msrare1
It's been awhile!
Jun 01, 2010
Well its been quite some time since my last post. I must say that this journey has been bittersweet. I cant say that anything would have prepared me for this moment and space in time. I am so greatful for having WLS it has given me a new chance at life. To date I have lost 110 pounds. But I have been at a stall for almost 3 months. One good thing is that I have not gained any wieght but I have not lost any either ;-(.
Since WLS I have been experiencing muscle spasms in my upper back. The doctors cant say for sure why or how long they will last. They go back and forth on if they are related to the weight loss but the one thing I am happy about is that they can't say what they used to say before surgery, "It will be resolved with weight loss" I am not sure if I want to loss anymore. I ideally would like to lose another 50 pounds but with the severity of the muscle spasms I would be happy right where I am if I can just get my back back in line. I never had back problems before so this is new to me. I'm on muscle relaxers and pain meds all day. But on the bright side I HAVE LOST 110 POUNDS!!!! I'm excited about life!!!
I will post pics shortly!!
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Since WLS I have been experiencing muscle spasms in my upper back. The doctors cant say for sure why or how long they will last. They go back and forth on if they are related to the weight loss but the one thing I am happy about is that they can't say what they used to say before surgery, "It will be resolved with weight loss" I am not sure if I want to loss anymore. I ideally would like to lose another 50 pounds but with the severity of the muscle spasms I would be happy right where I am if I can just get my back back in line. I never had back problems before so this is new to me. I'm on muscle relaxers and pain meds all day. But on the bright side I HAVE LOST 110 POUNDS!!!! I'm excited about life!!!
I will post pics shortly!!
Doing Okay
Dec 07, 2009
It been a little while since I posted. Life is getting back to normal. I am in the gym frequently and tying not to weigh myself too often. I actually enjoy the gym and my trainer. I am now 52lbs. This is exciting because it doesn't feel like a diet, per my nuts I can eat petty much anything but protein first. Went to holiday party and I enjoyed the attention so that still is new but just hoping to be healthier. Until next time.
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Feeling Pretty Good!
Nov 03, 2009
I am feeling pretty good thee days did a little shopping over the weekend and guess what.... I was able to get into an 18/20. Pre-op I was in a 26/28 and some 24. That was my first wow moment because I really could see it myself. After the shopping experience that give me the confidence to go to my first Halloween party and dress up. I have never felt comfortable enough to do that in my adult life. I never wanted to be that silly looking fat girl but I went and my cousin and I were twin bunnies. AND I WAS TOO CUTE!!! I have started working with my personal trainer so I hope to see good results in the next month. I will be working with her twice a week. I go back to work on Tuesday so that should be interesting. On the eating, I'm doing okay. My pouch gets a little grumpy at time and doesn't want to take the liquids but I push through it. Well I am off to the gym... ttyl
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Confused!
Oct 28, 2009
I am one month out yesterday and I think I am losing okay 35 lbs since surgery but I am so confused. I started at the gym last week and I am going 4-5 a week. I have gotten up to 45 minutes on treadmills at 2.5 miles speed. But I am confused on what I should be eating and drinking. I am on soft foods and meats as I tolerated them. I love love love Vitamin water but some are saying they are bad because they have 13g of sugar. Problem is regular bottled water hurts going down and crystal light and other artificial sweeteners are too sweet. Some say get the liquids and protein and don't worry about calories others say no. I am so confused because if I drink the vitamin water I can get the 64 oz in but with out it I struggle. I am getting 75 grams of protein in with no problem. Any suggestions.
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Progress
Oct 14, 2009
Things are progressing well, only this week my pouch is not liking meat of any kind! No fish, chicken or tuna. I have tried to puree it but I still dump on it. The only thing that is going down successfully is watermelon. I am alittle nervous about it because of the sugar in it but its watermelon or nothing at all so.... Watermelon it is. I am getting the protein shake in and the water but only food is watermelon. I will keep trying to get others in. . Also no change in weight but the inches are falling off!
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Oh Joy!
Oct 07, 2009
I just left my first doctors appointment and they weighed me and guess what.... I lost 19 pounds! This makes it all so worth it. They also cleared me to begin the soft diet and the exxercise program that I requested. I am off to a running start!!!!!
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But Joy Comes in the Morning!!
Oct 04, 2009
So last night was not a good night. I had my first bout of dumping and dumping won I was in the worst pain imaginable. I believe that it was the juice. I had some Juicy Juice and a visitor brought me some low calorie Gatorade. I have been sick since 11 pm last night. At 2:30 am I thought everything was okay but then it came back not as bad as the first but I felt awful. Well OH joy comes in the morning so its morning and I am looking for my joy. I am going back to the basics today, but to sipping water every hour on the hour and build back up to the purees. Any suggestions??? Should I take any pain meds since now I am sore???
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4 Days out!!
Oct 02, 2009
Today is interesting, I am still battling with this blotted gas. And to add to it that runs have began. All in all I can't complain just a little uncomfortable. On the positive side I am able to get more fluids in then we a first came home so that's a plus. Any advice on this blotted feeling?
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I MADE IT!!!
Sep 30, 2009
Hi Guys,
So I made home today from an ineventful surgery. The surgereons finished in less time then they expected. The said it was a typical text book case (whatever that means.) I am at home recoverying with minimal pain. I do not have the desire to eat the only thing that I notice is that I have this blotted feeling but I put the heating pad on it and that too is going away. So far so good!!!
Elexa
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So I made home today from an ineventful surgery. The surgereons finished in less time then they expected. The said it was a typical text book case (whatever that means.) I am at home recoverying with minimal pain. I do not have the desire to eat the only thing that I notice is that I have this blotted feeling but I put the heating pad on it and that too is going away. So far so good!!!
Elexa
So excited!!
Sep 25, 2009
I am less than 72 hours away. Scheduled to be the 1st case Monday morning. This has been a crazy journey and almost surreal. From the ups and downs the good and the bad I am glad this will soon be the start of a brand new life!!!!
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About Me
Chicago, IL
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47.2
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Surgery
09/28/2009
Surgery Date
Surgeon
Aug 25, 2009
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