New Body, New Me? - April 2010
Gastric bypass is an easy out for weak willed individuals too lazy to exercise.
Really?
Let's see. Two weeks before surgery, my diet consisted of clear broth, V8 Splash, Ocean Spray Light, Crystal Light, meal replacement shakes, and lots of water.
Two days before surgery I had to prep my bowels. This required the ingestion of three doses of Milk of Magnesia taken an hour apart. Thus the inaugural "Two Second Potty Dash" commenced. I qualified for first string.
One day before surgery, I was allowed to consume all the water I wanted (and NOTHING ELSE) before midnight.
The day of surgery I was stretched across a narrow plank of wood, strapped down by a posse of masked kind-eyed assailants, and pumped full of drugs until I passed out. I awoke six hours later with an elevated heart rate and hives (thanks to the antibiotics), and difficulty breathing. Funny what can happen with the removal of a breathing tube? Who could have known my tonsils, uvula, and air passage would have become irritated and swollen.
All things considered, I don't believe "weak willed" is the appropriate label for a gastric bypass survivor. Just tossing it out there.
Oh, did I forget to mention the PAIN. Or the bedside procedure to start a new IV, through my groin. All made partially bearable by drugs, really good drugs.
After a few extra days in the hospital, I was finally released and sent home.
"Weak willed", I guess everyone is entitled to their opinion. It doesn't have to bear any semblance to reality or rational thought. Oh, well.
On the other hand "lazy, oh hell naw." This is an argument I'm ready to have. See you next post when we do this thing.
Pre Op Weight (March 4, 2010) - 357 lbs
Post Op Weight (April 22, 2010) - 326 lbs
Net Loss - 31 lbs
Categories: Discussion
Tags: Esteem Loss Gastric Bypass Self Image Health Weight
Good God, what an ordeal! Surgery is never anything but traumatic, so it's hard to imagine ever considering it "an easy way out." Hope you're happy with the results and that every day it keeps getting better.
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Surgery is never an easy decision to make, nor is it easy to go through.
I've done a bunch of stomach/bowel prep before, and let me second your sentiments, that is NOT FUN!
You seem in good spirits. I hope things continue to progress for you.
Great to see you posting, writing, and giving us the Naughtie perspective!
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Hey, what's going on? Just checking in. Hope all is well.
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Hello Sweetness: Everything is going well. My writing bug is back in full swing. I'm planning to post several updates be the end of next week. I'm really feeling my creative juices start to percolate. However, what ends up on the site is anyone's guess. Wink.
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Sounds good!! I'm glad all is going well.
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Have a good long weekend. Looking for the latest update. Hope things are going well for you.
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I am new to your blog as of today. Let me say right now that you have NOT taken the easy way out. I admire your courage to go through all that STUFF. Fortunately you had "the really good drugs " to help you through some of it.
I am looking forward to following your progress.
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Judie: Welcome to my Naughtie Musings. I appreciate your kind words and encouragement. The last nine months before surgery were a trial of patience and endurance. Since April 14th (the big day) my life has been a series of small and enormous adventures. I'm very glad you've agreed to share the ride.
Psst: just between the two of us. At my last weigh in last week I've lost a total of 58 lbs (from 357 lbs to 299 lbs). Don't tell anyone, it will be included in my next post. (wink)
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Wink back! I won't tell a soul!
We have a relative in Atlanta who underwent bariatric surgery when she weighed 500 pounds, down from 630 in order to comply with the requirements. A couple of years ago, she looked FANTASTIC, but subsequently "fell off the wagon" and gained some of it back. We saw her recently, and were very sad for her. She needed people nearby to give her more moral support. Actually, I think she is in the wrong family for that. We would have been happy to support her morally had we not lived 2000 miles away. She needed the human touch.
My own daughter lost 160 pounds several years ago, but she did it the long way. I much prefer instant gratification to boost my morale, even though it probably hurt like Hell after the surgery.
I have struggled with my weight all my life, so I know what that is like. I was never as heavy as my mother told me I was, though. I was determined to let my daughter find her own way to weight-loss, and she did.
I'm looking forward to your next post, you beautiful woman!!
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