I am 3 weeks out from having my revision surgery (tomorrow) and doing well. I'm down to 187, which is VERY exciting and haven't been sick (throwing up) at all since the surgery. I can't explain how much BETTER I feel, but suffice it to say that it's been great to be acid-free and not throwing up every time I eat! I am onto my "mushy" stage, and trying a variety of different foods - it's like the first time all over again! Ahh, those memories of trying to find something exciting to eat!
One difference with RNY vs. the band is that I now have to be VERY VERY aware of the amount of sugar that is in food. I'm supposed to keep it under 15g per meal, which is a bit tougher than I originally thought. This morning, I tried Cheerios Protein which were DELICIOUS and 15g of sugar... they came recommended from my NP. However, I forgot to factor in the sugar that is in the milk (an extra 12g sugar) and about 20 minutes after I finished eating, I started feeling really crummy... lightheaded, cold sweats, nauseous, etc. Got home from dropping Liam off at daycare, and went to lay down for an hour. About 2 hours after eating, I ended up with the runs. All of which are "Dumping" side effects*.
Not fun, to say the least but at least I know now how my body will react to too much sugar! All in all, there was a total of 27 grams, so clearly I have a limit. Glad I was at home to experience the side effects!
On the other front, I'm still home. Definitely out until 7/7 and most likely until 7/21. It's hard, because I feel fine, and with my work ethic feel like I should be at work. However, I still am getting tired REALLY easily, and take daily naps (sometimes 2) so I know I am doing the right thing to let my body heal up.
I started cleaning out clothes from my closet - I have a pile of shorts and capris that have gotten too big. I'm through 80% of my bottoms, and will tackle tops next week. Fun to grow "out" of clothes in the too big way! I'm excited to get a few new pieces to supplement...
That's all for now - will continue to check in and keep everyone posted!
* What is Dumping Syndrome, you might ask?
A group of symptoms, including weakness, abdominal discomfort, and sometimes abnormally rapid bowel evacuation, occurring after meals in some patients who have undergone gastric surgery.
3 comments:
Good to hear you are on the road to recovery and your current weight is really wonderful. I've been a "silent" follower for quite awhile but your post today struck a chord with me. The dumping syndrome is also a common side effect of the colon resection surgery I've had - and I hadn't made the connection to sugar before. I'm going to start watching that more closely. Thanks!!
As I was eating Twix bites this morning, I thought...as I have often...it would be nice if my body would reject sugar once in awhile! But alas, it doesn't and my brain craves it. It's kinda a whole new way of thinking and looking at food yea?
happy to see you back blogging. i am band to bypass revision also. it is delightful, isnt it!? i am not a dumper and all foods agree with me. but i ate turkey hill frozen yogurt one night. i wound up passing out falling off the toilet and in the emergency room. be very careful with sugar...
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