I have intense pain under my left boob, top of my stomach. Gas pain? I hope so- wow, this sucks. I am in agony. I am on here looking for other people that may have had the same symptoms- anyone?
I called the on call doctor, if the pain gets worse, I am to go to the NYU ER. My husband is so great, running around getting the phone, the numbers, the gas-x, making me tea. My daughter (2 years old) wants dinner.
It's passing a little now.
Prayers!
xoxo
A
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Feeling Like My Old Self Again, but THINNER!!
So, first, a disclaimer: I gained twelve pounds between my first surgical consult and my start of the pre-surgery liquid diet.
The best news ever is that I am TWENTY SIX POUNDS LIGHTER than when I started liquids!!!!! I can't believe it. Part of me is not taking it in because the original number was too hideous to print, but now I am nineteen pounds from being under 300! YAY!
I go to mushies on Sunday, so I am hoping I lose five or so more pounds between now and then. Being over 300 lbs is a reality I have been dealing with for a couple of years, and mostly not dealing with, by not weighing myself. Now, I feel like I can say goodbye to the 300s sooner rather than later, and that feels great.
I did experience intense hunger pains today, I think. It may have been gas, but it felt really bad. I was out, so I ordered some vegetable soup and drank the broth. Felt much better afterward.
Just a quick update for now, back to work tomorrow. Wish me luck!
xoxo
A
The best news ever is that I am TWENTY SIX POUNDS LIGHTER than when I started liquids!!!!! I can't believe it. Part of me is not taking it in because the original number was too hideous to print, but now I am nineteen pounds from being under 300! YAY!
I go to mushies on Sunday, so I am hoping I lose five or so more pounds between now and then. Being over 300 lbs is a reality I have been dealing with for a couple of years, and mostly not dealing with, by not weighing myself. Now, I feel like I can say goodbye to the 300s sooner rather than later, and that feels great.
I did experience intense hunger pains today, I think. It may have been gas, but it felt really bad. I was out, so I ordered some vegetable soup and drank the broth. Felt much better afterward.
Just a quick update for now, back to work tomorrow. Wish me luck!
xoxo
A
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Feeling Like the Fog is Lifting
I feel like I am coming out of a fog- it's weird. It's not comfortable either. I am facing the realization that I am SO FAT. Like Amy W., I think I have body dysmorphia- I was in denial big time. I am now facing the consequences.
I know I have made a brave choice, and am finally doing something about my weight. I just can't believe I let it get this bad! I am seriously fat. Seriously! I can't imagine the wreck my body will be once I lose all of this padding- I am going to be a stretched out, scarred mess. It's very sad. I hope it's not too late to be beautiful. I am not getting any younger. I hope all of my potentially prettiest days are behind me. I hope I can salvage things through spanx and maybe a tummy tuck some day.
This is a whiny post! Suck it up Fluffy!!
Okay. I am better now.
I am happy I got banded. I am a little scared of what's to come- but I will take it one day at a time. I am relatively young, maybe my skin will snap back, or at least some of it will. Lifting weights will help, getting moving on the treadmill will too.
Love you guys.
xoxoxox
A
I know I have made a brave choice, and am finally doing something about my weight. I just can't believe I let it get this bad! I am seriously fat. Seriously! I can't imagine the wreck my body will be once I lose all of this padding- I am going to be a stretched out, scarred mess. It's very sad. I hope it's not too late to be beautiful. I am not getting any younger. I hope all of my potentially prettiest days are behind me. I hope I can salvage things through spanx and maybe a tummy tuck some day.
This is a whiny post! Suck it up Fluffy!!
Okay. I am better now.
I am happy I got banded. I am a little scared of what's to come- but I will take it one day at a time. I am relatively young, maybe my skin will snap back, or at least some of it will. Lifting weights will help, getting moving on the treadmill will too.
Love you guys.
xoxoxox
A
Monday, October 4, 2010
Day 3
So, I guess the three things I am concered about are:
1- pressure in my chest- it is horrible. I think it's gas, but I don't seem to be getting any relief. The nurse in the recovery room did tell me it would feel like I am having a heart attack- which, I guess is what this feels like, but it's been going on for three days!
