...to goodness knows where??
I can't believe ive been on mushies for almost 2 weeks already!!!
Everything has been going sooo well, just waiting for the bomb to drop lol
Mushies has been great, although a little in your face when having to vitamise food which I used to grimace at when feeding the oldies at the nursing home rofl, BUT it tastes surprisingly wonderful. Was allowed to begin some firmer foods 10 days in from mushies, have had some crackers and they have gone down fine.
It seems my body has not forgotten what to do when intake has reduced. It started to hold on to my weight, sooo I thought bugger you and made sure I am eating 6 x 1/2 cups of food a day and guess what, body out of starvation mode and in to losing mode YAY.
As of today I weigh 102.2 woohooo.
First goal is to get to 99.9 and sooo close I can smell it lmao!!
Dietician and Drs on wednesday. I guess Dr Martin will do the first fill. I have made the decison that I want very little fills, don't want to go in with big amounts, hope Dr agrees with me ;)
I'm not finding I am overly hungry so that must be good.
I am looking for some work, am finding some confidence is returning and I want to get out of the house. Plus I'd really love to go to Adelaide for a holiday after Christmas and then of course the big trip back to England Christmas 2010. So I really need to get some money saved, have just about paid a debt we had to the inlaws which is great.
OK need to finsih what I was doing before going to pick DD up from work.
Weight Chart
Monday, September 28, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
I can start mushies :))))))
Who'd of thought such excitement could come from such a small thing LOL
Have to be on mushies for 10 days and then start adding some things like crackers.
I have to have 4 meals of 1/2 cup each which can be pretty much anything that can be mushed up. I am soooo looking forward to having some KFC mashed potato and gravy hehehe. For lunch I may try some egg, will have to mash it to death, maybe scrambled would be better for that:) I'm also allowed to have two snack 1/2 cup if I find I'm hungry, which could be stewed apple and a bit of custard if I wanted YUMMO!
Dietician very happy with what I've achieved so far and also my mind set, so thats all good.
Got a book too about food and the lapband thats wwritten by one of the dieticians at the Wesley, will have a read shortly. It will probably be my constant companion.
Ohhhh I'm not allowed any more optifast, will cope I think lol.
Cheers for now
Sam x
Have to be on mushies for 10 days and then start adding some things like crackers.
I have to have 4 meals of 1/2 cup each which can be pretty much anything that can be mushed up. I am soooo looking forward to having some KFC mashed potato and gravy hehehe. For lunch I may try some egg, will have to mash it to death, maybe scrambled would be better for that:) I'm also allowed to have two snack 1/2 cup if I find I'm hungry, which could be stewed apple and a bit of custard if I wanted YUMMO!
Dietician very happy with what I've achieved so far and also my mind set, so thats all good.
Got a book too about food and the lapband thats wwritten by one of the dieticians at the Wesley, will have a read shortly. It will probably be my constant companion.
Ohhhh I'm not allowed any more optifast, will cope I think lol.
Cheers for now
Sam x
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Two weeks tomorrow...
....since I became a bandit!!! woohoooo Did I already mention this is already the best thing I could of done???
I'm peeved at myself for not keeping up my blog, it would of been great to look back and see how each day I have improved.
Anyway 2 weeks tomorrow and I feel wonderful!
Wounds have healed, I took the bandages and steri strips off on saturday, they were really irritating me. True to form I had healed and well:)
3 of the wounds are barely noticeable, the other two are bigger and slightly raised but getting smoother every day.
I have basically been on optifast or up and go, had soup a couple of times. I am starting to crave some 'regular' food now ie avocado, philly cheese, chicken,tuna, salmon and egg lol
I have my dieticians appointment tomorrow morning so will ask if I can at least eat some very mushy egg mmmm.
I know this is going to sound very odd, but I am going to miss the optifast, I have quite gotten used to the taste but not only that, it is a safety thing too, I can't dislodge my band or choke with opti. Something psychologically I need to get over me thinks!
Anyhoo am now down 10.2kg, the weightloss has really slowed which is ok with me, I was getting concerned I was losing too fast.
I have been experiencing some dizziness/lightheadedness, I wonder if I do need more protein like my cravings are telling me?? I have my berocca every day without fail so I'm pretty sure I'm ok there. Will discuss with dietician anyhow.
I also need to upload my before shots here, OMG how disgusting are they pmsl. I think I need to get someone else to take further shots, a camera on my head ain't pretty either lol.
I finally remembered to do my measurements on monday DUH should of done them pre op because people are noticing my loss already YAY!!!!
OK will go and see how I put pics up here,
Be well xx
I'm peeved at myself for not keeping up my blog, it would of been great to look back and see how each day I have improved.
Anyway 2 weeks tomorrow and I feel wonderful!
Wounds have healed, I took the bandages and steri strips off on saturday, they were really irritating me. True to form I had healed and well:)
3 of the wounds are barely noticeable, the other two are bigger and slightly raised but getting smoother every day.
