mackie1967

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Prior to my VSG in August, I told only 2 close co-workers what I was planning to do and they respected my privacy  and did not tell anyone. What most people knew,  is that I was having "hernia repair" surgery (not a lie). I did not tell my manager/supervisor, due to the fact  there is absolutely NO privacy in our office. My manager is extremely unprofessional and actually tells other people the reasons for call-offs (illness, family issues, personal issues ect.). But now, 11 weeks and 53 pounds later,  most people suspect the "truth". I did tell another co-worker the truth when she point blank ask me earlier this week. 

Now, I am getting snarky/snide comments from people. This morning's example: I was referred to as "Miss America" while at the copier. I am 48 years old, and was dressed professionally in black dress pants and a black sweater.  I am dressing nicer, and wearing make-up, and simple jewelery, but still...I am not being cocky or arrogant, ect. I look better and definately feel so much better , and I believe it shows in the way I carry myself.

I have known since the beginning what would happen, by not telling everyone....I was just postponing the inevitable questions...comments...remarks...gossip...rudeness...opinions  and what nots of others!!  

Question: How have you dealt with questions and snide comments? If you did not announce your plans prior to your surgery, when did you tell everyone...how did you tell everyone? Is it too late to "come clean"?

 

 

So today i fit into an XL tank top and my size 18 jeans LITERALLY fell off!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I am 4 weeks out from surgery and down 38 pounds from my high weight of 272...31 pounds from my pre-op weight of 265...16 pounds from my surgery weight. When I read  the numbers it doesn't seem possible!!! But woe is me  I have lost  only 1 pound in a week (thank you "dreaded 3 week stall").  My logical brain tells me I have to focus on the the bigger picture, which is that  I have lost 16%  of my EBW in 4 weeks!!!

I went to dinner yesterday at  an amazing Italian restaurant with  my boyfriend and 12 members of his extended  family.  My mind was racing with thoughts of: "what will I order?...avoid carbs!...what has protein?...will I dump?...will they think it is weird I am not ordering pasta and cannolis?"... But I ordered some amazing soup and it came early, I ate slowly and by the time everyone's food was serve, I was full!!! I had a few tiny nibbles of a salmon patty (no bread in it) and felt great  afterwards!!! 

I love my sleeve!!! Best decision ever!!!

 

I am 4 days post-op, VSG. I had my surgery Monday August 3rd, 2015 at Preston Memorial Hospital, with Dr. Ehab Akkary.

Every thing went really well...except the GAS PAIN and dizziness, during the  first 24-36 hours. If I had been given a do over during that time  I would not had the surgery!!!  But that was only until I had my swallow test and they took out the catheter and JP drain and let me start sipping water. That was the last time I needed any pain medication....36 hours out!!!  After that I turned the corner and started feeling really great.  I required an extra day in the hospital due to my BP being out of control.  Once they took down the IV fluids and gave me my home BP meds everything was fine.

I have not had an appetite,  I have been getting enough liquids with water, broth, Crystal Light (yuck!), SF Jello, SF pudding, and no chunk yogurt.  Funny thing is, I really do not have any pain or cramping after I eat and drink. I have been sipping but also taking bigger drinks, swallowing mindfully...and no problems.

I do feel as though I have done something like 9290 crunches...and I really feel "the burn" when  I sneeze, or get up from the sofa or bed.

I never really posted on here before even though I have been a member for a long time. I guess I felt like I would jinx my self or something. But I hope to use this as a place that I cant rant&rave, gripe, complain but also  share my triumphs, victories, joys, my OMGs and my WTFs!!!  This community has already helped me so much during my pre-op time. I gained so my knowledge, insight and information.  I cant wait to start this journey with all of you guys!

Mackie

HW  4/5/15: 272 lbs

Pre-op diet 7/20/15: 265 lbs

SW 8/3/15: 249

4 days post op: 242 lbs