muddyduck
Trade one pain for another!!
Jan 31, 2010
Well, I thought things were looking up since I haven't had to take any more gasx and the chest pain only pops up in the morning when I sit up for some reason (but doesn't last long).
Don't you know it, now I have a cold!!! I am probably due for one since they are about 3-4yrs apart. I guess working in a hospital gives me a pretty good imune system!!! So now starts the sore throat, the runny nose, and achy ears. Good thing I'm still off work and can rest up. I also woke up with a huge back ache. Had to pee around 4am and tried to stand up only to have to sit right back down again. I really thought I would have to crawl!!! Never felt pain that bad in my lower back. I don't remember twisting it or anything, but I must have slept wrong somewhere along the line. It was still bad when I woke up later, but some heat and moving about has helped. I wanted to take a painkiller, but the ones I have are huge and I was worried it would get stuck.
I managed to take puppy to indoor play this afternoon. It's way to fridgid for even a short walk, he doesn't like the cold. He did ok considering we haven't been there in a while. He's very shy and timid, but lasted an hour before he got really clingy. Then grabbed some more soup, yogurt and cold medidine on the way home. I'm not a fan of liquid cold remedy, but I'm too afraid to take any large pills. The soup felt warm and cozy and now I'm ready for another nap. Good thing puppy is too.
Boo...no hockey yet.
Jan 29, 2010
I spoke to one of the nurses from the surgical clinic about playing and if it would be harmful to my healing. Unfortunately she thought it was a bad idea this early. Infact she said up to 4 wks off! Not sure that I can stay off the ice that long, but I will hold off for now. I understand her reasonings, and one of them (that I hadn't thought of) was due to the amount of bacteria just on the equipment alone. Despite my incisions being pretty much closed over, there is still a risk of them getting infected and I agree that wouldn't be too good right now. A little dissapointing, but understandable. I haven't had much exersize yet as it has been extremely cold outside, so I've been itching to get moving.
I have been feeling more hungry today than before. Still keeping to the purees for now, but I'm worried that the weeks to come will be hard to keep the weight down. I'm going to try and not focus on the scale and just look at healthier eating options. Luckily, most of the foods I have been craving lately (after weeks of shakes and liquids) have been the healthier options like salad, and chicken. Although the other day it was a hot dog??? I know breads are going to be the real barrier with me. I have managed to go cold turkey off the pop and I plan on not even going there. But the breads are a real love for me.
I ordered a product called "Laptop Lunches" which is a simple plasctic lunchbox with small inner containers for your meals. I am looking forward to using it as a tool to keep my portions down and spice things up with different varieties of foods. Google it, it's pretty neat. Developed for kids to help with healthier, litter free lunches.
Looking to increase my level of exercise in the next few days, as well as my liquid intake. I'm used to drinking with my meals but I'm managing to remember to wait until 30min after. But I still need to get much more in.
Cheers.
Ooohhh the PAIN!!!
Jan 27, 2010
The incisions are getting itchy as I'm getting sensitive skin from the steristrips. Some have even caused blisters and I've had to remove them.
Hard to get my fluid in, but I'm working on it. I'm enjoying the next stage of pureed foods. Today I dined on pureed chili with sour cream!!! Yumm. I can't stand the protein shakes anymore cause I can't chug them down, so I'll have to get creative and get the protein in somehow.
Hopefully tomorrow will be better than today pain wise.
Mmmm, post op soup!!
Jan 23, 2010
Surgery was 3 days ago and I'm feelin great! Well, apart from the stabbing gas pains in my chest that come and go throughout the day. LOL. I only feel slight muscle cramps at the incision sites and I have been walking and sipping. GasX is my best freind right now. Not taking much painkillers as I can't take Morphine/Codeine, and the Demerol is just nasty bitter cause I have to crush it! 
I am managing to sleep on my tummy (my normal position) cause the gas is too uncomfortable on my back.
Just enjoying some tomato soup right now. I'm not liking the pre-op shakes at the moment. It seems only hot/warm foods are comforting. But I am managing to put in some protein powder into the soup and tea. I'm not one to like soup and jello, but it will have to do for a few more days.
Pre-op predicament...
Jan 10, 2010
(stomach cramps, bloating, gas, and diarhea). I am able to have something like a yogurt with some in it and no issues, and I wasn't sure how much was in the product, so I thought I wouls give it a try. After all I had already paid for it and had it shipped. Well...No Meditrim for me anymore!!! I was worried this would happen. Thank goodness I still had friday to call the NUT and explain. Another product (most on this site speak of) Optifast, is sweetened with aspertame. Only problem is I would have to wait for a new order to come in the mail. Luckily I got an order in for monday or tuesday, and they have agreed to refund me for the unopened boxes of Meditrim that I return
. So, until the new stuff arrives I am stuck with Slim Fast, and it is sicky sweet and a little chalky. I do add extra protein powder to it so it is closer to the others, and I'm surviving. I knew this wasn't going to be easy, but this isn't what I had in mind. Although getting to the ketosis stage with little hunger pains was faster and easier as I couldn't take most of the first formula.
I have also been looking ahead for some healthy recipes to try for when the band has healed. Unfortunately, a lot of the low carb, low sugar ones are made with Splenda. There was another product called Whey Less, but it's only available online and with the shipping to Canada it would cost three times more. Argghhhh!!! I am proud to be Canadian, but sometimes if feels like everything has to be shipped from the US.
So, I will have to just live with low fat options and use real sugar in recipes. Even still, it will be healthier than not changing any eating habbits.
Hmm, I didn't realize I was going to write such a long post. I guess part of it is to keep my hands and mind busy and to not think about food. My poor puppy is wondering why there are no table scraps for him!!!
A new beginning...
Dec 29, 2009
I am so glad I found this site. I'm enjoying reading the posts, getting information and following people's stories through their own WLS journeys.
Like many others on here, I was overweight throughout most of my life. I was able to lose a few times, but it all came back and more. I'm 33yrs old and I'm tired of being 'fat'. I enjoy being active and playing sports. My favorite thing is to play hockey, but that is getting increasingly hard as the weight interferes. I am also starting to have some health problems due to the weight, as well as depression.
I don't want to be the one who says "I wish I did this years ago" and I want to enjoy my life as much as I can. So my decision to have the Lap Band is a step towards a new beginning. I want to be a happier and healthier me!!!
My surgery is scheduled for Jan 20th and I can't wait!! Although I am a little apprehensive and nervous for the whole adventure. The banding itself is not a worry as I've had similar procedures (laproscopy), but just the fact that I want this to work and there's always that fear that it won't or that I will have complications with the band itself (I think I may have read a few too many posts from those who regret their banding). I am not looking forward to the food that I will have to leave behind (mostly pop and breads
) but I know deep down that it is something that will just have to go! The outcome will be much more rewarding than that one donut or can of coke. I never thought I would be so excited about something that costs soo much $$$, involves 2wks of low calorie shakes, followed by many more weeks of mushy food and determination. But I can't wait!!! I can't wait to fit into something without an X on the tag, to sit in a movie seat comfortably, to wear a bathing suit without feeling self-concious (or any article of clothing for that matter), to be able to play hockey without coughing up a lung or two, to have thighs that don't come into contact with each other at all times. The next time I gain weight, I want it to be because there is a baby growing inside my happy, healthy (and sexy) body!! LOL.
Thanks to everyone for allowing others to learn from and follow your own personal weight loss journeys. I know I will make many friends on here and hope that I can be an inspiration to even just one other in the future.
Thanks,
Katherine