I have basically been on optifast or up and go, had soup a couple of times. I am starting to crave some 'regular' food now ie avocado, philly cheese, chicken,tuna, salmon and egg lol
I have my dieticians appointment tomorrow morning so will ask if I can at least eat some very mushy egg mmmm.
I know this is going to sound very odd, but I am going to miss the optifast, I have quite gotten used to the taste but not only that, it is a safety thing too, I can't dislodge my band or choke with opti. Something psychologically I need to get over me thinks!
Anyhoo am now down 10.2kg, the weightloss has really slowed which is ok with me, I was getting concerned I was losing too fast.
I have been experiencing some dizziness/lightheadedness, I wonder if I do need more protein like my cravings are telling me?? I have my berocca every day without fail so I'm pretty sure I'm ok there. Will discuss with dietician anyhow.
I also need to upload my before shots here, OMG how disgusting are they pmsl. I think I need to get someone else to take further shots, a camera on my head ain't pretty either lol.
I finally remembered to do my measurements on monday DUH should of done them pre op because people are noticing my loss already YAY!!!!
OK will go and see how I put pics up here,
Be well xx
Monday, September 7, 2009
Day 4 post op
Ugh I felt so shitty this morning :( I had a great sleep, probably because I
actually managed to sleep on my left side but when I got up at 8 I felt quite lightheaded and weak.
Thankfully the wind issue is easing up and I am managing to take more fluids in at one go.
Decided to split an optifast this morning, had the first half at 830 and then the second at 1030. That helped me feel so much better.
For those not in the know, I am an Angel person and regularly have a chat. Today was no exception.
I sat for about half an hour and talked and listened and healed and afterwards felt wonderful.
I have managed a whole optifast for lunch YAY!!! and of course had my berocca;)
Sipping water too.
DH came home for lunch and he had my very favorite sandwich, ham and mayo. It kinda tugged at me that I couldn't eat it, but I know why and accept it....for now;)
Weighed in again today, I know I shouldn't be weighing everyday but I am because that's me and it really helps me to focus. I'm now down 7 kgs since staring optifast and 2kgs since surgery. Dh when he came home looked at me and said what's different, he then said my face has slimmed down, I don't see it but I think it will be a while before I do.
I was thinking about Christmas earlier, I wonder what I will weigh by then?? I wonder if I will be at goal by this time next year?? I sure hope so:)
There is a shop locally that sells lovely dresses, my goal is to be able to wear a dress and heels, I have the exact dress in mind, it probably won't be top fashion but I have my mind set on it. If I find it I will buy it and then get it adjusted as necessary. My son tells me it's not allowed to be black, it has to be a colour. ooooo could be good lol
Back later xx
ps I have some before shots I want to put here but I can't find the camera cord from when we moved, hmmm if needs be I'll buy a new one.
actually managed to sleep on my left side but when I got up at 8 I felt quite lightheaded and weak.
Thankfully the wind issue is easing up and I am managing to take more fluids in at one go.
Decided to split an optifast this morning, had the first half at 830 and then the second at 1030. That helped me feel so much better.
For those not in the know, I am an Angel person and regularly have a chat. Today was no exception.
I sat for about half an hour and talked and listened and healed and afterwards felt wonderful.
I have managed a whole optifast for lunch YAY!!! and of course had my berocca;)
Sipping water too.
DH came home for lunch and he had my very favorite sandwich, ham and mayo. It kinda tugged at me that I couldn't eat it, but I know why and accept it....for now;)
Weighed in again today, I know I shouldn't be weighing everyday but I am because that's me and it really helps me to focus. I'm now down 7 kgs since staring optifast and 2kgs since surgery. Dh when he came home looked at me and said what's different, he then said my face has slimmed down, I don't see it but I think it will be a while before I do.
I was thinking about Christmas earlier, I wonder what I will weigh by then?? I wonder if I will be at goal by this time next year?? I sure hope so:)
There is a shop locally that sells lovely dresses, my goal is to be able to wear a dress and heels, I have the exact dress in mind, it probably won't be top fashion but I have my mind set on it. If I find it I will buy it and then get it adjusted as necessary. My son tells me it's not allowed to be black, it has to be a colour. ooooo could be good lol
Back later xx
ps I have some before shots I want to put here but I can't find the camera cord from when we moved, hmmm if needs be I'll buy a new one.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Happy Father's Day
Happy Father's Day to all the dad's out there, including my wonderful DH!!
Well here I am day 3 post op.
Have felt ok since the surgery but this afternoon something changed and I feel great!
The windy tummy is getting under control, I found some degas which is great stuff. I've managed about half an optifast so far today, half a glass of milk and half a cup of peppermint tea. Haven't had much water which I should get on to really.
Had a better sleep last night, managed I think 5 hours, it's a pain cause I still can't lie down so sleep sat up on heaps of pillows and cushions. At least I slept.
