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I am so upset that I have gained so much weight back! I never would have taken Ambilify if I would have known it would cause me to gain so much weight. I wonder if there is something else going on inside of me. I can eat more food and after I eat anything solid the area under my ribs...center to right gets hard and distended.

I have an appointment at Senergy Monday to  discuss options for a revision. I hope they can give me some suggestions and schedule tests to see if my pouch or stoma is stretched out.

I am down to 206 lbs. I was hoping to be under 200 by September but I guess I'll have to settle being under 200 in September!

I went to Dr. Potempa's today. She said I look wonderful, not only my weight loss but my smile! My blood work looks great! My bad cholesterol is 69! My blood pressure was 108/76. She was worried about it being too low! My protein, B12, vit D, etc...all is great. My iron is low but still within the normal range. I guess I'll have to eat more iron rich foods!

I  had a "me" day today. I went to the local swim park and laid in the sun and read all afternoon. I wanted to soak up the sun while it is here! I go back to the classroom on Tuesday....summer will be over.

I bought a couple of new pairs of pants, I can take off the old ones without unbuttoning them! I bought a size 14! They are a little tight in the waist but fit nicely everywhere else.

I still need to work on getting my fluids in but I am doing well with my vitamins and proteins. I am going to try and work out at the gym 3 days and in the pool at least 3 days. I want to optimize my wight loss as much as possible.

I still can't really see the difference in the mirror, but I can by the way my clothes fit. Other people can notice the loss though and it's nice to get complimented. I even got hit on while we were at the fair on Saturday!  

I still have to force myself to eat..but I love my RNY!

I'm a month and 4 days post op and overall I feel pretty well. I do still get tired easily but I know that will get better as time goes by. There's a reason that they will pay me disability for 6 weeks!

I am now 218 pounds and I've lost 2" all around! Not too shabby. 

I am trying to be more active. I have been walking and now I am going to start to water aerobics. I have my second followup appointment on August 8th. I am expecting to get the OK to start going to the gym. I need to use my exercise band more.

I haven't found any protein I can drink straight yet. Unflavored works pretty well mixed in to foods. I haven't had too much trouble getting my protein in from real food though. I need to drink more fluids though, I'm having trouble getting 64 oz. That could be affecting my weight loss, plus I do not want to get a kidney stone...OUCH!

It is nice to feel the difference in the way my clothes fit. I can now fit in to shorts I have not worn for 2 years!

I still am so happy that I decided to get WLS. I have no regrets!

Well, I got on the scale this morning and I was down 1 pound. Then I got on later in the day after I finally got in the bath and I had dropped 2 more! I am now at 220 lbs. I haven't been at this weight since February of 2006. That is what I weighed after I had colon resection surgery for ulcerated diverticulitis.

I am really tired today. I think I overdid it yesterday at Darien Lake, although I didn't think I did. Went in the wave pool a couple of times, walked around while girls went o the rides, laid in the sun....
 
I woke up today at noon, tried to eat a scrambled egg with cheese...only got down about half of it. Took my vitamin....sipped some water. Ate a piece of beef jerky, that seemed to go ok. Took another vitamin...sipped some more water. Ate a container of vanilla low fat Actvia yogurt, pouch liked that! Took another vitamin. Now it is dinner time and dh is grilling chicken. I will try that when it is finished. I just have no energy... 

I know I shouldn't be discouraged about the lack of energy. I am not that far out from major surgery but it is still hard to get my mind around it. I just have to remember the positives...there are many! I know tomorrow will be a better day.

 I have been just wearing comfy stretch type clothing since surgery. I know I have seen the scale move down but really don't see or feel any different. Well...yesterday I went to the support meeting and decided to wear a pair of jeans since the weather has been unseasonably chilly here in WNY. I could not believe how loose my sized 18 jeans are!!!!  I can almost take them off with out unbuttoning them....YEAH ME! These are the same jeans that were getting so tight I didn't want to wear them any more!

I have been having trouble wanting to eat and drink the past  2 days. I just haven't been hungry and when I eat or drink I feel full right away.   I was doing so well getting fluids and proteins in. At least my vitamins are going down great and I did drink a shake with 34 g of protein. I also ate a couple of small meatballs with fage on them. I've only got 16 oz of fluids down so far though although I have my bottle right by me and I am sipping! Maybe I'll have a sf creamcicle, they always go down pretty well.

