December 2012 Post Op Group

[one4ozzie 434]

Thank you every one. It's good to hear. This has never been in the family, So I guess I'm a black sheep, lol. I'm still going to the gym every day after work it helps. Went yesterday after the news. I walk on the treadmill for at a minimum of an hour some times an hour 45min. It feels so good. Each time I'm able to raise the speed by two mph. Yesterday I was at 3.6, it felt good other than the fact I got new shoes and they got to my heals. So I had to stop at an hour and go buy band aids :-)

I had asked for a hysterectomy 3 yrs ago cuz I knew, intuition, this day would come but the Drs wouldn't go by my intuition and take out so called healthy organs. So I'm honestly not surprised but had been expecting it. I'm a little numb, I guess. Not sure how to feel. And can't wait to get the junk out, finally, 3 yrs too late though. I worry about my daughter. I haven't told her its cancer and am not going to unless I have too. We've had one heck of 2 years w my now ex finding himself a GF. Her harassing me by texting horrible things, sending pics of him n her together. Monday eve at almost midnight she called 2 times and woke me up. I didn't answer and texted her back to ask her to stop, and I didn't say it that nicely either. So I'm trying to recover from a divorce from the love of my life for 25 years and I WILL recover from this too. This group has really been heaven sent for me. You all are a gift and I thank you. I THANK YOU so much.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

[one4ozzie 434]

I am at my post op appt. at preop i was 289 i am now at 267' date=' they say thats good. Going to tell the doctor about my huge bruise i had and the weak legs.[/quote']

Congrats on the loss and hopefully the weakness is easily taken care of, prayers w you!!!

Gen :-) 12/15/12

[one4ozzie 434]

Hooray! The scale finally budged after 2 weeks! 29 lbs gone!

DOS 12/17/12

Congrats Nicole :-) very happy for you.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

[MyTimeToLose 41]

Hi Gen, I am thinking/praying for you during this difficult time. I am happy they found it early and I know you will be fine. You are a very strong woman! Keep working on yourself and forget about the people who don't matter anymore! You will find someone new who loves you forever.

[OleHippieGal 275]

ok, i am at stage 3 soft foods, lean meats, chicken, no raw veggies, i can have bananas, doctor said not to eat the FF refried Beans because of the calories, He said calorie intake is most important, not to worry about sugar free or fat free stuff, just worry about calories. So i can have eggs, and tuna salad,

just ate a 1/2 of a small size chili from wendys, it was yum yum.

He blamed my big bruise on the blood thinner they gave me in the hospital.

I asked about my legs being weak, and he said that also happens to alot because of being on such a restricted diet.

I cant wait to boil me some chicken, I season it with soul food seasoning, and its good. I would love some good turkey necks, juicy dark meat.< /p>

Nut said I can also have Fiber now, thats good. They said no raw veggies, I guess that means I can have my collard greens and purple hull peas, yumm. Oh yes I will make my corn bread, but only eat a smidge of it. lol

As james brown sings. I feel good, nanana, I knew that I would now lol

[sky 87]

ok' date=' i am at stage 3 soft foods, lean meats, chicken, no raw veggies, i can have bananas, doctor said not to eat the FF refried Beans because of the calories, He said calorie intake is most important, not to worry about sugar free or fat free stuff, just worry about calories. So i can have eggs, and tuna salad,

just ate a 1/2 of a small size chili from wendys, it was yum yum.

He blamed my big bruise on the blood thinner they gave me in the hospital.

I asked about my legs being weak, and he said that also happens to alot because of being on such a restricted diet.

I cant wait to boil me some chicken, I season it with soul food seasoning, and its good. I would love some good turkey necks, juicy dark meat.

