Two Weeks Post Surgery

What a difference from 2 weeks ago. It is so weird to not be hungry. In the past I would eat because I was bored. Now that can't be done. With my gatric bypass (sleeve) I would say I can now hold between 5-6 ounces of food or liquid at a time. Any more than that you get a feeeling of fullness and a slight pain feeling of being bloated. Now with tomato soup I can get down about 6-8 ounces at one time but takes llike 20 minutes. Sugar free pudding abut 5 ounces. When drinking anything no longer can I gulp down a big size drink. Maybe 6 ounces maximum which I have to sip for several minutes to quench my thirst. It is so different from the past 39 years and all of a sudden changing in a 2 week period. As far a feeling better I do feel better, no pain from after the surgery, I have been af pain medication for more than a week. I have a total of 7 incisions on my belly from the surgery and all seemed to be healing nicely. I have been walking everyday trying to increas ethe amount each day or at least every other day. I have doctors appointmnet Wednesday and plan on going back to work November 10 if my doctor (surgeon) says it would be okay. More later.....

Bulldog's Pictures from My Apartment

Dinnertime

Almost dinnertime, almost. Well since surgery dinner time is a long and drawn out procedure. Tonights menu is tomato soup mixed with a little beef broth (for flavor) and some yogurt. I have about 1/2 my protein in for the day and this should meet my "quota", As a weight loss patient it is recommended I have 75 grams of protein for many different reasons. Protein is recommended to help with building lean muscle mass, versus fats, also keeps hair from failing out, and promotes healing. (wounds) I have noticed that of my 6 surgical incisions, I do not recognize traditional stitches but more or less something that resembles "super glue" Dr Kramer advised me not to add any lotion or cream to my wounds and they not hardly noticeable. Sure you can see them but they look like they will fade away fine. More later...

Life Changing Decision

Well, finally, It's done. I have made the life changing decsion to lose weight with surgery. I had my gastric bariactric procedure done on October 21, 2008, performed by Dr. Andrew Kramer at Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport, TN. My family has been behind me 100% of the way and I have there support on this journey I have chosen. I was lucky and had assistance from my family in many ways. My sister Kathy, has been a great help with shuttle service to and from the hospital and doctors appointments, My mom and dad for all that they do and my brother's family with financial help when I needed it. I work for Heartland Payment Systems and they offer help for people who have chosen a heathier lifestyles thru bariatric surgey with the help in the form of a loan and/or gift.