The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[DogMa]

Well, that was pretty darn lucid for someone so doped up!!! I'm sorry about all the pain, though. I hope you feel better soon. (And why don't doctors tell you stuff like that ahead of time?)

[bikipatra]

I'm so sorry you're in so much pain. On the bright side, is it a good thing you are missing the family that came into town? We have some relatives like that. Of course we do, we're from Texas. Any way, hope the pills take the edge off and you can get some rest.

[rodeomom]

Currently taking 2-7.5 Norcors (a type of hydrocodone every 4 hours. Before the surgery, I was on 1 every 6-8 hours. As long as I take them on time and not wait for the pain to tell me it is time, I do OK. I have a 6" long incision along the Achilles tendon which is the one that bothers me the most. The repair of the heel bone where he cut it is pretty ouchy too. The fibromyalgia tends to make all pain in my body more severe than what might be expected (long way of saying I have a very low pain tolerance).

Thanks for the beautiful flowers Biki! I have never gotten flowers from anyone for any reason. I feel special.

[bikipatra]

You are special! And you are also quite a trooper for dealing with that surgery. It hurts to read about it! I hope the pain starts to lessen soon!

[rodeomom]

I am feeling a bit better today. Had my first follow up appt with the surgeon. He is pleased with how everything looks - I almost passed out when I they took the bandages off and I saw the bruising and stiches. It looks pretty gross to me, but Doc insists that everything is as it should be. The pain is subsiding a bit now so I am actually able to get through a full 4 hours before I need to take another dose of pain meds. Sure was nice to get out of the house today.

Christmas was nice. I wasn't able to finish Deanna's quilt, but I gave her what I had done. Now she is bugging me to finish it which makes me feel good, because that shows she likes it and wants to use it. My sis got me a new pair of cozy slippers and my mom got me a cute pair of Ugg type boots, neither of which I can wear right now due to my ankle situation. I don't want to wear out the left one and have a brand new right one.

As for Medifast, I am completely off plan in order to give my body time to heal. I started to transition back today. My plan is to be back on the 5 & 1 on the first. I figure that is as good a time as any and by then my body should be ready to accept the lower calories again. I learned that I am not ready to deal with food again quite yet. This was good for me because it taught me what I need to do during this time on the plan in order to be prepared to face food again. There is more to this than just 5 supplements and a lean and green - none of it will do any good unless I learn how to deal with real food when I reach goal. Since I hadn't gotten to that point yet, I found myself eating for emotional reasons, eating too much and eating all the wrong stuff. I hope that when I reach goal I will have taught myself how to be able to eat properly by not stuffing myself or going overboard with foods that aren't "healthy". Right now, I can't eat just one cookie - I have to have the whole damn batch, I can't eat just one piece of chocolate - I have to have the whole bag. There is no such thing as a "little bit of peanut butter"... Well you get the point.

I am thankful for this learning experience at this point in the journey. Now, I will be more prepared for the real transition and maitenance when the time comes.

[siglamb962]

I completely understand and have the same problem. When I cheat I can't just be good. I have been struggling with getting back on plan since November!!!

But, I know I can do it, and so can you. Heal quick!

[rodeomom]

I knew that I couldn't "cheat" if I wanted to be on the program. My sister (an HA) and Dr Anderson from TSFL both suggested I add some more calories to my diet in order to prepare my body for the healing from the surgery. I was intentionally off plan so I wasn't considering myself and "cheating" per se. The problem in that thinking was that I gave myself full rein and that was my down fall. While I am not on plan right now, I am reducing my caloric and carb intake in preparation for going back on the 5 & 1 on the First. This is all at the request and with the approval of my surgeon who just doesn't think that 900+/- calories is enough to recover from such a significant surgery.

I am doing well today. Made it though the night without waking up for a pain pill which is a first since the surgery. Now I am off to get some sewing done - my neice needs a dress for a dance tomorrow and I still have two quilts to finish.

Blessings to all!

[siglamb962]

I get it. I think you are doing just fine. I decided to go off plan and then never could get back on. I am really trying, and know that I do not have the strength to do it on my own yet. I learned a lot about how quickly I can slip into bad habits! I am on a restart of day two again, so wish me luck!

I think that 900 calories is a little skimpy for surgery recovery, but just add a little more protein as it really helps with cell repair and healing. I am really glad you are doing well. Making it through the night without the pain pill is great, next thing you know you will be forgetting them and not needing them at all. Be good to yourself and try not to do too much too soon.

[rodeomom]

I don't know if I was just so exhausted from not sleeping well or if I the pain just wasn't bad enough to wake me up, but I was glad to sleep well for once. I can't even remember the last time I slept all night.

Well, got the dress done for my neice for her dance. Just finished it though so I haven't gotten to the quilts just yet. I know I will be spending tomorrow in Mansfield, Ohio so Deanna can go snowboarding. Since she lost her license due to her accident, she is only allowed to drive with a licensed driver in the car. My mom and dad aren't too keen on spending the day an hour from home with nothing to do so I get to go with her. Her boyfriend's mom wants to take me out to lunch, other than that I don't know how I will spend my time up there. Good thing I have a couple of good books AND that new hand held computer Sudoku. Guess I will find a comfy seat close to the fire.

Siglamb - I do wish you strength and power in your journey to get back on plan. Luck has nothing to do with it. You have to be ready - mind, body and soul or MF just won't work. Get some of that good self talk going and keep reminding yourself that you are worth it and that you are working towards a better life. Let me know if I can help in any way.

Blessings all!

[bikipatra]

Glad you slept well! I did too and it makes a bg difference.

[rodeomom]

I guess I bragged a little too much about sleeping well because last night was horrid! Even though I wasn't in that much pain really, I tossed and turned just had a bad night.

Well, I am heading to Mansfield today so my daughter can go snowboarding. I have a good book and will be able to keep myself entertained.

[rodeomom]

Smile for the day - I thought this was really cute.

During a visit to the mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director how do
you determine whether or not a patient should be institutionalized.

"Well," said the Director, "we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a
teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket to the patient and ask him or her to
empty the bathtub."

"Oh, I understand," said the visitor. "A normal person would use the
bucket because it's bigger than the spoon or the teacup."

"No." said the Director, "A normal person would pull the plug. Do you
want a bed near the window?"

[bikipatra]

I never got the picture of the flowers! Hope they stayed fresh looking for a while...

[katieb920]

Hey Brenda,

Just checking on how you are feeling..... Hope you have a wonderful 2008
Katie

[Patty]

Hi Brenda - Wanted to wish you a very Happy New Year and hope you are feeling good