Heather L.

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Cinna G. 23 years, 10 months ago

Happy ONE Year Anniversary to You. I hope that this post finds you healthier and happier than ever. Plese drop by and update your profile from time to time so that others can share in your wls experiences. You never know who you might inspire, Have a great day.

Heather L. 24 years, 9 months ago

Hi All... well I had my 2 week post op on Tuesday - down 15 lbs!!! That seems just amazing to me! I really felt like I wasn't going to loose anything... and even now I still feel like it won't happen... that I'll be the one person who this doesn't really work for, but I do know that it's just my emotions talking! I have been in a bit of a slump since I went to the doctor's. I know its normal to be a bit depressed and wonder if this was really the right decision for me, but I was doing so good - I didn't think I would get it. I've spent the last 3 days in a bit of a slump - I know its because of this and that there's really nothing to worry about, but I just wonder how long it will last and hope that it won't be long! I think part of it is that I'm not in my "home" environment. But what could be better than staying on a lake in the middle of the summer??? The sun - the breeze - but just not my home. My cats love it up here, so do I. I just miss the familiarity and the comfort. You'd think I'd be better with people up here - mom to take care of me, brother is coming to see me in less than a week - rather than in an apartment by myself. I don't know - guess its just the depression talking. I do know it will get better:)

Heather L. 24 years, 9 months ago

Hi all, I am now 11 days out. I really didn't think I would be doing this well this soon... I can pretty much get around normally, its still a tiny bit hard for me to get up from places, but I can with minimal arm help. I am also walking at least a 1/2 hour a day - granted its nowhere near how I used to be able to walk, but it's great! The day before yesterday I did sorta freak out - wondered why in the heck I did this to myself, but after talking to the wonderful people on here I felt much better. I can't wait until I am able to eat real things rather than liquids, but then again, its only for a short time, I can live through it. I am at my mom's cottage, where there is no scale, so I will have to wait until my 2 week post-op to see what I lost... Thanks to everyone who has been such a support...

Heather L. 24 years, 10 months ago

Well, its 5:30 in the morning 5 days post op. The hardest thing I'm encountering now is where the heck to sleep. Both nights that I have been home I've tried initially to sleep in my bed (mind you this is not MY bed, but the one that is set up for me in my mother's house and probably isnt the best bed). Then the first night I moved to the extremely old Lazy Boy - which made my whole body numb - then I moved back to the couch in the living room. This has given me the best sleep yet. Last night I moved there about 12:30 and actually slept until about 2 where I took a half of vicodin and fell back asleep until now (I'm taking more vicodin). My mom wants to head up north, but I am afraid to because I have found one place that I can actually get some sleep and am unsure if the beds and couches up there will be comfortable enough for me. My pain is fairly tolerable as long as I keep up with the meds. It seems to take me a very long time to take the meds. They told me to wait 5 minutes inbetween halves or quarters. I'm a bit scared to take a half a pill at a time, so I quarter them - takes me about a half hour to take them all because I don't watch the time for 5 minutes to be up. And if I have to take any other meds at the same time, I'm taking pills for an hour... lol... I'm ready to start the full liquids now!!! Jello, popsicles, broth, and 50% juice/50% water is just not doing it for me! Tuesday I can add milk and other "Full Liquids". I think that will give me more variety, but I'm sure after two weeks, that I will be tried of that too!!! One of the pre-op nurses said that she ate Taco Bell's Pintos and Cheese during the pureed food stage - oh, I cant wait for that!!! And TV is crazy - you never realized how much they show food during commercials - even if it isnt a food commercial!!! LOL Well, I should get going - Thank you to everyone who has been such a support!

cow_angel62 24 years, 10 months ago

Heather- I'm glad to hear everything is okay. I am still waiting for my surgery. I had some complication so now I'm rescheduled for Monday. You can read about it in my profile if you want. So this is why I never tried to look you up while I was there yesterday. You were probably already home anyways. I hope you feel better more each date and keep me posted on your progress.

Tami B. 24 years, 10 months ago

Hi, I am so glad that all went well for you. Hope you are up and feeling great in no time. I can not wait till I get to join you on the other side. Keep smiling, you made it!!

Heather L. 24 years, 10 months ago

I'm 4 days out now... at home with my mom. She is taking good care of me. I have cravings to eat normal food, but nothing too bad yet. I'm still hurting, but doing okay. I can't wait until I sleep through the night. Other than that I'm walking a 1/2 hour a day and just trying to take care of myself... will write more later when I'm more with it.

Maria C. 24 years, 10 months ago

Heather! Hey there You are on the other side now! I hope it is everything you expected! I can't wait to cross over as you just did! Maria

Heidi H. 24 years, 10 months ago

Hi Heather! I wish you the very best as you cross over and begin your new life tomorrow! You are in my thoughts and prayers! Can't wait to join you on the "other side" ~Heidi

glenda B. 24 years, 10 months ago

heather my prayers are with you for a safe surg tom. i will be 4 wks pot opt on friday and im soo happy i had the surgery. im doing GREAT! advie walk walk walk as much as you can and as soon as they will let you. My God and all his angels be by your side Glenda berry