Day 14 (6/4)

    · sophieownsme · 06/05/2010 06:00

    Woo-hoo! 2 weeks post-op! I'm so happy I'm starting to feel like myself again!!
     
    I weighed this morning....[drum roll please]....I lost 6 lbs last week, which bring to to a grand total of 24lbs! Yeah me!
     
    First (official) day eating mushies!
    Lunch: We had lunch at Mimi's Cafe and I had some mashed potatoes!! Yummy! But I have to say, I'm really scared to 'over-eat'. I don't know what that feeling will be like, and I definitely don't want to throw up!
    Dinner: We had dinner at my parents...I had some of my left over mashed potatoes, some pureed lasagna and a little mashed yam!
     
    I'm off to bed...I feel like I'm getting a cold!:smile2:

  6. Post-op Day 12 (6/2)

    · sophieownsme · 06/03/2010 05:24

    I give up on trying to get two protein shakes in....I just can't do it. I really hope my hair doesn't start to fall out! I wonder If they make a protein shot the Doctor can give you?
     
    My incisions look like they are finally healing....they are starting to look pretty good.
     
    While I was sleeping last night, I tried sleeping on my tummy...ouch! That did not feel good....gee, I really hope in time I can sleep on my stomach.
     
    I did a little 'fashion show' tonight for my husband. My clothes are starting to fit loose, and some of the clothes that haven't fit me a long, long time are finally starting to look good on me! It was fantastic.....I can't wait to see which 'old' clothes fit me in a month!

  7. Post-op Day 11 (6/1)

    · sophieownsme · 06/02/2010 06:29

    I failed....o.k., not really 'failed'. Let's just say I didn't reach my goal of two protein shakes today! I only drank one. But, tomorrow is another day and I will try again!!
     
    Starting today, I will keep a food journal and write down everything that goes into my mouth.
     
    I'm still wondering when I will be able to sleep on my tummy....gosh how I miss that.
     
    I've also endured my first R E A L stress since surgery....our cat was hit by a car. He was really a great cat....I already miss him...my heart is broken, and this time I can't mend it with food. I'm just going to have to 'feel' these feeling for a while. RIP Beckham...I love you!

  8. Post-op Day 6 (5/27)

    · sophieownsme · 05/28/2010 06:37

    Another day of slowly getting back to normal!
     
    Last night I was actually able to sleep on my left side for about 30 min! Woo-hoo....it makes me so happy!
     
    I had my 1-week post op appointment today. Everything went well. They weighed me...lost 15 lbs since my pre-op appointment! Dr Bobby gave me a prescription for some antibiotics...he thought maybe one of the incisions were starting to get infected. He said I can progress to pureed/mushy foods next Thursday...I can't wait to have some mashed potatoes!!
     
    I went out on a date with my husband....first time since I started on the pre-op diet. We went to the Daily Grill and I had cream of tomato soup ....it was yummy. I ate half the cup (maybe 6-7oz) and brought the rest home. I kinda felt bloated after...weird, I don't think I 'over ate'.
     
    Still struggling with some gas pains in my chest....I'm starting to wonder if they ever end?

  9. Post-op Update!

    · sophieownsme · 05/26/2010 17:29

    Well...here I am on the 'other' side! I'm half happy about it and half, well, not so happy.
    Let's go back:
    Surgery Day (5/21):
    Scared out of my mind! Got to the hospital at 5:15 am. I was taken back to get ready for the surgery...IV in, leg contractors on. And then, the tears came! I was given something to help 'relax' me, and from then on, everything is almost 'dream' like. I remember kissing my husband good-bye. Being wheeled into the OR, and a mask being placed over my face and being told that it was oxygen and to take a couple of deep breaths....and that was it...lights out for me! The next thing I remember is being told that the surgery was over and I was fine. Woo-hoo...I survived!!!
    The first day I was feeling pretty good...not as bad as I thought I would.
    I spent the night in the hospital and I slept well considering being woken up every few hours.
    Day 1 Post-op (5/22):
    Morning came and I was feeling awful. Light headed, cold sweat...just not good. The nurse took my vitals and said everything looked fine. I did lots of walking.....it turned out to be a decent day. I was discharged at 8 pm (my choice), crawling into my own bed was divine!
    Day 2 Post-op (5/23):
    woke up feeling great! Did lots of walking. Lots of gas pains in my shoulder and tummy. Constant grumbling and gurgling....when will this end? I'm trying so hard to burp to get rid of this gas, but I just cant do it....so frustrating! That night I was even able to sleep on my right side a little bit....so much better than sleeping on my back. I can't wait until I can sleep on my left side!
    Day 3 post-op (5/24):
    Woke up feeling like crap! Again, lightheaded, slightly nauseous, cold sweat...ugh...I don't like this! I took my temp and BP...everything was good. I stayed in bed ALL day and slept! Maybe I over did it yesterday.
    Day 4 post-op: (5/25):
    Feeling a little better today...again, I'm going to take it easy. I'm starting to figure out the whole eating/drinking thing. It seams like the hunger pangs never really go away though. And I still have this gas in my chest that wont seam to go away. If I could just let out a really good burp, I know I would feel better. I'm also starting to pull back a bit with the pain meds.
     
    o.k. So now I'm caught up...I'll try posting everyday!

