For the clinic to call me back about my blood work. They definitely had some new instructions for me as they were pretty concerned about my Vitamin A as it is very low compared to what it should be. She asked me if I was having any trouble with my eyes and well the answer to that is yes... I actually went out the other day and bought a bunch of dollar store reading glasses as I assumed that I was just getting old and needed them which I probably do anyways because I was having reading issues before but the problem had increased quite a bit after the surgery. So maybe the vitamin A will help the issue some. I was also told that I have to switch multi-vitamins to a different brand, one that has a little more Vitamin b in it and I have to switch over to a different calcium as the one I am taking now with the Vitamin d in it is not absorbing the way it should so my vitamin d is low also. That was actually very surprising to me considering how much sun I get and how much milk I drink and of course my protein was borderline low but she was not all to much worried about that one but I do need to increase my intake some. Gee it sounds like I am falling apart but that is not the case at all. It is just being that I am new to the surgery we have to make the adjustments as they come. eventually we will get it all ironed out and I will have a routine down. For now though we just have to keep plugging away. I asked the clinic where I was compared to others and she said other then her main concern the Vitamin A that I was doing just GREAT !!!! so that is good news.
Also I wanted to share with you that over the weekend you all know I had a garage sale. Well during that sale a couple came in and was looking at clothing. They mentioned to me that they just had WLS. I was like so did I, after talking a bit and comparing stories, we found that we had surgery just a couple weeks apart at the same place. (They were a husband and wife who did it together). It was very cool to share stories and talk about our successes. But what I really wanted to mention is this. When you decide to have this surgery it is NOT a quick fix and takes dedication and a will power to change your life and your way of eating and thinking about eating. This couple to me was a couple who, while I wish them the best, did not make the choice to have this surgery for the right reasons and I think they were only looking for that magic fix. The reason I say this is because as they were talking they said a few things that brought up instant red flags. For instance: the weight that they started at were very close to mine and they had not lost nearly as much weight as myself, that alone is not a big thing because everyone loses differently but the facts that they told me that they occasionally eat a bite of cookie ( and for us fat people you know when you say a bite of cookie you really mean you ate way more then that) and that they also had soda pop. Those two things tells me that they are NOT dedicated to losing the weight and most importantly keeping it off. It tells me that they are not looking to change there lifestyle and there way of thinking. I just really feel that they are setting themselves up to fail and that really is sad. This surgery will not help you if you are not committed to helping yourself and changing your ways!! I am proud to say that I have not had any sugars or any pop since 4/12/08 and I plan on continuing that for a very , very long time.. I mean heck I have come this far, had my guts rearranged so why on earth would I want to jeopardize it and you know what? It does not really even bother me all that much, the other day I went to a B-day party there was a big old cake and I was not the least bit tempted, while everyone ate cake I snacked on some watermelon and found that to be just as tasty if not more so. I guess the whole moral of this story is that I am just bringing this to your attention because if you are reading this and are thinking about having this surgery I want you to really think about the reasons you are doing it and be ready to make a total lifestyle change.
Take care everyone.... Talk to you Friday, weigh day !! MEchele
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You go girl,...About time someone that had the surgery told the truth. Proud of you, and awed by your success...
Thanks for sharing. I love that you can see your successes so clearly, even with a low Vitamin A problem!!
Love you girlie!
Hey Me-Chele-
First time at your blog. I see that you had the RNY. I had the DS three years ago. I congratulate on your healthy attitude toward sugar and soda pop- we call it COKE down here. I did not have any for at 6 months after my surgery. However, I will encourage you to stay off as long as you can- even fake sugar. Because once you do, it makes you want more.
As far as your labs go, there is a website where you can get extra vitamin D. You will need it trust me. If you let that calcium fall and the d too long, you will have bone issues and your PTH will shoot up. So, please get a handle on those now. I am happy to give you some sites and tips.
Also, have protein shakes also. It is my breakfast of champions. I have a 46 g shake every day that is only 180 calories. Awesome taste too. Good Luck.
Its hard to hear about other W.L.S patients breaking rules, especially when we follow them. I have a neighbor who had gastric bypass surgery about 10 months ago. She drinks soda all day, everyday. She smokes like a chimney, doesn't take her vitamins, and doesn't eat right. I've seen her eat burger king french fries and pizza. I get annoyed because i looked uo to her before. She was the one who encouraged me to have gastric bypass surgery. She would tell me the usual things like follow the rules, it's only a tool, etc. She tells everyone she worked really hard to lose the weight. Shes also quick to yell at someone for not following rules to a T. What annoys me most is that she's preaching at new patients, telling them to follow the rules that she breaks all day. She never exercised and used drugs to lose weight faster. She's now getting help for her addictions but she still lies about being a saint. My point, most rule breakers are in denial still. They might be successful or maybe not, but denial is strong. I wish they would do further testing to help those who aren't ready. The best thing you can do is be honest. I avoid my neighbor now, i cant have that negativty around me right now. Im very fragile and need to get my mind and body right before i have the chance to help others.
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