The last couple weeks have been kinda rough diet-wise. Have been feeling nauseous most of the time and throwing up every evening. I was feeling really frustrated with everything by the time I went to support group last Thursday. I had appointments with the nurse & dietitian scheduled but the soonest I had been able to get in was December 31st and January 12th!
During the meeting the facilitator mentioned that it was taking up to a week to get in to see the dietician. A week? I couldn't get in for a month! So after the meeting I asked her about it and explained what had been going on. She took me back to her office and within 15 minutes I had an appointment to see the nurse that afternoon and the dietician the next day. Much better! The nurse took some pictures of me drinking stuff to make sure nothing was blocked and my stomach had healed properly. Everything good there so I felt better. The dietician suspected either the bariactric vitamins with iron or something in the protein shakes. Back to the soft foods diet for a few days, change to a no-iron vitamin and back off on the Costco protein shakes. Apparently a lot of people have issues with Splenda after surgery and I need a shake mix with stevia (so Debbie, I'll be needing more powder). Felt a little better but still pretty nauseous.
Then yesterday I went to see my primary care doctor for my 3-month diabetes check-up and review of my latest batch of blood tests. (I hadn't talked to him since we chatted about the pros and cons of weight loss surgery) My A1C test was at 5.8 without having used any insulin for 2 months! An optimal result for a diabetic is 7.0; under 6 is considered non- diabetic! Next we reviewed my meds and he noted I had been put back on a lower dose of an oral med, Metformin, by the endocrinologist 2 weeks after surgery. Then he asked why I was still taking it...taking Metformin when you don't need it will cause, you got it, nausea! He told me to "stop it" and I should start feeling better. I also don't need the majority of my other meds anymore. I had stopped most of them right after surgery anyway, but now I have permission not to take them. Amazing how much happier my stomach is feeling. And my meds shelf is lined with vitamin supplements (no iron) and the 2 meds I still need for now. Hoping to get off of 1 more in a few months, the other I'm stuck with for life because of my wacky immune system.
Ready for CHRISTMAS and my son's birthday today. Want to take a moment to again thank my amazing and wonderful family and friends for all your support over the last couple months. I know I wouldn't be successful without your support. Feeling truly blessed this holiday season!
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! With lots of love, Karla
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