Sorry I haven't posted this week but it's been a crappy week. Not surgery related...just my 1st menstrual cycle in over a year!!! CRAMPS....OMG!
In 2008, I had an endometrial ablation which destroyed the lining of my uterus to reduce my period flow or better yet, eliminate my period. It did just that. I haven't had a period in so long I forgot what it was like. Let's just say I was quickly reminded this week! Where did it come from? If my endometrium was destroyed then were did this come from? Did my hormone changes caused by the surgery redevelop it? I know they say that women become more fertile after Gastric Bypass but man I didn't want Aunt Flow to come back. Anyway...I've been getting off work and going to bed early so that's my excuse for not posting. And needless to say that Children's tylenol did NOT do the trick for my cramps. I miss Ibuprofen!!!
As for my recovery, I'm doing great. No pain, no gain. My current weight is 233. I am comfortably wearing a size 16. I have not had any trouble keeping food down. I eat like a bird though. Food just isn't fun anymore so I hardly want it. Yesterday for dinner I nibbled on barbecued ribs and mac-n-cheese. It was good but I just wasn't interested. I basically just eat to survive.
My lab results came back and all is well except a slight deficiency with my Vit D level. It should be 30+ and my level is 28. I was taking Opurity vitamins but I hate the taste so I'm on Centrum chewables now. Hopefully they will work just fine.
If you have questions for me, please feel free to post to the comments and I will reply. This recovery phase has gotten much better then the first 2 weeks so I will not be posting daily.
Thanks!!!
In 2008, I had an endometrial ablation which destroyed the lining of my uterus to reduce my period flow or better yet, eliminate my period. It did just that. I haven't had a period in so long I forgot what it was like. Let's just say I was quickly reminded this week! Where did it come from? If my endometrium was destroyed then were did this come from? Did my hormone changes caused by the surgery redevelop it? I know they say that women become more fertile after Gastric Bypass but man I didn't want Aunt Flow to come back. Anyway...I've been getting off work and going to bed early so that's my excuse for not posting. And needless to say that Children's tylenol did NOT do the trick for my cramps. I miss Ibuprofen!!!
As for my recovery, I'm doing great. No pain, no gain. My current weight is 233. I am comfortably wearing a size 16. I have not had any trouble keeping food down. I eat like a bird though. Food just isn't fun anymore so I hardly want it. Yesterday for dinner I nibbled on barbecued ribs and mac-n-cheese. It was good but I just wasn't interested. I basically just eat to survive.
My lab results came back and all is well except a slight deficiency with my Vit D level. It should be 30+ and my level is 28. I was taking Opurity vitamins but I hate the taste so I'm on Centrum chewables now. Hopefully they will work just fine.
If you have questions for me, please feel free to post to the comments and I will reply. This recovery phase has gotten much better then the first 2 weeks so I will not be posting daily.
Thanks!!!