Ok... ok... I haven't been here but I have been blogging at obesityhelp.com under LJ1972, so I can catch up there.
The short story - had problem free RNY Gastric bypass surgery at 0730 on Tusday, August 16. I was up walking in less than 2hrs and had zero problems. Dr. Friedman (and the nurses, and my visitors) said I didn't even look like I'd had surgery - no bent over in pain walking (except when my drain started hurting me Wednesday night), no paleness or dark shadows under my eyes, no nausea or unexplainable pain (as in, no pain that wasn't caused by outside forces - drain, driving over railroad tracks, etc). On the day after my 1 week post-op I walked a mile, did the same the next day.
Post-op followup with Dr. Friedman was uneventful - he was pleased with my progress and told me he would release me to general activity and gym workouts. He said to use good judgement and common sense as far as what to do - if it caused discomfort or pain to stop.
Of course, I am too stubborn to admit I need rest after surgery so I have done too much. No pain, no soreness or issues, but just taking too much energy being taken away from healing because I am doing so much. Had a reality check from my counselor who scolded me for the first time in the years I have been seeing him, and also someone online. They reminded me the first month my body is concentrating on healing from the trauma of major surgery and any extra energy I use working out is being taken away from the healing process. Soo I am resting a little more. It does feel good because I have spent the last week exhausted.
I am also having to work on getting my water and protein in. It is so hard to remember without an appetite.
Today we have Tropical Storm Lee out in the Gulf. It is headed to Louisiana but we are expecting lots of rain and wind. Right now it is just a steady light rain and occasional breeze.
"Farm" notes"
The "woosters" have hit puberty so I have them in the old meatie run and Pat has the run of the backyard. I don't mind her being out there but it isn't ideal for her safety. My friend gave me a nice rabbit hutch with a big house attached so yesterday my dad helped me divide the inside of the house in half so I can make a nesting area for Pat. I just need to put up a some fencing to make her a small pen. I am also going to fence under the hutch - I put a platform of privacy fence panel underneath in case she is more inclined to go there in hot weather.
The dwarf rabbits (Cheeto and Oops) are in the new hutch and Bon, the big rabbit , is in the cage my dad made for me. It is under the shelter in the meatie pen
The day before surgery I sent Buddy off for 30 days of training. I wish I had asked for more than just ground training, but I guess I need to start slow for both of our sakes. Trainer says he is smart and willing, and she is going to teach me to work with him. Hopefully he will grow some more so I can ride him after he is 3 and trained (April at least). I really really want to take him to the charity trail ride for the Horse Assistance Council, even though I can't ride him. I think the exposure to the new environment (woods) and all of the activity would be good for him. And I can wear jeans now and probably even fit into one of the Tshirts. Non-Scale victory #1??
Before surgery I worked out with CM - the trainer at the gym at work. She busted me up! IT was awesome! I have 7 paid for sessions waiting for me once I get some energy and endurance back- probably October . I want her to help get me ready to RUN a 5k in the spring. Crazy huh?
I am also trying to work up my nerve to go to the Escambia Search and Rescue membership meeting.... but I don't have anything to offer right now except just me. *sigh*
Anyway... lots going on, lots of "hope" on the horizon. I am ready to live life. At least... I think I am.
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