Initial Dietitian Consult

First line off my LSG (VSG) bible states: "Congratulations on making the decision to take control of your health!"

I still feel good about my decision to accept this procedure to help change my life. I have only told my boyfriend and my two eldest children, my youngest one knows that I will be having surgery but wouldn't understand what the procedure is all about so just tell her that I am having some stomache issues looked after.

I haven't told anyone else because I do not need to hear negativity from those who don't know how long I have been struggling with weight issues (last 20 years).

It will be an interesting road when my surgery date is set.

Two weeks prior I will only be able to consume 3 protein shakes and 2 cups of "above ground" vegetables and all the water and balck tea I want. I know it will be difficult to cut out food like that but if I don't do it, they will not be able to do the wls. The purpose of this pre-op diet is so that the liver will shrink by about 30%, cause most people my size and heavier have fatty livers.

If the liver is in the way, then the surgery can't be performed.

Medi-trim is the preferred protein powder/shake for pre-op nutrients. It replaces Optifast.

It is amazing the amount of things that I will have to do but must remember that the most important part is to drink water and be a mindful eater.

It is learning to eat all over again, starting with water and protein shakes when able to (baby formula) pureed food for the next step (baby food in a jar) and then the next step is to eat mushy food with very tiny chunks of food in it (toddler food in a jar).

Depending on how I react to water after surgery will depend on when I can start the protein shakes.

I am doing as much research as I possibly can and have joined a website called Obesity Help which is a bariatric/weight loss site. This way I can ask all the questions I want regarding my type of wls.

I am nervous but still okay with my decision......more to follow.

Take care

Wednesday April 28 th

I go for a reg GP follow up at 1 to see if the sertraline that has been prescribed for the depression I have from the Fibromyalgia that I was recently diagnosed with., is working.
Then at 2 I go for my first nutritionist/dietician consultation prior to surgery. This will cost me $200 and includes inital visit, and three 30 minute follow up sessions after the LSG.

Dr A said that the only costs that I would have to pay for are for the dietician and for Medi-Trim. Apparently that is some kind of "drink replacement" to help my liver shrink prior to surgery, other wise the liver blocks the stomach and is too rigid to move around to get to the stomach.

I am not sure when I will start that but I do know that it would have to be 2 weeks prior to my LSG, whenever that is

Monitoring

Well today I had to go get fitted for a Holter monitor (portable EKG). Only have to wear it for 24 hours---it was because of what I felt are heart palpitations when I go to sleep.

I look like a crazy cyborg and they had to tape the electrodes down after applying since I sweat profusely no matter what the temperature is. So I chose to come home instead of going to work---temps at work haven't been adjusted for spring/summer and its crazy hot in there, which would mean extra sweating ( I already am soaked when I leave work). The extra tape is already starting to peel and I am at home in a cold room wearing a tank top.

I will just have to let my work know and hope they understand.

I have had this awful cold/sinus issue since Tuesday--stayed home Tuesday and Wednesday, went in yesterday when I should have stayed home.

Sunday Before

Wow, can't believe how fast the weekend has gone by. I was seriously considering throwing up to lose weight however common sense won over my desperation. I did eat extremely healthy this weekend and made complete healthy meals for me and my two kids who are still at home. They were excited that I actually did this.

I know I have been slacking a bit but have been in a bit of depression over my size...I weighed in at 267 this morning and I cried..totally disgusted with myself--why have I been trying to fool myself, I don't accomplish anything that way.

My weight and my job are the only thing I am not happy about. I want to change jobs, change from city living to a small town.

I don't really have anyone to talk to about weight issues, at least not where I won't be judged.

I desire a change in my life, big change, life altering change but until I am happy with myself then all that will happen is NOTHING, like usual...so I am getting psyched up the hypnosis on Thursday...I am so open for that.....dreading Monday as usual...I will trudge on through...I get to see my honey this weekend and I am so looking forward to that. Haven't seen him for 2 weeks and can't wait.

Well time to get my stuff ready for the new impending work week...c'mon lottery!!!!

Take care and Peace

First Day as a blogger and my journey

Well not sure how this works but will soon find out....I have attempted everything under the sun to lose weight or to change my way of thinking but up to this point, nothing has worked.
On Thursday June 11th I will be attending a Weight loss Hypnosis Seminar; I figure What do I have to lose? No pun intended.

I want to share my journey with others who struggle with weight issues, and I will be brutally honest with you and myself.

So at this point, wish me luck and will post more once I figure things out.

Cheers!