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my hospital experience

Hello everyone! I'm doing better.... I had my early birthday dinner tonight. I had everything fattening plus a couple drinks..... One more day to eat the last few things on my list... LOL! I'm starting to freak out a little bit. I'm excited but can't believe this is really happening! I'm definitely going to need my family here to get me through the next two weeks on this liquid diet. It sounds AWFUL! Clear liquids and protein shakes.... That's it! I know I'll get through it, but I'm going to be an emotional mess!
 
Don't worry knowing whats at the end of the diet makes it easier to deal with. I didn't think I'd ever get through two weeks of pre-op diet but made it no problem and the benefits are well worth it. I'm glad you are feeling better Melani.
I think you are right Ruthie not everyone wants to hear about it and I try really hard not to go on about it. Most of the people around me want to know so it's not too bad right now but the novelty will soon wear off and I'll have to find a new topic lol
 
I have to remind myself when I'm talking to my adult kids that they have lives, and issues and problems they want to offload onto me...that it's not all about me and my flippin' op and how much or how little I've lost! And hubs has well lost patience with me wittering on about it; I keep quiet and wait till he asks me about it now.
 
It's very hard for me to keep quiet about it when it consumes almost my every thought! Maybe eventually ill get better
 
That's what's so good about the forums. You can blither about it all day on here if you like; everyone's in the same boat. Get it out of your system; then go to your real life and pretend it never happened!
 
Don't worry too much darlin you're excited you're going to talk about it. If one of your friends/co-workers got a new car would they talk about it constantly? or a new house? or had a new baby? got married/divorced?? well you're about to get a new life...you are going to talk about it. Just saying:) I am very glad I found the forum though...I'd be lost without the people here:) I've made some brilliant friends and have realised a lot of truths about myself along the way. I can finally see the person who is most critical of me and makes me feel the worse is me. I'm happy most days with a sad day now and then instead of the other way around and I feel like I matter and there is a space in the universe that is just for me. wow that sounds corny but it's all true. I love you all :) Have a day as gorgeous as you :)
 
It's just that my close family are very honest with me; they tell me when they're fedup hearing about it !
 
Viki, how are you doing? How is your weight loss? And how is the dietary part? Are you feeling good physically now? Did you find a place to live yet? I start my preop diet this morning and I'm going into total panic. I know I can do this, but starting to freak out! If I didn't have my friends here, I'm sure it would be much worse! At least now, every day is one day closer to not being hungry! I'm not sure if I'm freaked out because I'm scared or just so excited to start my new life! I'll keep you posted. I'm sure I'm going to be an emotional disaster the next couple weeks..... Love you all! Thanks for being my friends!
 
Ruthiep said:
It's just that my close family are very honest with me; they tell me when they're fedup hearing about it !
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It's good you have a close family honey I envy you:) They may get sick of hearing about it but they still support you don't they:) Have a good night hon:)
 
Newmelani said:
Viki, how are you doing? How is your weight loss? And how is the dietary part? Are you feeling good physically now? Did you find a place to live yet? I start my preop diet this morning and I'm going into total panic. I know I can do this, but starting to freak out! If I didn't have my friends here, I'm sure it would be much worse! At least now, every day is one day closer to not being hungry! I'm not sure if I'm freaked out because I'm scared or just so excited to start my new life! I'll keep you posted. I'm sure I'm going to be an emotional disaster the next couple weeks..... Love you all! Thanks for being my friends!
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Hiya Melani,
I'm alright honey thanks for asking. I stopped taking the iron syrup as it made me sick everytime I took it and a few days ago I was sick all day from it...haven't felt sick since. My follow-up is this Friday so I'm going to tell them about it and see if they will give me a tablet instead of syrup.
My weight loss is currently running just under a pound a day. I've lost 18 pounds since the 29th of December.
I'm still on liquids for another 11 days so right now all I eat is soup and yogurt. I eat a small pot of yogurt for breakfast, a half a cup of soup for lunch and either another yogurt or another 1/2 cup of soup for dinner. Got to tell you I long for something NOT soup right now though I have always loved soup so it will probably always be on the list of things I eat. Still I'd love some redi-brek(instant oatmeal) or scrambled eggs. I don't find myself wanting cake and pie as I once did but meat and nuts now. I think maybe it's because thats what my body needs now (protein).

