The Incredible Shrinking Woman

Vitamins vitamins....

2009-06-21T21:16:00.000-07:00

I had a really hard time with my vitamin this morning - had half then the other half which turned my belly before it even got down my throat - one large dry reach and it was out lolSo, this morning I went to the pharmacy (not my regular one) and in soluble vitamins they had berocca and a travel vitamin. The travel one didn'nt have B in it at all and berocca I heard has an ingredient that has seen

Food and me

2009-06-20T23:56:00.000-07:00

Well, I am finding this fill has made the world of difference but ya know, I am also finding disappointment growing... if I don't have a nice delish meal I am deeply disappointed because I really can't just have another (like I used to) to make the flavour sensation work it LOLMind you I have had moments where I wondered if my fill went on a holiday - dinner last night? I could have easily had

Post op appointment - Friday 19th June

2009-06-20T17:47:00.001-07:00

Well, I went in for my post op appointment on Friday and I was a little tender - when the surgeon said "lay down on the exam table" I knew what was coming... surely he's not going to give me a fill???!!!!He peeled the surgitape off and as he put the needle in - he said "there, drink this and tell me if that feels ok" what?? it's done? wow!! I didn't even feel it - I was so happy that the fill

Port Revision Operation - yesterday

2009-06-16T00:07:00.000-07:00

Well, I am out and feeling much better.Must get this clear! I am sore - no questioning that but my port area actually feels less painful today than it did pre revision operation so something was obviously wrong (I find out details in my follow up appointment on Friday).Also, I noticed those forums are really getting me down - must limit my time in there - I posted in a few places that I haven't

Fill = Nil ...back to surgery :/

2009-06-10T06:21:00.000-07:00

Well, went in for my second fill today - I thought my biggest worry was not losing weight (I lost 1 kg which despite my fears is quiet normal for the majority) So anyway - we had issues with my port last time as it had flipped to an awkward position and it seems as though its worse this time around. As a result, I have to go back in to have the port repositioned. Its a short surgery but still a

week 6 first fill!

2009-05-13T00:18:00.000-07:00

YAY! OK, I went in for my post check up (3 weeks ago after 3 weeks of in between time) and stated how hungry I was - behold, the nutritionist said move onto normal foods if you can. That was the first big win I have had in ages. Do date I lost 5.5 kg and I thought that was bad but its actually pretty good apparently. Now they tried to do a fill but no go - too much swelling etc etcToday I

Day 15. 118.5 KG

2009-04-17T18:09:00.000-07:00

I lost weight! My only worry is I will be fluctuating an I know I know.. we all lose weight at different levels but I just feel a bit defeated that it wont stabilise. I went for my first walk yesterday with my gorgeous lil gal Hayley...I kind of overdid it and it was at the hottest part of the day but by the gods! I enjoyed it! so did Hayley. Anyway things are going good, I am finding mushies

Vegetarian Alternatives

2009-04-16T18:12:00.001-07:00

(other meat and replacement alternatives)other alternatives - American but we have similar products in Australia Including Zoglos, Santiarium etc==========================ZOGLOS (sorry no web link)==========================Try the Schnitzels and the burgers.Their sausages/burgers have a more 'meaty' taste to them if you miss meat. Their schnitzels are the best!I've found them in IGA stores and

Recipes : Veggie Mince (whole food stage)

2009-04-16T17:58:00.000-07:00

VEGGIE ALTERNATIVES TO MEAT========================= ===I have tried the sanitarium mince and I hate it :) I use VTP/tvp -AVAILABLE AT MOST HEALTH SHOPS -(santiarium use to make them actually also but they're not the best)It's sometimes called TVP or VTP "Vegetable Textured Protein" and its VERY high in protein very low in fat. It is a soy extracted protein and its dehydrated and looks kind of

DAY 14.

2009-04-16T17:29:00.000-07:00

Things are much much better. My Uncle called yesterday who has had the operation - I really don't get to speak to him much and besides being a fantastic bloke he was really supportive. It was great to hear about someone else's experience first hand where I could ask questions as they arose.The pain is really manageable and I have almost no pain now besides some discomfort sitting at the

Day 10. 119 kg

2009-04-12T18:14:00.000-07:00

I had a rough hurdle with a bit of port pain but over all yesterday was minor pain and today is even better - I can get up and down with minimal pain and I find I am having to think less about how I move which is just fantastic! It's making me feel more like me again :)I have felt hungry a few times but it's not as much as a big deal as it used to be - now I just have a bit of soup and I'm fine.

Day 6 same weight

2009-04-08T19:48:00.000-07:00

Apparently my Dietician says the weight wont be reliable because of water retention during this phase but I cant help but look!!!I am having a difficult time sleeping from pain - I also have a weird existing thing ever since I was in hospital last with I think nerve damage to my left thigh. If I lay on my back in a certain way or for too long it goes numb and its been numb since I got out of

Day 5. Updates....

2009-04-07T19:56:00.000-07:00

I called people - got answers.I called the pathologist and they did screw up the test - they missed some blood work and wanted me to go back. I told them - thanks but I would call my Dr first.I called the Dr's and at first (probably because I was quite distraught at that stage) they were a bit defensive and a little cold about it all. I explained the stress I was feeling and that my wrists were

Day 5. 121.6 kg :/ wrists worse

2009-04-07T17:39:00.000-07:00

OK I had a big cry last night in bed. I got a letter from the pathologists saying I needed to have my bloods taken again so someone probably screwed up somewhere. My right wrist is KILLING me and I had to even take a pain killer for it. I consider myself to have a high pain threshold (I once walked around for a fair while with a broken toe thinking it was just a bit 'off') but this is just

Day 4. Breakthroughs!

2009-04-06T18:03:00.000-07:00

121.0 kg!Today I was able to have a whole up and go! I am so happy! This morning I also blew my nose and dislodged the nasty clot that was blocking my breathing so thats a bonus despite how gross it sounds ;)Last night my adorable partner bought me a choccy gelatino with the thinking that I should be on more nourishing liquids by now so that went down a treat - was low fat, decent protein and

So far...

2009-04-05T21:21:00.000-07:00