Two months out - What I've learned

February 8, 20179 yr

I was sleeved two months ago today, December 7, 2016. I feel absolutely AMAZING!! I have more energy than i've had in years. Taking my kids (I have 11 kids, 6 who have disabilities) to Special Olympics basketball practice and being able to run up and down the court with the has been awesome. And I'm not even out of breath, or sore, or feeling awkward! My weight loss has really slowed down a lot. 10 lbs the last month, so I'm hoping I continue 10 lbs the next two months so I can reach my goal. But I'm also a realist and know as the weather is turning here in Minnesota, it is also time for me to ramp up my activity level to reach that goal.

You know, getting ready for this surgery, we call came here to read about what to expect; we inform ourselves. We take in as much as we can mentally digest. I can honestly say between my doctors and this site, I feel I was well prepared. I don't think I've had any real surprises, but that doesn't mean its all been super pleasant, Learning how to eat again is not really very pleasant! LOL So here are some things i have learned along the way.

1) If I am eating something that I am enjoying, then take another bite and have this feeling of, "This doesn't taste as good anymore." or "I don't think I want this now." Stop right there!! SPIT IT OUT!!! Self, if I swallow that bite I am in for trouble. My body just warned me, I had better listen!

2) keep an empty styrofoam cup ( preferably with a cover) in the car at all times, cuz guess what? Lunch may suddenly decide to make a return trip and you'll want that cup handy to catch it.

3) Tell your doctor EVERYTHING. "I have diarrhea after I eat X", or "I found out if I do x I will vomit."

4) Sometimes all the chewing in the world isn't going to solve the swallowing problem. Sometimes you need medical intervention. Sometimes you need to have your esophagus stretched out. (thank you hiatal hernia repair)

5) pooping is now a very odd thing.

6) The numbers on the scale are different now. Be satisfied with what you see today. I have discovered I have this odd habit. (probably some of you do too.) For example, i was recently stalled at 185. Days and days and...10 days, two weeks, THREE WEEKS "Just let me see 184 for cripes sake!" When I finally hit 184 I barely gave it a second glance because I already had my sights on 180. When 180 finally rolled around i didn't give it the attention it needed, instead letting my brain slide to 179 and breaking that 180 barrier.

7) DO NOT eat while talking on the phone. BAD idea. I never remember to keep track of how much I'm eating or how well I'm chewing. The next thing I know I have my head in the toilet, paying for that mistake.

8) Don't drink water after eating while talking on the phone. See #7

9) If I'm eating and I think, "hmm Have I had enough or should I have one more bite." DON'T DO IT! Its a trap created by your body to get you throwing up and MISERABLE!

10) Love myself. Every day looking in the mirror and love what I see. Put up "before" pictures so I can remind myself what I looked like before. Put up side by side before/after pictures so I can easily see the difference.

Edited February 8, 20179 yr by seeingme

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