Anyone reading this blog over the past 8 months will understand when I say that this year has been tough. I have had multiple vomiting attacks with increasing intensity. Although I was finally diagnosed with gallstones my consultant said that my symptoms were very atypical and warned that removing my gallbladder may not resolve all of them.
On August 7th I had gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy). During the operation my surgeon discovered that my colon had wrapped itself around the tubing of my gastric band creating a very acute angle in the top right hand corner. This was the cause of the distortion that was seen in the CT scan earlier this year that was originally thought to be caused by constipation. The tubing has now been cut and everything released. I am feeling so much better now. I didn’t realise quite how unwell I had been feeling until everything was sorted out. The stomach cramps and loud bowel sounds have all stopped and so far I haven’t been sick.
Now I have to get myself back to normal. Since my scary attack in June I have not been sticking to the Slimming World plan at all. All I’ve wanted to eat are sandwiches, mini cheddars and smarties. I have gained a few pounds but not enough to make much of a difference to the way I look; a benefit of being tall I suppose. Having a few of my old favourites has been nice but I have found it very difficult to give them up again. My brain keeps coming up with excuses as to why I should put off returning to healthy eating for yet another day. I finally succeeded in having a day fully on plan today so this should spur me on to continue.
I also need to build up my activity again. I’m still only 12 days post surgery so I need to be a bit careful. My abdominal muscles are still sore and I’m finding that I need to support my middle with my arm when I’m walking for anything longer than a few seconds. I just need to grit my teeth and get on with it. I’m planning on starting swimming again in 3 weeks and I’m hoping it will help to tone up some of my sagging skin.
For the first time this year I am confident that things are going to get better!
My Faulty Brain 