Is today day 1 or day 2? My surgery was the 6th so someone fill me in please.
My day started off fine. I made a carnation instant breakfast plus scoop of protein and sipped on it. It was pretty good. I tried my isopure protein drink and liked it. I was worried because a lot of people don't. Today I tried the apple melon one. Even my husband (Ray) liked it. I didn't finish it though. If anyone has any tips on getting liquids down I'd love to hear them. Do I just drink until it hurts and then back off after that and try it again? I don't want to hurt but these sips I'm taking aren't going to cut it. I'd like to finish this 10oz bottle of grape juice before falling asleep.
I rode with Ray to get Brady (5 yr old in pre-k) from school. Samantha (2yr old) had gotten a little too comfortable with my boo boos and wanted to crawl on me. I suggested he pick them up a pizza for dinner. It was nice not to care. I just don't feel like cooking yet.
Speaking of cooking, I want to tell you about the food that was brought to my house on the day of my surgery. I forgot to mention it in my previous post. My family had McDonalds. Then our nephew and his fiancé came to visit. He had Piggy Park (you can just imagine by the name, right?) and she brought Chinese, one of my favorites. Then they wanted to get ice cream from Dairy Queen. I know I can't care because people have to eat still even though I can't yet but it all just seemed crazy. It was more the principle of it though because I didn't even want any of it. Plus I said it was nice practice for when I go back to work and food is ordered or brought in. I have to learn to deal. But nephew and soon to be niece, I still love you bunches if you ever read this. :)
After we got home it just seemed like the kids went a little crazy. Or maybe I was just feeling worse. It just wasn't a good night. Ray took the kids and put them in my bed and they all went to sleep. I had to take an Operations Management test so I did that. I won't discuss the grade. I've been slacking this semester though and I took too many classes. Bad combo!
Then I had a little pity party because there was no one to take care of me after the test. I didn't feel like putting the laptop up, etc. so I just moved it to the side. I couldn't reach my cpap because it is behind the couch. I needed to take some pain medicine just in case it would make me happier. Ha. Empty my drain, potty, and get something to drink. So I had to do all of this while whining in my head. But it is all done (no cpap still) and I'm sitting in the recliner now and not falling asleep.
Tomorrow we'll go to Brady's nursery rhyme program at school and then head up to my first post op appointment. She said it will only take 5 minutes. That stinks since it is about a 2 hour drive one way!
Oh and I'm ready to take these compression socks off. They're hot! And the drain isn't great either. I think I get to shower tomorrow though so yay for that!
I sound like a negative Nancy in this post, don't I? Oops. I won't always be like that. The good thing is that I haven't been hungry! I hope that lasts!
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Pre op diet and Surgery Day!! 11-6-13
I never posted about my pre op diet. Oops. Day 1 was kind of rough. I snuck French fries and then made myself go to bed. Day 2 I was a little hungry but less. I didn't cheat at all.
Wednesday was surgery day. I freaked out a few times Tuesday. My dad emailed basically trying to talk me out of the surgery. He said I should be able to eat 1000-1200 cals and do it on my own. Yes, that would be great BUT.....I really felt like it was time for something drastic. A new tool.
I had to be at the surgery center at 9:30. It went fast. They did pregnancy test which was negative. YES! Ha! Then they put in IV and started it, put on compression socks, hair net, and gave me a shot of blood thinner in my stomach. I asked everyone I came in contact with if they liked the surgery and if I'd be miserable. Everyone was very encouraging.
I walked into OR at 10:02. Then I was in recovery. I was confused about the surgery already being over. I wanted to draw up my legs and take my cpap off. Finally I guess I went to sleep or just calmed down. Later they got me up to walk and I just chilled in recovery while eating ice chips and gas x. The nurses were really good about feeding me those strips. The nurse showed me how to empty my drain and measure it to write it down and how to use an incentive spirometer. I have to walk 10 min. every hour and use the spirometer every hour. The dr. also found a hernia while doing an EGD so he fixed it when he was in there. We left the office a little after 2.
The ride home was good. My sister and her fiancé let us rest a while before bringing the kids home. Then my parent came over and our nephew and his fiancé. Mama was awesome and did laundry and unloaded and loaded the dishwasher. Mama and sister gave the kids baths too. Super nice!
I have really been surprised at how decent I feel. My main complaint is the gas. I'm working on walking it off. Last night I didn't drink a lot I guess but I tried to sip a lot. Today I've been walking and working on liquids. I made a sugar free carnation instant breakfast and added unflavored protein to it. Not too bad. I'm still not sure how I'm supposed to drink. I don't want it to hurt me if I drink too much at once!
I also want to think everyone for all of the texts and emails! You know who you are!!
Wednesday was surgery day. I freaked out a few times Tuesday. My dad emailed basically trying to talk me out of the surgery. He said I should be able to eat 1000-1200 cals and do it on my own. Yes, that would be great BUT.....I really felt like it was time for something drastic. A new tool.