2- Very tight? I think this is what it feels like? I take a sip of tea and I feel like I ate three turkeys
3- Blinding headache
So far I have been having broth, tea, propel, ice pops, and V8- very small quantities. I could care less about eating, I just have this dry and sore throat thing happening, and I wish I could guzzle ice cold water. Sip, sip, sip. I can't believe how long it takes to drink a bottle of propel (all day)!
Sorry to complain, I am excited, but a little out of it.
xoxo
1- pressure in my chest- it is horrible. I think it's gas, but I don't seem to be getting any relief. The nurse in the recovery room did tell me it would feel like I am having a heart attack- which, I guess is what this feels like, but it's been going on for three days!
2- Very tight? I think this is what it feels like? I take a sip of tea and I feel like I ate three turkeys
3- Blinding headache
So far I have been having broth, tea, propel, ice pops, and V8- very small quantities. I could care less about eating, I just have this dry and sore throat thing happening, and I wish I could guzzle ice cold water. Sip, sip, sip. I can't believe how long it takes to drink a bottle of propel (all day)!
Sorry to complain, I am excited, but a little out of it.
xoxo
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Feeling Pretty Good!
Hi there,
Quick post to say thanks for all of the comments and encouragement!
I feel pretty good- some soreness, but the loritab seems to help. I have been sipping my propel, and tea, and now am about to enjoy some broth! I don't even feel hungry at all, and seem to have more energy- all good stuff.
For those of you in the NYC area, and contemplating a band, I highly recommend NYU and Drs. Ren, Fielding, and Kurian. Why not go to the best?
Time to watch Project Runway on DVR- I love just being able to chill, while my hubby does all the work! Thanks Kris!
xoxoox
Quick post to say thanks for all of the comments and encouragement!
I feel pretty good- some soreness, but the loritab seems to help. I have been sipping my propel, and tea, and now am about to enjoy some broth! I don't even feel hungry at all, and seem to have more energy- all good stuff.
For those of you in the NYC area, and contemplating a band, I highly recommend NYU and Drs. Ren, Fielding, and Kurian. Why not go to the best?
Time to watch Project Runway on DVR- I love just being able to chill, while my hubby does all the work! Thanks Kris!
xoxoox
Feeling Pretty Good!
Hi there,
Quick post to say thanks for all of the comments and encouragement!
I feel pretty good- some soreness, but the loritab seems to help. I have been sipping my propel, and tea, and now am about to enjoy some broth! I don't even feel hungry at all, and seem to have more energy- all good stuff.
For those of you in the NYC area, and contemplating a band, I highly recommend NYU and Drs. Ren, Fielding, and Kurian. Why not go to the best?
Time to watch Project Runway on DVR- I love just being able to chill, while my hubby does all the work! Thanks Kris!
xoxoox
Quick post to say thanks for all of the comments and encouragement!
I feel pretty good- some soreness, but the loritab seems to help. I have been sipping my propel, and tea, and now am about to enjoy some broth! I don't even feel hungry at all, and seem to have more energy- all good stuff.
For those of you in the NYC area, and contemplating a band, I highly recommend NYU and Drs. Ren, Fielding, and Kurian. Why not go to the best?
Time to watch Project Runway on DVR- I love just being able to chill, while my hubby does all the work! Thanks Kris!
xoxoox
Friday, October 1, 2010
Done!
I got it! Dr. Ren says I did great- I have the small band and only 2 incisions- one in my belly button and my port is just under my bra line! Bikinis, here I come!! ;)
I am hoping to go home soon, in the meanwhile I am enjoying my broth and have a lot of walking. Next stop- pee pee!
More later, and thanks for all of your support and comments!
Xoxoxoxoxx
Annie
I am hoping to go home soon, in the meanwhile I am enjoying my broth and have a lot of walking. Next stop- pee pee!
More later, and thanks for all of your support and comments!
Xoxoxoxoxx
Annie
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