shellyL

My doctor is just as conservative. Two weeks clear, two weeks full, two weeks purée, and two weeks soft then on to a full diet. My whole overweight life, I have pushed the rules, and justified my way up to 300 lbs. I mean, pizza is just bread, dairy, meat and veg. Nothing wrong with that, right? Just this once, to get the most out of this surgery, maybe, it's time to let someone else be in charge for a while. For me, following the plan I was given is a step towards dealing with all the head stuff that got me here in the first place.

I was discharged on clear liquids and skim milk. After 2 weeks (my 1st post op appt) I'll graduate to full liquids, then 2 weeks of purees, 2 weeks of soft food, then normal diet. Every one is different!

I've been overweight all my life, but I've always been pretty healthy too. Now that I'm in my late 40s the co morbidities are starting to pop up. This year it's been sleep apnea, and more aches and pains than usual. I've dieted on my own, and under doctor supervision with no long term success. I decided I didn't want to spend the second half of my life waiting for the fat to kill me. The sleeve is the tool I need to help me be successful in winning this life long battle. I was sleeved on 6/26 and so far so good. I'm recuperating really well!