tsworkinger

Greek yogurt in place of mayonnaise.

I was 50 when I had my surgery. July will be 2 years for me! I did great! Don't regret it for a moment. Was a size 22, now a size 6!!

Congratulations! I too am waiting to see that goal. I had my surgery July 8th and have about 20 lbs to go until I hit my first goal!

Please email me your spreadsheet. tsworkinger@comcast.net. Thank you so much!

I started the soft foods phase this week and I have to say that almost every time I eat I feel nauseous! I've not thrown up but I certainly don't feel good. I'm so sick of protein shakes the thought of them make me gag! I was so excited to start this phase and get off the pureed. I just don't know what to do!!! :-(

Wishing you a speedy recovery! AND remember to walk, walk, walk... helps with the gas! Best of luck!

I had mine in for 10 days. The took it out at my first post op appointment.

Welcome to the forum. This is a great site for support!

Not sure why mine took 3 hours... there were no complications. My surgeon used the Da Vinci Robot-don't know if that's why it took longer.

My surgery lasted 3 hours.

Good luck! Wishing you a speedy recovery!!

Awesome news! Congratulations! The 23rd will be here before you know it!

Hi everyone! Day 3 post op and I'm feeling pretty good. Sipping, walking and napping is all I'm doing right now. Sunday I start full liquids so I can start eating cream soups, SF pudding and yog urt... looking forward to that. Only real pain is around drain area especially when getting up and down. Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers!

Thanks, PittGuy! I'll post as soon as I'm able!

Thanks everyone! I will post as soon as I'm able. @Carol, so glad it all went so well for you; I'm hoping for the same outcome. I had my gallbladder out years ago so I don't have to worry with that. My surgeon's during the procedure with the Da Vinci Robot; supposedly there's less chance of complications and a quicker recovery time. I'm hoping to go back to work in two weeks!!