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cat

2/21/07

What a day!

First off it was my anniversary with Johanna- she bought me the coolest journals and picture frame. I am so lucky! Next was Sully's birthday! She turned 28. or something like that!

And today was my first day back to work! OMG- it was great seeing everyone, but I can't believe how tired I was walking from the parking garage to the building! I was wiped out by the time I got to my desk! I then did some work- I felt like such a super star because everyone kept coming into my office to see me- again, I'm lucky!

They had decorated my office so it was so cool and inviting for me to come back to work! I loved it. I only wanted to work 4 hours, but I stayed for 5- and I was wiped out. I mean wiped out! I got home about 2PM and ate something small and immediately went to bed- I was knocked out! I slept for almost 4 hours-

then we went to an HOA meeting and Johanna got elected to the board! wahoo! She's so fabulous! Anyway- all for today- we'll see if I go in tomorrow if I just work from home-

Catte

New Beginnings

this is such an exciting time for me! I have chosen to become a Mary Kay consultant today and I couldn't be happier!

More to come!....

2/20/07

Okay, so I had surgery 15 days ago, a little over 2 weeks. I'm now eating pureed stuff and I'm so excited.

So far I have eaten:
refried beans & cheese (heaven!)
mash potato (not good, didn't sit well and hurt)
egg (scrambled- hurt, didn't sit well- think I ate too fast)
tuna salad (with crackers- not too bad at all)
peanut butter (with crackers)

I FREAKIN' love RITZ!

Anyway- tonight a friend of mine has made me some chicken- she's gonna bring by and I can puree that and eat it! I can't wait! I'm sooo excited.

I feel pretty good- little tired, but it's to be expected. Still not drinking all my protein- get in about 60 grams a day, need to be getting in 75- but those powder drinks just taste AWFUL!

Anyway, moving right along! I go back to work tomorrow for 1/2 a day and will probably do that for a week or 2 before I go back full time.

more pics to come!

2/17/07

Tonight was the first time I went out and played. Johanna took me to the movies with our friends, Carrie and Jason. She dropped me off at the ticket counter so I could buy our tickets and she parked. I had showered before the movie (go me) and it really tired me out- Anyway, waiting for her was tiring - I had to lean up against the pole, but I think it's because I'm just eating so little really.

My doctor's office had told me to stay on a liquid diet the first 2 weeks after surgery- and then around week 3 I could introduce pureed foods. I didn't really feel confident in the dietitian's directions and so when I went back the 2nd time, I questioned them again- well wouldn't you know, the dietitian was replaced, and well, I didn't feel that much more confident in the new chick either! They just keep telling me to read the packet.

I've read the damn packet so much I could rewrite the packet! Jeesh. but today- day 12- I decided was the day I would try some pureed foods! I'm such a rebel!

This morning I made oatmeal and pureed it- it was about 1/4 of a cup- cooked. And it didn't upset my stomach or anything- that made me sooo freakin' happy to have some actual food in my pouch!

Then in the afternoon- Johanna made me refried beans- pureed with cheese- about 2 oz- I was freakin' flippin I was so excited! I felt so great after eating it. I felt nice and content- didn't over do it- and just felt good.

Then this evening I had some tomato soup- light little dinner :)

I've only drank about 40 oz of water today- need to step it up. I need to get in a good 64- but jeesh- seriously- it takes me damn near an hour to finish 4 oz. All in due time.

anyway- everything feels good and I'm happy- just wanted to give ya an update!

Cathy

2/16/07

Well things seem to be going really well! I haven't weighed myself in a few days- don't want to over due the weighing in!

I'm allowed to eat more soups that are thicker- because my sugar is SOOO low right now. It's averaging about 70. I feel a bit tired, but I hear that's to be expected. I have done really well getting my protein in today and about to eat my third meal- sort of late- but I woke up late today!

So the last couple of days I've been having tomato soup and split pea soup. ANYTHING more than chicken broth is kick butt!

2/13/07 - up and down

Hey hey!

Well today was a little less vibrant than yesterday- not really sure why- but I sorta been feeling under the weather a bit today.

I got my staples removed and so far have lost 40 lbs! wowSERS! but I had a slight fever all day and my sugar's been in the low 70's- that makes Johanna freak out-

Anyway just wanted to say hi hi and let ya know what was goin' on in my little neck of the woods.

cat

2/12/07

2/12/07

So much better...

Okay- so Saturday the 10th, I had a complete mental and emotional breakdown. I wouldn't eat or drink and I cried all day thinking this was a terrible terrible mistake and I needed to eat a big mac. hehe. I have to laugh at myself because I'm soooo freakin' dramatic. What the hell is wrong with me?

Anyway- I got a lot of help from a website called Obesity Help. com. It's like a myspace for people battling the bulge. Here's my little profile- people were really supportive and helped me in many ways.

Also- many of my friends emailed me- and I can't thank them enough- Just getting encouragement when I needed- that's what friends are for.

http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/c2cat98/


Cathy

2*10*07

Well-

this could be the worst day yet. Not that I'm in so much pain- but I swear I can't stop thinking about food. Any food. I could make a list- but that wouldn't help matters. I just had my first instance of vomitting- and it could be the worst thing ever other than getting kicked in the nuts. I don't have nuts- but I imagine these two things are very similar.

It was so painful- nothing was there to come up- but my whole body was shuttering. It was horrible. Mentally I think this has been the worst day. I'm regretting my decision- I feel like I've made a mistake- and my mom- my inspiration said to me, "too bad, too late." gotta love her.

Been trying to relax and rest but that too has been pretty painful. I've been trying to watch TV, DVD's and movies, but everything equates to food one way or another. No wonder our society has gotten outta control- we revolve around the next course.

currently I'm refusing my medication- nexium. That little purple bastard pill can kiss my ass. I had to sprinkle it on my jello- thanks to it, I can never eat black cherry jello again. And my protein drinks taste like cheap koolaid with fake sugar. ugg. for real- this is the worst day and I'm the biggest titty baby lala right now.

but I feel a little better now that I wrote some of this out.

2*9*07

Well- My surgery was on Monday- today's friday and I feel like complete dirt! Not in as much pain, but not feeling all that great either. I'm already sick of jello, popsicles and ice chips. If I drink too much water though, I get really sick- so I can barely sip it right now.

I've been asleep most of the time, and prefer it that way. I just went for a short stroll on the sidewalk just now and it made me wanna poop- but false alarm! just farted!

I'll be keeping everyone posted hopefully via my blog here-

catte

2/4/07

Tomorrow's the big day! I'm so nervous! but so excited! I had to do my prep stuff today and have pooped more than I've ever in my life!

I have to be at the hospital at 7 and actually will go into surgery around 9 or 9:30 and it should take about an hour and a half to 2 hours. I'll be posting soon!

Cat

2/2/07

Forgot to tell people! I got rescheduled for Monday, Feb. 5!

Have lost 21 lbs to far pre-op! I'm so excited- keep ya updated!

Cat