Jacqueline D.
Follow-up
Feb 27, 2012
I had my first follow-up appointment with Dr. Bacal yesterday. He said I'm doing great and healing very well. I graduated to a full liquid diet. Yay!!! I never thought that I would be excited about drinking protein shakes again! LOL I'm feeling great! I'm starting my vitamins today and planning on getting on the treadmill.
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Day 5 Post-op
Feb 25, 2012
I'm feeling pretty good! The swelling in my belly finally feels like it is going down. Despite feeling good, I've felt very bloated. Haven't weighed myself since right after I got home from the hospital on Thursday afternoon, until this morning. I had put on about 5-6 pounds of water weight during surgery, so I was greatly relieved to see that the numbers on the scale are moving down again! I have my first follow-up appointment with my surgeon tomorrow afternoon. Hopefully, he's going to increase my diet from clear liquids to full liquids. I'm not hungry, but I'm sure looking forward to something other than water or clear liquid protein!
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Having a hard day....
Feb 07, 2012
It's not just today. The last couple of days have been hard. I'm not physically hungry, but I'm mentally hungry. I don't feel like doing anything right now. And, I'm not pleasant to be around. I just want to sleep until my surgery. I hope this doesn't last long....
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Still Excited, But Nervous About Today....
Feb 04, 2012
Today is the last day of my first week on the pre-op diet....2 more weeks to go. I'm still excited about my upcoming surgery, and I'm still excited about my progress. I haven't really lost as much weight this week as I expected to, but I sound foolish to complain. I've lost 19 pounds since the 16th of January. I started exercising this past week. I walked on the treadmill 4 times this week, increasing my speed and distance each time. Yesterday I walked 1.5 miles in 30 minutes....still not a marathon, but progress.
I'm nervous about today. I've always celebrated the SuperBowl with a junk food frenzy, so this year is going to be a challenge. I'm going to have a house full of people chowing down on chicken wings, chips and dip, and other snacky things. It makes me not look forward to protein powder, unsweetened applesauce, and broth.....
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I'm nervous about today. I've always celebrated the SuperBowl with a junk food frenzy, so this year is going to be a challenge. I'm going to have a house full of people chowing down on chicken wings, chips and dip, and other snacky things. It makes me not look forward to protein powder, unsweetened applesauce, and broth.....
Pre-surgery diet
Jan 30, 2012
Today was my first day on the "official" pre-op diet. I've already lost the assigned amount of weight that my surgeon had given me. I'm anxious to see how much weight I actually lose in the next 3 weeks before my surgery date of 2/21. I got on the treadmill for the first time today in probably at least 6 months. I walked for 3/4 of a mile.....not a marathon, but a start. I'm still excited and nervous at the same time. I'm angry at myself for allowing myself to get into this position in the first place. But, I'm also excited at the progress and changes that I've already made. I've got a long road in front of me, but I have a wonderful husband that is being so supportive right now.
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Surgery scheduled!!
Jan 25, 2012
Yay!! I had my first pre-surgical appointment last week and got my surgery date the same day.....wasn't expecting that. But, I'm really excited and nervous at the same time. Surgery is scheduled for February 21st!!! It's been a long week. I made some fairly major dietary changes in my mind. I've cut way back on my food intake, increasing the protein content, decreasing the sugar and fat content. I've also cut out caffeine. That was HUGE!! Only suffered 1 day though. I can thank the Lord for that! Praise Jesus!!
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On my way....
Dec 16, 2011
So excited!! My insurance required year of physician monitored weight loss attempts is over!! I've finally been able to make my first pre-surgery appointment!!
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