So, the day after my last post, I had my follow-up. I actually had lost 17 lbs since my pre-op appointment on 08/26. Awesome!!!!! I had to meet with the surgeon's assistant for the follow-up, because they told me the surgeon was actually still in another surgery.

She told me that I could start trying some soft foods, like yogurt, smoothies, thicker soups, eggs, etc. I've tried some things other than these, but I've had small portions and am really being careful to stick to liquids as possible during the day.

I have however weighed myself everyday at the gym (I can't help it) and I've gained 3 lbs back. I called and spoke to the surgeon's assistant today and she said it probably a combination of trying non-liquid foods and gaining muscle from exercising. I'm only really walking and doing some light arm weights. No chest or abdominal exercising. I'm trying to not be down about it.

My first fill is going to be on 10/07. I'm looking forward to it.

I may still have a little bloating and have no pain except for a nagging little pain on my left side, but it's apparently nowhere near where the port actually is. The surgeon's assistant didn't seem too concerned, so we decided that I would just keep aware of it and make them aware of any changes.

Anyhow, I better run for now. Talk to you all later.