Weighed myself this am and have lost .5 since surgery so considering I gained a fair bit with all the fluids they pumped into me I'm pretty happy:)
Must try to remember to call and make the dietician appointment and also Dr Martins one for in a month.
Well here I am day 3 post op.
Have felt ok since the surgery but this afternoon something changed and I feel great!
The windy tummy is getting under control, I found some degas which is great stuff. I've managed about half an optifast so far today, half a glass of milk and half a cup of peppermint tea. Haven't had much water which I should get on to really.
Had a better sleep last night, managed I think 5 hours, it's a pain cause I still can't lie down so sleep sat up on heaps of pillows and cushions. At least I slept.
Weighed myself this am and have lost .5 since surgery so considering I gained a fair bit with all the fluids they pumped into me I'm pretty happy:)
Must try to remember to call and make the dietician appointment and also Dr Martins one for in a month.
Friday, September 4, 2009
The day after surgery
MrsB I just want to say thanks for your comments on my last post. I have been that butterfly waiting to emerge for so long. Thanks for your support xx
Yesterday I had to arrive at the Wesley by 7am, we were there by quarter too. I was a bit nervy but ok. Sat with mum, Sharni and Dave and then got told I had to go up to pre op. She told me Dave could come with me so that was good!
Got up there and had to wait till almost 9. Saw the pharmacist and then got called in to the pre op nurse. Dave just came with me and he didn't get told to go woohoo. So I then had bloods taken and an ECG done. Then I had to say bye to Dave:(
Got taken in the back room and had to get my sexy gear on lmao, the gown, the stockings oh didn't I look pretty LOL. I then sat in a recliner for a bit and then got put into a bed. Then I got sent down to surgery, got a matching hat for my head;) saw the anaesthetist and the anaesthetists nurse and then got rolled in to theatre at about 9.40.
Got the needle on the back of the hand, he was very good!!! and coming from an ex phlebotomist that says something ok!!! he then said I'l give you a sedative to help you relax, felt it work closed my eyes and next thing I was waking in recovery. I did remember after... that in theatre they put the oxygen mask over me and she said it will smell funny which they always do yucky black rubber things blurgh!
Anyway seemed to be in recovery for ages but wasn't really, it was then I heard I'd had a hernia repair.
Got put in my room at about 10.20 where mum and Sharni then found me after some chasing around.
Dosed on and off, got up a couple of times, then Dave came and saw me and then left to take mum and Sharni home. I then had a pain suppository at about 8.30pm and then dozed on and off most of the night.
Nursing staff were lovely and caring!
I decided last night that I would stay as I still felt yuk from the morphine and anaestetic, nurses were glad I finally made my mind up lol.
Home this morning YAY home is always so nice even after a really short hospy stay.
Have felt really well, just alot of gas in the tummy so lots of burping happening here. Trying to drink and not getting much in. Need to get some degas, not had much success getting any. I'm trying Frilly!!
OK Dave is home woohoo so I'm off to spend some time with him.
Take care xx
Yesterday I had to arrive at the Wesley by 7am, we were there by quarter too. I was a bit nervy but ok. Sat with mum, Sharni and Dave and then got told I had to go up to pre op. She told me Dave could come with me so that was good!
Got up there and had to wait till almost 9. Saw the pharmacist and then got called in to the pre op nurse. Dave just came with me and he didn't get told to go woohoo. So I then had bloods taken and an ECG done. Then I had to say bye to Dave:(
Got taken in the back room and had to get my sexy gear on lmao, the gown, the stockings oh didn't I look pretty LOL. I then sat in a recliner for a bit and then got put into a bed. Then I got sent down to surgery, got a matching hat for my head;) saw the anaesthetist and the anaesthetists nurse and then got rolled in to theatre at about 9.40.
Got the needle on the back of the hand, he was very good!!! and coming from an ex phlebotomist that says something ok!!! he then said I'l give you a sedative to help you relax, felt it work closed my eyes and next thing I was waking in recovery. I did remember after... that in theatre they put the oxygen mask over me and she said it will smell funny which they always do yucky black rubber things blurgh!
Anyway seemed to be in recovery for ages but wasn't really, it was then I heard I'd had a hernia repair.
Got put in my room at about 10.20 where mum and Sharni then found me after some chasing around.
Dosed on and off, got up a couple of times, then Dave came and saw me and then left to take mum and Sharni home. I then had a pain suppository at about 8.30pm and then dozed on and off most of the night.
Nursing staff were lovely and caring!
I decided last night that I would stay as I still felt yuk from the morphine and anaestetic, nurses were glad I finally made my mind up lol.
Home this morning YAY home is always so nice even after a really short hospy stay.
Have felt really well, just alot of gas in the tummy so lots of burping happening here. Trying to drink and not getting much in. Need to get some degas, not had much success getting any. I'm trying Frilly!!
OK Dave is home woohoo so I'm off to spend some time with him.
Take care xx
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