  10. My first blog entry

    · sophieownsme · 05/16/2010 07:00

    Well, I think it's about time I start using this feature to document my journey.
     
    Today is day 6 of my pre-op diet. So far, so good! It's really not as bad as I thought it would be. I'm down 10 lbs since Sunday...whoo Hoo!
     
    6 more days until my surgery...I'm so ready!

  11. Post-op Day 17 (6/7)

    · sophieownsme · 06/08/2010 06:23

    Tomorrow is a new day...right? Gee, I sure hope so! Let's see, where do I begin? I have a horrible cold, woke up at 4:30 am and realized the electricity was out. Now, maybe to most people this would not be a big deal. But, I live in the desert....they high today was 110 degrees...and the power didn't come back on until 11 o'clock tonight!
    No protein shakes today....NONE! No meds....NOPE! :eek: All I ate all day was a s/f pudding and a 1/2 cup of soup. But, tomorrow is a new (better and compliant) day!

  12. Post-op Day 16 (6/6)

    · sophieownsme · 06/07/2010 05:46

    well, I have a full blown cold! Not only do I feel like crap, but I had to endure the 5 hour drive home...ugh! I have such a busy week ahead I can't be sick!
     
    Still having a problem with the dang protein shakes! With all the medication I have to put in them, they taste horrible.
     
    I have nothing else to write. I'm going to take some nitequil and going to bed. Good night!:thumbup:

  13. Post-Op Day 13 (6/3)

    · sophieownsme · 06/05/2010 05:52

    So tired! Drove 5 hours to attend my nephews high school graduation!
     
    O.k. I cheated.... a little....well, more like just a few hours before I should have. I was cleared to start 'mushies' tomorrow, but after such a long drive and sitting through the graduation ceremony, I was starving! My brother had some left over lasagna, so I heated it up and used my hand blender.....it was heaven! So yummy!!

  14. Post-op Day 10 (5/31)

    · sophieownsme · 06/01/2010 05:21

    What a weekend! Disneyland was a blast! I really think going to Disneyland 8 days post-op was a good idea. I really felt like I was 'living' again!
     
    Well, I'm disappointed to say I didn't even drink a drop of my protein shake today. :frown: But, now that we are back home, and things will settle down a little.....I've made it my goal this week to drink two protein shakes each and every day! I know I will do it.....I will do it!

  15. Post-op Day 9 (5/30)

    · sophieownsme · 05/31/2010 06:52

    oh what a difference a day makes! After all the walking I did yesterday....I woke up this morning so sore! Maybe I over did it...just a little!
     
    Because I was so sore we decided not to head to Disneyland and instead, relax and take it easy in the hotel room. In the afternoon, we decided to do a bit of shopping at South Coast Plaza in New Port Beach. I had my very first PinkBerry frozen yogurt! Yum!! What a great treat!

  16. Post-op Day 8 (5/29)

    · sophieownsme · 05/30/2010 17:28

    Awww...the happiest place on earth! What a fantastic day spent with my whole family!! And It felt great to be back in the 'land of the living'! I swear I must have walked 3-4 miles at California Adventure....It felt good.
     
    We all went for dinner last night to Cheesecake Factory. They had one soup on the menu...a cream soup with chunks of chicken, artichoke and roasted red pepper. I asked the waiter if they could blend it, he checked with the kitchen and then the bar tender....they took the soup to the bar and blended it there in their blender! So kind!! I was so grateful...awww the little things! :frown: I even asked him for a small container of milk...I used it to really thin out tablespoon of my husbands mashed potatoes (they didn't taste as great as I was hoping!) I think I will call the manager and tell him how grateful I am for all of their efforts.
     
    We went back to the park, this time Disneyland to watch the fireworks. I was so exhausted, we rented a wheel chair and my very loving husband pushed me around for over 3 hours! What a guy!!

  17. Post-op Day 7 (5/28)

    · sophieownsme · 05/30/2010 17:12

    awww...how I love to sleep on my left side! And thank goodness it's not a problem anymore!
     
    What is a problem though, is drinking the 2 protein shakes I'm supposed to be drinking everyday. I'm lucky just to get one in!
     
    Well, we're heading to Disneyland for the weekend.....so today was spent making, weighing and packaging food...better get to it!

  18. Post-op Day 5 (5/26)

    · sophieownsme · 05/27/2010 05:52

    Each day get a little better....but come on....enough with the gas in my chest!! It's such an odd sensation...kinda short of breath, maybe even like chest pains with a heart attack! Enough already!!
    Last night I was even able to sleep on my left side...for about 10 min. That's o.k., I'll take what I can get. Maybe tonight I'll try for 15 min.!
    Tomorrow is my first post-op appt....I can't wait to get on the scale. I hope the 10 lb gain after surgery is GONE! If not I'll be sooo mad!

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