Loss from top weight ever: 19.5 pounds
Loss from starting weight with optifast: 15 pounds
Loss Since Surgery: 4.5 pounds
Feeling a little better today. Fevers are down but low, low energy. Called Rehnke's office and got permission to add optifast back in for nutritional support.
Struggling with low blood sugars, 51 last night @1:30 a.m. sucked down 3 juice boxes and 2 tablespoons of honey. Dr's office suggested just rolling with it until my body settles down and gets used to the new diet. I have to agree but the sugar lows are hard to handle.
I can't lie, I want to eat. I'd love one of my spinach salads or a veggie sub. But unlike the two week fast, I don't have a choice about it now. I can't eat. I physically cannot ingest anything other than the liquids. And I'm struggling not to let that turn on any depression. I sort of feel like I need a vice. Food served that purpose for many years. Now that that has been taken away, what is left? I'm smoking to get through the rough spots and I guess I'll call that ok for right now. No guilt but I know down the road, I'll have to quit that too.
When I'm feeling better, I'm going to post a picture of my ankles. I have some cute strap around the ankle sandals that I used to be able to just barely buckle on the first hole. Now? Today? I buckled them on the FOURTH hole!! The swelling and water weight/fat loss, even in this very early stage, is incredible. My ankles look great. That's got to get me through my food issues.
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hi there,
stumbled across your blog and love it. im getting banded on wednesday so very nervous but excited!
there is a great book called:
Emotional First Aid- Life After Bariatric Surgery. By Cynthia L. Alexander. Its avaliable from amazon.com. It's a great read to help people deal with all the emotions on their journey to their goal weight. Hoping to get mine in mail soon!!
-bridget :0)
OOHH Dear!! I think You are doing grreat!!!!!!!!!!!! I think you are on top of it!!!!!!!! i can't imagine I think it would be tuff..But I think it's just around the corner for you!!! When I firt read that part about the dr said roll with it I thought you meant they ssaid like roll your self in it..I busted a gut!!!! I envy you!!! So a hip hip horayy!! coming your way!!!!!!!!!!
I can't imagine what it must be like to be on an all liquid diet. You're awesome, Pam! Just awesome!
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