So, I’ve learned a lot in the last week about what happens after you have weight loss surgery! Most of these tips are for loved ones of anyone who has had this surgery so you can more understand what is happening. The most important thing I’ve learned is that fat stores estrogen. Yes ladies if you are holding fat within your body you are also holding in estrogen! GREAT WHAT FUN! So, after weight loss surgery you are putting your body into a certain state of starvation. Due to the malabsorption of food etc your body starts to feed off the fat you have stored which leads to the weight loss. However, the down side to all of this is when the fat cells “burst” it releases that extra extrogen into your system. So, what does this mean for the patient and the people around them. Well, for me it means I NEED MY MEDS!!!!! It basically sent my emotions into a tizzy!!! We are talking roller coaster city and without the meds I would not have been able to come out of that funk! It’s so important for families and friends to know that when your friend goes into a funk like that it is truly hormonal and they are fighting as hard as they can to get out of it. A day of crying is ok, mood swings are ok and this could go on for a year!!! Yes you heard me right a YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHEW!!! Trust me I’m not looking forward to that anymore than you all are! HA HA HA HA I’m hard enough to deal with on a good day! HA HA HA HA
So that’s the biggest thing I’ve learned in the last week. I try and be VERY mindful of it and make sure I have my meds in me (which is easier now that I can take in some solid foods) and I try and remember it isn’t what people said or did around me. I’m just losing the fat! Which then perks me up and off I go on my lil merry way!
On the goofy side of weight loss surgery, most patients refer to their stomach as a “pouch”. They also tend to give their “pouch” a name. Never being one to be left out I have lovingly started calling my pouch . . . . wait for it. . . . “Lil Pouchy” (I know I know I’m a genius!) So if I ever refer to “Lil Pouchy” in my blogs you’ll know what I’m talking about! (see weight loss surgery has it’s quirky side too! LOL)
Well, things are going well here. I think I’m back on track and eating some solid foods is fun! I made cheesecake with Tofu. Should have known better since it had Tofu in it! But I was willing to give it a shot! Yeah didn’t work out so well! Not ALL cheesecakes are alike! But don’t you worry I’ll find a cheesecake recipe that actually TASTES like cheesecake! HA HA HA HA
So from “Lil Pouchy” and Me! Have a great day! And make sure you get all your needs for the storm tonight! FRENCH TOAST ALL AROUND!!!! (except for me, I’ll have some applesauce! HA HA HA )
