I am feeling so guilty for not keeping up with the blog so that many of you will know how our daily lives change post-op. My last blog was in July just about a month after my surgery and so much has happened since then.
I can tell you that
it has been a series of ups and downs. There was a period post-op from about
4-8 weeks where I suffered from some depression. From what I understand, that
is normal. Our bodies are going through so many different changes and this can
also mess with our minds! The first few weeks of eating nothing but soft foods
is also very difficult because even though we had surgery to curb our way of
eating, it's hard to change the mind to thinking of things differently. My mind
was still saying it wanted pizza or hamburgers, but I knew that my tummy would
reject all junk!
I followed the diet
almost exactly to what the doctor and nutritionist said to do. The only
problems I had then (and still have now) are getting any enough proteins
because I am not crazy about the protein drinks. I was allowed to drink the Boost with no sugar added or the Premier Protein shakes that are found at Costco. I did not like the flavor of any of them so I learned how to make my
own and that has helped some. I am still tweaking the receipe, but I am
determined to get it right. I will post a different blog with some recipes on making your own shakes later.
The last four
months have definitely been a rollercoaster ride, but so worth it! I am still
learning what I can and cannot eat. There are days that chicken agrees with me
and days that it does not. I am also still learning when I am full. Some days I
will stop eating thinking I am full and then within a half-hour to hour I am
hungry. I try to stay away from the bad carbs and things I should not eat. I
have no tried steak since my surgery. I am too scared! I have tried a little
pulled brisket bbq and it did not bother me at all. I am trying to learn that I
must chew the food to death before swallowing or I suffer from dumping syndrome.
That for me most days is where it feels like the food is stuck. I know that
some people will make themselves throw-up in order to get rid of that feeling,
but I have been unable to do that. I usually just try to drink a lot of water
and belch up the feeling.
I cannot think of
any bad side effects that make me regret having this surgery. So far I am still
completely happy with my decision. I have lost a total of 87 lbs; having gone
from 268 lbs to 181 lbs. I would do this again because it has made such a huge
improvement to my life and health. I no longer have diabetes...my blood
pressure is under control and I can run and exercise nowadays! The health
benefits alone have been worth it! :)
Cheers
and Much Love!
Ellen
Ellen
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