Guest guest Posted June 8, 2000 Report Share Posted June 8, 2000 In a message dated 6/8/00 1:25:12 PM Pacific Daylight Time, mustang75000@... writes: << How long ago was your surgery? How much weight have you lost? Have you had any complications? Have you felt weak or dizzy while attempting to work on a limited food intake? Can you briefly tell me your experience? Thank you for your time. Marilee My name is Osler,I'm a nurse from Cincinnati. My starting weight was 272,bmi 46,comorbids of sleep apnea,hypertension,and joint pain. I had surgery 2/21/00. Now 3 mos,1 1/2 week later My weight is 220(52 gone),BMI 37 and no comorbids. I've had no complications,but take my vitamins religiously. I focus on potassium,protein,and fliuds(and salt). Initially you do feel a little weak,but I managed to go to Jazzercise 4 dyas post-op! Some days I was full of energy,some days(rare) I felt like a half flushed toilet! That passed after 2 weeks. Now if I feel weak,it's usually lack of protein/supp. or potassium....easy fixes! I think what amazes me is my loss of desire for sweets. or if I do get that rare desire(which happened to be today!) I ate 2 bite sized reeses(any more wouldn't have made me feel good!) Meaning it would make me sleepy,gassy.........but not dumpy. My tastes have changed, I can honestly say I was craving reeses for the salt(they are a little salty!) I finally had a few pretzels and that satisfied me soooooo much more(preparing to ovulate and wanting to retain fluid!) This is a usual pattern for me. It's taken me a while to trust my body,and listen to it. It's weird how I never " shake " post-op,sometimes I even skip a meal(not recommended) and don't notice,but do the next day. Many people told me I must be addicted to food.I never thought that label fit me.................and I was right!!!! If I was addicted I would be eating around this,or in some " crisis " . Neither of which has occured. I'm empowered,I feel brave! AND I FEEL IN CONTROL OF MY BODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wake up with zero guilt,and no longer obsess about what I'm going to eat...I consult my body first,then act. I'm very pleased w/ my decision. Please feel free to contact me as questions arise. I am interested in your journey! Good luck! Osler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2000 Report Share Posted June 8, 2000 In a message dated 6/8/00 1:25:12 PM Pacific Daylight Time, mustang75000@... writes: << How long ago was your surgery? How much weight have you lost? Have you had any complications? Have you felt weak or dizzy while attempting to work on a limited food intake? Can you briefly tell me your experience? Thank you for your time. Marilee My name is Osler,I'm a nurse from Cincinnati. My starting weight was 272,bmi 46,comorbids of sleep apnea,hypertension,and joint pain. I had surgery 2/21/00. Now 3 mos,1 1/2 week later My weight is 220(52 gone),BMI 37 and no comorbids. I've had no complications,but take my vitamins religiously. I focus on potassium,protein,and fliuds(and salt). Initially you do feel a little weak,but I managed to go to Jazzercise 4 dyas post-op! Some days I was full of energy,some days(rare) I felt like a half flushed toilet! That passed after 2 weeks. Now if I feel weak,it's usually lack of protein/supp. or potassium....easy fixes! I think what amazes me is my loss of desire for sweets. or if I do get that rare desire(which happened to be today!) I ate 2 bite sized reeses(any more wouldn't have made me feel good!) Meaning it would make me sleepy,gassy.........but not dumpy. My tastes have changed, I can honestly say I was craving reeses for the salt(they are a little salty!) I finally had a few pretzels and that satisfied me soooooo much more(preparing to ovulate and wanting to retain fluid!) This is a usual pattern for me. It's taken me a while to trust my body,and listen to it. It's weird how I never " shake " post-op,sometimes I even skip a meal(not recommended) and don't notice,but do the next day. Many people told me I must be addicted to food.I never thought that label fit me.................and I was right!!!! If I was addicted I would be eating around this,or in some " crisis " . Neither of which has occured. I'm empowered,I feel brave! AND I FEEL IN CONTROL OF MY BODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wake up with zero guilt,and no longer obsess about what I'm going to eat...I consult my body first,then act. I'm very pleased w/ my decision. Please feel free to contact me as questions arise. I am interested in your journey! Good luck! Osler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2000 Report Share Posted June 8, 2000 In a message dated 6/8/00 1:25:12 PM Pacific Daylight Time, mustang75000@... writes: << How long ago was your surgery? How much weight have you lost? Have you had any complications? Have you felt weak or dizzy while attempting to work on a limited food intake? Can you briefly tell me your experience? Thank you for your time. Marilee My name is Osler,I'm a nurse from Cincinnati. My starting weight was 272,bmi 46,comorbids of sleep apnea,hypertension,and joint pain. I had surgery 2/21/00. Now 3 mos,1 1/2 week later My weight is 220(52 gone),BMI 37 and no comorbids. I've had no complications,but take my vitamins religiously. I focus on potassium,protein,and fliuds(and salt). Initially you do feel a little weak,but I managed to go to Jazzercise 4 dyas post-op! Some days I was full of energy,some days(rare) I felt like a half flushed toilet! That passed after 2 weeks. Now if I feel weak,it's usually lack of protein/supp. or potassium....easy fixes! I think what amazes me is my loss of desire for sweets. or if I do get that rare desire(which happened to be today!) I ate 2 bite sized reeses(any more wouldn't have made me feel good!) Meaning it would make me sleepy,gassy.........but not dumpy. My tastes have changed, I can honestly say I was craving reeses for the salt(they are a little salty!) I finally had a few pretzels and that satisfied me soooooo much more(preparing to ovulate and wanting to retain fluid!) This is a usual pattern for me. It's taken me a while to trust my body,and listen to it. It's weird how I never " shake " post-op,sometimes I even skip a meal(not recommended) and don't notice,but do the next day. Many people told me I must be addicted to food.I never thought that label fit me.................and I was right!!!! If I was addicted I would be eating around this,or in some " crisis " . Neither of which has occured. I'm empowered,I feel brave! AND I FEEL IN CONTROL OF MY BODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wake up with zero guilt,and no longer obsess about what I'm going to eat...I consult my body first,then act. I'm very pleased w/ my decision. Please feel free to contact me as questions arise. I am interested in your journey! Good luck! Osler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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