I had to be at the surgery center at 9:30. It went fast. They did pregnancy test which was negative. YES! Ha! Then they put in IV and started it, put on compression socks, hair net, and gave me a shot of blood thinner in my stomach. I asked everyone I came in contact with if they liked the surgery and if I'd be miserable. Everyone was very encouraging.
I walked into OR at 10:02. Then I was in recovery. I was confused about the surgery already being over. I wanted to draw up my legs and take my cpap off. Finally I guess I went to sleep or just calmed down. Later they got me up to walk and I just chilled in recovery while eating ice chips and gas x. The nurses were really good about feeding me those strips. The nurse showed me how to empty my drain and measure it to write it down and how to use an incentive spirometer. I have to walk 10 min. every hour and use the spirometer every hour. The dr. also found a hernia while doing an EGD so he fixed it when he was in there. We left the office a little after 2.
The ride home was good. My sister and her fiancé let us rest a while before bringing the kids home. Then my parent came over and our nephew and his fiancé. Mama was awesome and did laundry and unloaded and loaded the dishwasher. Mama and sister gave the kids baths too. Super nice!
I have really been surprised at how decent I feel. My main complaint is the gas. I'm working on walking it off. Last night I didn't drink a lot I guess but I tried to sip a lot. Today I've been walking and working on liquids. I made a sugar free carnation instant breakfast and added unflavored protein to it. Not too bad. I'm still not sure how I'm supposed to drink. I don't want it to hurt me if I drink too much at once!
I also want to think everyone for all of the texts and emails! You know who you are!!
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Introduction and the night before the pre op liquid diet
I had already typed about the wellness group yesterday so I just posted it instead of adding more.
I need to introduce myself. I'm April...34, wife of 13 years, mother of a 5 and 2 year old, college student, and full time employee. Whew. I'm tired. I've been struggling with my weight for a long time. I remember dieting in school. I was around a size 12 the summer before my Senior year. I loved my Senior pics. But I didn't stay a 12.
So here I am after millions :) of attempts at dieting. You know the drill. I've tried it all and more than once or twice. I've always been interested in weight loss surgery but I've always been more discouraged by peers/family and afraid of it than anything else. This time my husband convinced me to at least go to a consultation. It also helped that a classmate/Facebook friend had the sleeve done so I could talk to her about her experience. Amanda had her surgery in July and was down 67 lbs the last time we emailed. Wow!! My friend also knew someone so she hooked us up. Kelly is about 15 months out and has lost around 130. I don't know the exact number. She's been a great help and I just love her so far.
And here I am...having surgery on November 6th!!
I start my pre op liquid diet tomorrow. I'm a little nervous. I've had a few crazy feelings today. I ate some leftovers from the fridge. For lunch I had one of my faves, pho. Yum! I had a salted caramel mocha from Starbucks. My crazy feelings were being worried about what foods I should say "goodbye" to. Crazy but true. I know I'll be able to eat some things again but never the same. And never the same portion, of course.
I'm excited. Nervous. Hopeful. I look forward to sharing it.
I'll go before you don't finish my ramblings. Good night!
P.S My grammar sucks. Excuse it and love me anyway.
I need to introduce myself. I'm April...34, wife of 13 years, mother of a 5 and 2 year old, college student, and full time employee. Whew. I'm tired. I've been struggling with my weight for a long time. I remember dieting in school. I was around a size 12 the summer before my Senior year. I loved my Senior pics. But I didn't stay a 12.
So here I am after millions :) of attempts at dieting. You know the drill. I've tried it all and more than once or twice. I've always been interested in weight loss surgery but I've always been more discouraged by peers/family and afraid of it than anything else. This time my husband convinced me to at least go to a consultation. It also helped that a classmate/Facebook friend had the sleeve done so I could talk to her about her experience. Amanda had her surgery in July and was down 67 lbs the last time we emailed. Wow!! My friend also knew someone so she hooked us up. Kelly is about 15 months out and has lost around 130. I don't know the exact number. She's been a great help and I just love her so far.
And here I am...having surgery on November 6th!!
I start my pre op liquid diet tomorrow. I'm a little nervous. I've had a few crazy feelings today. I ate some leftovers from the fridge. For lunch I had one of my faves, pho. Yum! I had a salted caramel mocha from Starbucks. My crazy feelings were being worried about what foods I should say "goodbye" to. Crazy but true. I know I'll be able to eat some things again but never the same. And never the same portion, of course.
I'm excited. Nervous. Hopeful. I look forward to sharing it.
I'll go before you don't finish my ramblings. Good night!
P.S My grammar sucks. Excuse it and love me anyway.
Wellness Group
I went to my first support group yesterday. I was hoping to meet more people who have had the sleeve but I was very happy with how it went. The group will be more about getting healthy and eating better which is great. The leader of the group is awesome and is a huge inspiration for me and my sleeve.
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