Nut said I can also have Fiber now, thats good. They said no raw veggies, I guess that means I can have my collard greens and purple hull peas, yumm. Oh yes I will make my corn bread, but only eat a smidge of it. lol

As james brown sings. I feel good, nanana, I knew that I would now lol[/quote']

Every new/next step feels gReat doesn't it?! Every Dr is so differenT tho...my last appt I brought my food journal with and I was told NOT to worry so much about the calories...better to focus on the Protein and liquids but of course to keep carbs and sugars down....just be cautious about not adding to many new items at once so that if you do have trouble you can see what you ate that didn't agree with you.....chew chew chew .....papaya enzymes are a must have in my opinion!

[shaunda 122]

ok' date=' i am at stage 3 soft foods, lean meats, chicken, no raw veggies, i can have bananas, doctor said not to eat the FF refried Beans because of the calories, He said calorie intake is most important, not to worry about sugar free or fat free stuff, just worry about calories. So i can have eggs, and tuna salad,

just ate a 1/2 of a small size chili from wendys, it was yum yum.

He blamed my big bruise on the blood thinner they gave me in the hospital.

I asked about my legs being weak, and he said that also happens to alot because of being on such a restricted diet.

I cant wait to boil me some chicken, I season it with soul food seasoning, and its good. I would love some good turkey necks, juicy dark meat.

Nut said I can also have fiber now, thats good. They said no raw veggies, I guess that means I can have my collard greens and purple hull peas, yumm. Oh yes I will make my corn bread, but only eat a smidge of it. lol

As james brown sings. I feel good, nanana, I knew that I would now lol[/quote']

Old hippie girl where are you from. Lol. I'm from florence, sc and you also sound like a country like me. I'm finally on the maintanence diet and I'm scared to eat because of dumping. Lol

[sciteacher53 11]

Today is my first day back at work. As the day goes on, I am starting to get really tired and my belly is getting sore. I hope things are better tomorrow!!

[Nicole K 352]

Today is my first day back at work. As the day goes on' date=' I am starting to get really tired and my belly is getting sore. I hope things are better tomorrow!![/quote']

Try to get to bed early tonight. I went back to work last Monday. I drive a school bus and the bumps are nuts. I do have time to rest in between morning mid and afternoon runs but my back hurts and I get to bed early. Hope it gets better for you.

DOS 12/17/12

[kimmyk 20]

Gen I am constantly thinking about you. Keep positive! Hugs

[OleHippieGal 275]

Old hippie girl where are you from. Lol. I'm from florence' date=' sc and you also sound like a country like me. I'm finally on the maintanence diet and I'm scared to eat because of dumping. Lol[/quote']

Born and raised till i was 24 in dallas texas. Then lived another 20 years in Meridian Mississippi.

I am all about soul food lol

[msixkiller 96]

I am just in amazement of the progress all mfp friends are making. Congrats and keep up the good work.

[one4ozzie 434]

My Dr and Nut said to watch carbs too. Protein and liquids. At this point they aren't worried about calories cuz only get in 400s. Which is the norm at this stage. But caloric intake will come into play eventually.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

[ready2smile 138]

Purée stage foods' date=' scrambled eggs, tuna, egg, and chicken salad, Wendy's chili, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, refried Beans, hummus! I add melted cheese to chili and refried Beans. Also melted cheese on scrambled eggs. Light mayo with tuna or egg salads. Also imitation crabmeat you can eat too. Cream of wheat!

DOS 12/17/12[/quote']

This is a great list! I'm exactly a week out but still on liquids for another week. Doing my best to get creative at this stage, and really looking forward to the next one, lol.

[Sheddingtummy 14]

Today is my first day back at work. As the day goes on' date=' I am starting to get really tired and my belly is getting sore. I hope things are better tomorrow!![/quote']

I am with you! Today was also my first day back (I am a Child Protective Services Worker for the State of Michigan) and it was sure busy being back in the groove! I am feeling wiped tonight but felt fine throughout the day. My only issue today was that I forgot to eat! It is so crazy how the hunger and urge to eat at certain times through the day has disappeared! I also need to focus on maintaining fluids better while working and not leaving behind the Water bottle when I am out and about! Good luck and hopefully the soreness will reduce every day!