Well, it's been one month since I had my sleeve done(VSG). I've lost 31 lbs and 18 inches so far. The amount that I can eat is about 75% less than before the surgery. I drink my water, at least I try to drink above my lower limit. And had been slacking taking my vitamins, but that changed today. I haven't really had any carbs unless its been in the fruits, veggies and proteins that I have.
I really have thoughts about gaining the weight back...what if it happens to me, what if the surgery really doesn't help me as a tool to lose my weight, what if it wasn't done correctly? I have to stop iffing all over myself and take this day by day.
I feel blessed to have had the WLS and I will try everything and listen to my dr's and nutritionist advice to continue working my sleeve. I get moments of panic but talk myself through it and usually feel better after I have voiced my concerns on a the great support forum I found www.obesityhelp.com
There are a lot of people who have gone through this wls as well as other surgeries. We are all there to support each other and share our experiences. Not sure I would have made it up to this point had I not find that forum.
Will take a new picture soon to show my progress. I have a before picture and it scares me a little looking back a month ago.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
July 7 2010
Well I weigh 248.8 pounds now. I started at 274. I am amazed at my own progress. I haven't been this weight in over 5 years. I can hardly contain myself with glee.
I got sleeved on June 29th which was a Tuesday and I got back home on Canada Day which was that Thursday.
I was tired for a few days after getting home, and feeling sore but now I have been gardening and weeding for the last couple of days, resting in between of course.
The fluid levels I have been great with, it's the protein shakes that I can't seem to do. I mean I haven't had a protein shake in 2 days. The last one I had went right through me, but I will try again today now that I can mix in some fruits and puree it in.
Went to visit my mom yesterday, as my dad was just at my place earlier doing some work for me since I can't lift more than 10 lbs for awhile and he was installing an AC. I told my mom about my weight loss and she gave me a disgusted look and never said a word about that but she did however, say well if you would just follow a good program you would have lost the weight.
Helllooooooooooooo mom, I said. What the heck do you think I have been doing for the last 20 years and look where that has got me. I said you don't have things stacked against you. I do. I take after my dads side of the family from obesity and all other ailments including my blood type of RH -. Good thing I am taller than my aunts by at least 9", as then I would be a round ball (like them) instead of the pear shape I am.
I feel so happy with my decision and that I did the WLS.
More to come.................
Cheers!!
I got sleeved on June 29th which was a Tuesday and I got back home on Canada Day which was that Thursday.
I was tired for a few days after getting home, and feeling sore but now I have been gardening and weeding for the last couple of days, resting in between of course.
The fluid levels I have been great with, it's the protein shakes that I can't seem to do. I mean I haven't had a protein shake in 2 days. The last one I had went right through me, but I will try again today now that I can mix in some fruits and puree it in.
Went to visit my mom yesterday, as my dad was just at my place earlier doing some work for me since I can't lift more than 10 lbs for awhile and he was installing an AC. I told my mom about my weight loss and she gave me a disgusted look and never said a word about that but she did however, say well if you would just follow a good program you would have lost the weight.
Helllooooooooooooo mom, I said. What the heck do you think I have been doing for the last 20 years and look where that has got me. I said you don't have things stacked against you. I do. I take after my dads side of the family from obesity and all other ailments including my blood type of RH -. Good thing I am taller than my aunts by at least 9", as then I would be a round ball (like them) instead of the pear shape I am.
I feel so happy with my decision and that I did the WLS.
More to come.................
Cheers!!
Sunday, July 4, 2010
July 4 2010 - Six days after being sleeved
June 29th I was sleeved. First night and second day were the worse and I felt like crap but have improved so much since then. I got up to drinking about 48oz of water which is great.
I went for a walk today as the humidity had gone way done since yesterday. I even weeded my garden, taking my time of course and it felt great to be outside.
My stay at the Victoria Hospital was great. I was the second patient to have the VSG done in Winnipeg. The 'program', which I believe, is sponsored by the University of Manitoba and at no cost to me, was done magnificently. Small rooms but the staff were fantastic and treated me like a princess. Kudos to them. Each nurse/attendant/physiotherapist that looked after me, made it a very comfortable stay and I am thankful for that.
I am excited about this new life that has been given to me....I will make the best of it and I have no doubt about that.
Life is precious in so many ways and I won't waste my second chance no matter what.
Cheers!!!!
I went for a walk today as the humidity had gone way done since yesterday. I even weeded my garden, taking my time of course and it felt great to be outside.
My stay at the Victoria Hospital was great. I was the second patient to have the VSG done in Winnipeg. The 'program', which I believe, is sponsored by the University of Manitoba and at no cost to me, was done magnificently. Small rooms but the staff were fantastic and treated me like a princess. Kudos to them. Each nurse/attendant/physiotherapist that looked after me, made it a very comfortable stay and I am thankful for that.
I am excited about this new life that has been given to me....I will make the best of it and I have no doubt about that.
Life is precious in so many ways and I won't waste my second chance no matter what.
Cheers!!!!
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