I'm feeling fabulous now. I do get tired in the afternoon but I think thats mostly because my body is still re-adjusting to the amount of food I consume (which isn't much). And since I'm still heavy it's not enough to keep my engine running all day without a rest.
I haven't found a place yet but I will soon. I know it's time for me to take care of me now and stop letting other people bring me down and make me feel like crap. I look forward to being able to come and go as I want and see who I want whenever I want with nobody nagging about where I am, accusing me of doing things or calling me constantly trying to (and succeeding) ruin my time out. I also look forward to a house without clutter.

Don't panic you will be fine. I know two weeks seems a long time but it goes by before you know it and then you start a brilliant new life. If you need any ANY support at any time I'm just a keyboard away darlin. I'll be right here I swear:)
Lots of love
 
VikiB said:
Hiya Melani,
I'm alright honey thanks for asking. I stopped taking the iron syrup as it made me sick everytime I took it and a few days ago I was sick all day from it...haven't felt sick since. My follow-up is this Friday so I'm going to tell them about it and see if they will give me a tablet instead of syrup.
My weight loss is currently running just under a pound a day. I've lost 18 pounds since the 29th of December.
I'm still on liquids for another 11 days so right now all I eat is soup and yogurt. I eat a small pot of yogurt for breakfast, a half a cup of soup for lunch and either another yogurt or another 1/2 cup of soup for dinner. Got to tell you I long for something NOT soup right now though I have always loved soup so it will probably always be on the list of things I eat. Still I'd love some redi-brek(instant oatmeal) or scrambled eggs. I don't find myself wanting cake and pie as I once did but meat and nuts now. I think maybe it's because thats what my body needs now (protein).

I'm feeling fabulous now. I do get tired in the afternoon but I think thats mostly because my body is still re-adjusting to the amount of food I consume (which isn't much). And since I'm still heavy it's not enough to keep my engine running all day without a rest.
I haven't found a place yet but I will soon. I know it's time for me to take care of me now and stop letting other people bring me down and make me feel like crap. I look forward to being able to come and go as I want and see who I want whenever I want with nobody nagging about where I am, accusing me of doing things or calling me constantly trying to (and succeeding) ruin my time out. I also look forward to a house without clutter.

Don't panic you will be fine. I know two weeks seems a long time but it goes by before you know it and then you start a brilliant new life. If you need any ANY support at any time I'm just a keyboard away darlin. I'll be right here I swear:)
Lots of love
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You're the best! Thank you so much!
 
It sounds like you're doing so great! I'm sure you'll feel even better when you get some freedom. Your journey and your support are such a help to me. Thank you so much for being a friend!
 
Newmelani said:
It sounds like you're doing so great! I'm sure you'll feel even better when you get some freedom. Your journey and your support are such a help to me. Thank you so much for being a friend!
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No problem honey you make it easy to be your friend and I'm glad I'm not the only one getting something out of my experience. Knowing others are finding my journey helpful and that it gives them the inspiration and courage to follow through and have their own journey makes mine all that much better:) I am enjoying mine so much and having brilliant people to share it with...well my cup runneth over:)
I have an appointment with the diabetic clinic today to see what they say about me no longer taking any of my diabetic medicines.
Hope you have a brilliant day:)
 
I went to my diabetic clinic today and my diabetes is down from 8.4 to 7.2 in just 19 days and my tests are running completely normal non-diabetic range. I haven't taken any meds for it since a week before my surgery. I feel really good...oh and I have gone from 123.7 kilos to 115.2 :) :) :) :) It is really cold outside today and I had to wait 45 minutes for my bus but I am still happy :) :) Imagine what I will be like a few months from now :) :)
 
VikiB said:
I went to my diabetic clinic today and my diabetes is down from 8.4 to 7.2 in just 19 days and my tests are running completely normal non-diabetic range. I haven't taken any meds for it since a week before my surgery. I feel really good...oh and I have gone from 123.7 kilos to 115.2 :) :) :) :) It is really cold outside today and I had to wait 45 minutes for my bus but I am still happy :) :) Imagine what I will be like a few months from now :) :)
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Wow! Good for you! That's so great! I'm glad to hear you're doing well. Yes, your journey has really helped me. I think I really know exactly what to expect now. I know I can do this!
 
VikiB said:
No problem honey you make it easy to be your friend and I'm glad I'm not the only one getting something out of my experience. Knowing others are finding my journey helpful and that it gives them the inspiration and courage to follow through and have their own journey makes mine all that much better:) I am enjoying mine so much and having brilliant people to share it with...well my cup runneth over:)
I have an appointment with the diabetic clinic today to see what they say about me no longer taking any of my diabetic medicines.
Hope you have a brilliant day:)
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I'm really loving reading your updates, keep them coming, and hopefully my op will be sooner rather than later

Your are doing so well, big hugs

Kim xx
 
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