January 4, 2012
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1st Post Op Visit
I should note that my last update was probably written while I was still taking pain meds. I’m trying to be better about documenting my progress. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. I love discussing this.
Even though I’m cleared to drive, mumsy wanted to drive me. She’s so sweet. My Mom has never met a stranger, so she instantly befriended a young lady in the waiting room while I was filling out paperwork. She is planning bypass so we talked about our post surgery experience with the bypass/sleeve. She was awaiting her last nutrition appointment before she could schedule her surgery. I was really enthusiastic/positive about everything so I’m sure she’s really looking forward to her opportunity. I was so excited to see how far I’ve come and to talk with the surgeon.
Have I mentioned how dreamy he is? Dr. Garth Davis = SWOON In other news, I started BC and the Nuva Ring hasn’t given me any drama. I’m loving it. I was all worried about being emo and I’m the total opposite. I’ve found myself more calm/positive/girly. I’ve been watching more OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) something I’ve never done. LOL!
Enough lollygagging, here’s the big update from today. I’m down another 10 lbs since surgery, y’all. Yay me! I don’t know if I’ve discussed the numbers but I’m ready. I’m 5’3″ so my numbers are and should be even more shocking.
Highest weight (October 2010) – 280 lbs
Pre-op appointment (begin liquid diet)- 272 lbs
Surgery day – 250 lbs
Today – 239 lbsIsn’t that amazing? Since pre-op, I’ve lost 33 lbs and 41 lbs since last year. I’m sooo happy with my results. Onederland aka under 200 lbs is not too far away. That is my first mini goal for myself. I’m anxious to see how long it takes me. The nurse today mentioned a goal weight for me but I was so ecstatic with my current weight that I didn’t catch it. I was too enamored with my surgeon to ask him either. What can I say? His eyes mesmerize me. I’ll hopefully have that info for you guys shortly. We also discussed diet changes. I can now consume puree consistency, ground chicken, ground turkey and tuna. Yay! more protein!
I bought a scale so hubs and I could track our progress at home. His next appointment with the doc is 4 weeks away and mine is 6 weeks away. I know we won’t lose as fast in the coming months and I want to keep us on track. Let’s go through husband’s numbers… They’re even more amazing and he’s 2 weeks ahead of me.
Highest weight/pre-op liquid diet – 442 lbs
Surgery day – 422 lbs
Post Op appointment – 412 lbs
Yesterday – 393 lbsTotal lost? 49 lbs. Amazeballs!
It’s also important to note that I was torn between what kind of scale to get. He wanted me to get one that went up to 440 (close to his highest weight) but I knew he had to be under 400 and I was soo happy to be right.
This journey hasn’t been easy, but it has been exciting, rewarding and soo soo wonderful. I’m still never hungry. You know that feeling when your stomach is growling and demanding food? I no longer have that. I no longer have something demanding my attention and causing me to eat things just because they’re convenient. It is so freeing. Sometimes “eating” has felt like I’m force feeding myself. I can only consume about 3-4 oz at a time, and that’s ok. I know I’ll be able to consume more as my diet changes.
I spent the entire day with mom and it was good to catch up and discuss how I’ve been doing post op. I always love our chats and I really love having this new dynamic in our relationship. We looked at old pictures on my facebook and she could already see the changes in my face. At the end of January, I’ll post my one month post op pictures. I have a picture from Christmas on my facebook and I’ll post that side by side at the end of January. January 27th, lovelies. Mark your calendars!
I hope you all are having a fantabulous new year. I know I am!
Ooh! One more sidenote…. Dr. Oz was on Oprah and he discussed weight loss in men…. for every 35 lbs lost… that equals a 1 inch gain in penis length. It tapers off after awhile, but isn’t that amazing? Hubs has never been lacking in that department, but I’ll have to investigate that progress and report back. Yay!
Comments (4)
Holy crap!! That’s like 40 pounds! That is amazing. Keep posting pictures!
i too wanna see pics.
You’re 5’3″? I thought you were much taller! Maybe you just photograph tall. ha. I am like 5’4″ or 5’5″ and I think I look even shorter in pictures. Anyway, thanks so much for sharing your experience. It is so interesting to read about. It sounds like you are doing great!
I can’t wait to feel as good as you do. Yours blogs are inspiring.