feeling down today

Saturday, August 28, 2010

I just got back from taking my baby girl to college for the second year away from home. I know she is close enough to get to if she needs help. I guess it's just the quietness of home again that brings me down.

Also, I'm bored with my choices of food lately and feel like if I look at another protein shake, I'll just puke. I'm also tired from my trip today...12 hours on the road.

I guess I just need to get some rest and rethink my food choices tomorrow. Actually, I think I will re-read what I can have now and make a new shopping list for tomorrow.

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feeling better today

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

I'm feeling better today. Still sore but not as bad. I'm paying more attention to my food and drink again as well as other remedies that I seem to need after my surgery. My body is just different so I have to listen to it. I think that is the key. Sometimes, I have selective hearing so I guess I need to listen every minute of the day to my body. So, I need to journal and keep track of what i'm eating and when; also, when I drink and when to stop drinking before and after meals.

I need to do my exercise when I am stressed and just get up for a 10 minute walk at least 3 times a day for now. Until my pouch and all my innerds are healed, I need to take it easy on the lifting and organizing of my office and supplies, etc.

I need to pamper myself sometimes with a bubble bath, lotion or some other non food item like getting a pedicure when I have the patience to sit there.

I am going to try all these things today, in fact, i need to make myself a checklist to mark them off. *note to self*

I am so happy I have the support of my spark friends to encourage me along my path.

Cheers to you all and to your good health!

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feeling pain today

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Well, today I seem to be having pain on the left side. I think I did too much at work yesterday. But, I've also had problems going to the bathroom this week with the addition of some new meds my doc put me on for acid. I'm on Nexium and another med to take before meals.
Work has really left me tired every day. I did learn that I'm going to have to take my lunch away from my desk in order to relax. I usually eat at my desk which is distracting for me since I have so many interruptions.
I'm also having issues with my mom who is elderly and still thinks she can live alone. That stresses me too. AND, i have not been able to take my prozac because it makes me sick. I have called my doctor for the last two days with no help on that. I just asked that they change it to tablets so i can cut them up in tiny pieces so I can swallow them without tasting them.

Well, i'm sorry if i sound grumpy. I am just tired.

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What I've learned in 3 weeks.

Monday, August 23, 2010

Today is my 3 week surgiversary. I have learned many things and am surprised at how much my body tells me now. Things are certainly different but all for the better.

I've learned not to eat too fast and to chew slowly or else my eyeballs feel like they need to throw up. That was a wierd feeling. I've learned that water and milk of mag are my friends.

I've learned that I seem to be happier already.
I'm losing weight and feel healthy.

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Two week post-op

Monday, August 16, 2010

I'm two weeks out from gastric bypass surgery and I'm having a good time. Today, I got to eat some real food...non shakes. I had tuna to start off with because it is easier to digest than chicken they say. It was good. Just plain ole tuna and lowfat mayo. I still feel stuffed even though it was only 2.5 oz total for lunch. Protein amazes me.

I have always been supportive of low-carb diets and eating plans. So, this eating / surgery change is good for me. Protein is good for healing. This surgery is already working on healing more than I expected it to. There is alot of healing in my head that needs to go on as well.

I know I'm going to be doing alot of self-talk in the future so that my brain and my new body will be in sync.

My mother keeps bugging me already wanting to know daily how much i've lost. sigh. I told her I do not weigh daily and it's been 2 wks with 12 pounds lost. I'd like to say that my mom was nice but that just isn't the case. She raised 4 girls and we all have issues. Now, I just consider the ignorance and move on.

But it's not about her this time. It's about me. At this stage in my life I feel pretty confident about myself and not so much about what others think of me. Thank God for menopause. Really! It's liberating.

And thank God for gastric bypass and wonderful doctors like Dr. Gregory Barnes! He's the best.

Well, it's the end of my day at work so i'm gonna shut this down.
Tonight is lean ground beef night. yippee.

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