We went off to Olcott Beach for the beginning of the Pirate Festival tonight. It was fun to go with my husband, our 3 daughters, 3 year old granddaughter, 2 week old grandson and daughter's boyfriend. I did miss my 8 year old grandson Shane but he is off to Florida to spend a month and 1/2 with his Daddy. This was my first real outing since surgery and I actually had a great time and my stomach only hurts a bit.

I was a bit nervous to see how I would be around all the delicious carnival/festival food. I am happy to say I didn't have a problem. The only thing that tempted me a little were some BBQ baby back ribs and wine tasting! I didn't want to spend the $10.00 for the ribs and I was too scared to try wine so soon! I was satisfied with my bottle of water!

Right now I seem to be losing a pound a day. I know that won't continue but I am certainly enjoying it for as long as it lasts! Both my older daughters told me that they see I have lost weight. I really don't although I see the scale going down. I will be taking measurements on Monday...I plan to measure every two weeks. I was going to only weigh once a week but I can't seem to walk by the scale each morning without stepping on it!

I am now eating soft foods...so far so good. I will try meat on Monday as per Mark's suggestion. I bought some unflavored protein powder to mix in foods that don't naturally have a high protein content. It was OK in mashed potatoes.I tried it in my nightly milkshake instead of my usual double strength milk and I couldn't drink more than a couple sips without feeling queasy.  I went back to my usual recipe tonight which has 37 grams of protein anyway. It was as yummy as usual...I love sf butter rum syurp!



I have not having trouble with my vitamins but I need to figure out a way to insure that I am getting enough water. Overall I am very happy I decided to have the surgery and I can't wait for me to actually see the weight loss!

Well it has been 5 days since surgery and I am doing well.  I am feeling pretty great except for a little bit of incision pain. My drain outlet has scabbed over and there was no blood on the dressing this morning. I have been sleeping on the couch and sitting up on my big comfy chair! 

I was going to try to go to my brother's house for the festivities but I wasn't sure I was up for the hour and 15 minute trip there in the car. I miss seeing the grand kids for the 4th. It is also my oldest daughter's birthday, she turned 31! So My hubby and I spent a quiet day at home.

All the full liquids that I tolerated pre-op are now being tolerated post-op. I can't wait until I can start pureed and soft foods! I am so tried of carnation instant breakfast, low fat yogurt and cream of wheat! I have blood work on Monday and a doctor's appointment on Thursday, maybe he'll give me early clearance?

This is the first 4th of July that I haven't seen fireworks but I really didn't feel like fighting the crowds. I can hear the Royalton Park show as I write this. 

I hope everyone else is doing well. Thanks to everyone in the armed forces who fight to keep us safe and free!

Happy Birthday USA!  

 

I can't believe there are only 4 more days until surgery! I have lost 12 pounds on the liver reduction diet. It has been tough some days, especially when James was born 6 weeks early. I so wanted to eat to comfort the stress! I was good though. Although I did eat a piece of chicken and a lamb patty. Hopefully it won't hurt the reduction process.

Well...I'm all set for surgery on June 29th! 

I am excited but a little nervous. I know I am doing the right thing...I am so tired of beng fat and tired.

My exercise and nutrition appointment is June 11th. I need to go on a liver reduction diet beginning June 15th.   My appointment for surgery clearance is June 23rd at 7:00 in the morning (too early)!

I have been looking on the Internet for what a liver reduction diet actually is but it seems like each doctor requires something different.

I'm sure it will be here in no time. Time always goes quickly the last 2 months of school!

Well, I finally get to meet Dr.Carauna tomorrow at 1:30! I hope by tomorrow at this time I'll be one step closer to surgery.

My daughter, Lindsay, who is due on July 23rd just closed on her new home today. It is a beautiful old Victorian. It is a fine house for her and her significant other, James to begin their lives together. I am hoping that I will be able to have surgery the last week of June so I will be healed enough to help with my new Grandson! Only time will tell!

I'll know more after I talk to the doctor tomorrow.