Madi-sMom
Two weeks and 2 days post- op.....
May 10, 2007
I had surgery on April 24, 2007. The first 5 dyas were pretty rough but after that everyday I felt better and better- until yesterday... I went back to work yesterday and for the first 3-4 hours I felt great, now I'm exhausted!!!! I'm a nurse on a very busy Endoscopy unit and I can tell you that the 500-600 calories a day I've been consuming is NOT enough to substain you through a work day. One of the problems I'm having now is that I'M HUNGRY!!!!! All the swelling is gone and every thing I eat falls straight down. I will get my first fill in 4 weeks on June 6th. I can not wait until that day!!! I wonder now how I will get though this, but I know this is the hardest part of the lab band. I have to admit, I feel pretty down in the dumps, I want to eat!!!! It is very difficult to eat soft/mushed food when you know you could eat something more substancial- like pizza or a hotdog since my stomach has no restriction. I did call the doctors office today and spoke with the nurse and the dietician. The dietician told me to eat more food and less of the liqiud protein. She said to concentrate on food with protein ie- eggs, chicken salad, tuna first. So tomorrow is another day- of work, hope to be able to get through an 8 hour shift.
I have to say that everyone in my life has been very supportive os me through this process! There is one person at work who of course is beautiful, thin,but not very smart when it comes to people's feelings or struggles. I know she doesn't mean to hurt but she never really thinks before she speaks. To all of you out there who has someone like this in your life- FORGET them, do NOT listen- they have their own struggles and must make yours there's. Keep trudging on and ask for help if you need it!! We CAN do this!!!
I have to say that everyone in my life has been very supportive os me through this process! There is one person at work who of course is beautiful, thin,but not very smart when it comes to people's feelings or struggles. I know she doesn't mean to hurt but she never really thinks before she speaks. To all of you out there who has someone like this in your life- FORGET them, do NOT listen- they have their own struggles and must make yours there's. Keep trudging on and ask for help if you need it!! We CAN do this!!!
about me...
Apr 23, 2007
Hi everyone! Today is one day before surgery and I'm scared sh--less.
I have been very confident up until today, now I'm getting cold feet. I know I will go through with the surgery, it is just something I'm sure everyone goes through.
I am 42 years old and i have been struggling with my weight since I was 18 years old (120lbs). No I wasn't overweight at that age- just thought I was. Since then, I have been on every diet known to man and of course all I did was gain weight. I was able to keep my weight at a pretty reasonable weight until I was 29 and quit smoking- yes I gained 40 lbs pretty quickly (180 + ) and it just kept going up and up. I have a precious 7 year old daughter- Madison who asks me daily to loose weight. She worries all the time that something will happen to me or her dad- who is also overweight. Of course neither my husband or myself were realy considered "overweight when we started dating- but I always knew the way to a man's heart is through his stomach and I liked to cook!! My husband always says loosing weight is "mind over matter" and "he can loose it anytime". Hey honey!!! IT'S TIME!!!!!!!
So tomorrow I go to BandLand and stays in neverland.... I'm hoping he will be encouraged to join me. He has been VERY supportive of my journey and I could not do this without him- I love you Jackie!!
Please widh me luck!!! I am very afraid of failing again....
Todays weight 216 lbs. BMI- 39.59
I have been very confident up until today, now I'm getting cold feet. I know I will go through with the surgery, it is just something I'm sure everyone goes through.
I am 42 years old and i have been struggling with my weight since I was 18 years old (120lbs). No I wasn't overweight at that age- just thought I was. Since then, I have been on every diet known to man and of course all I did was gain weight. I was able to keep my weight at a pretty reasonable weight until I was 29 and quit smoking- yes I gained 40 lbs pretty quickly (180 + ) and it just kept going up and up. I have a precious 7 year old daughter- Madison who asks me daily to loose weight. She worries all the time that something will happen to me or her dad- who is also overweight. Of course neither my husband or myself were realy considered "overweight when we started dating- but I always knew the way to a man's heart is through his stomach and I liked to cook!! My husband always says loosing weight is "mind over matter" and "he can loose it anytime". Hey honey!!! IT'S TIME!!!!!!!
So tomorrow I go to BandLand and stays in neverland.... I'm hoping he will be encouraged to join me. He has been VERY supportive of my journey and I could not do this without him- I love you Jackie!!
Please widh me luck!!! I am very afraid of failing again....
Todays weight 216 lbs. BMI- 39.59
