I had my first post op appointment today, 2 weeks after my surgery. Doctor is very happy with my healing and progress! I have lost 10 pounds since my surgery and I am thrilled! I know it may not stay that way, but I am happy for now. My insicions are all healing well. I was given full clearance to resume all normal activity. He is happy with my eating, except he does not want me on protein shakes any more. He wants me to introduce a bit more things to my diet, different types of food.. slowly and carefully.

I told him about my mistakes, he was very supportive. (I swallowed 3 pills at the same time!, down from my usual 8, but still) I tried the bread route too, I know, I have read here how its not good, but I guess I had to try for myself. It wasnt too bad, but not worth the yuck feeling for now. Even gluten free bread. Lots of postive feedback and I see him again in 4 weeks for a fill!

Stephanie

steph

that is such great news. congrats on the weight loss but more so for that wonderful positive attitude. all the best

Good for you Stephanie, BTW, I have a daughter: Stephanie. How encouraging to hear that you are doing so well. My surgery is scheduled for July 27th. I start my liquid protein diet on July 13th. Did you do the two weeks on liquid protein and if so, how did it go for you? I'm very committed to having this surgery work for me and I want to do just what I'm advised to do, but I am a little worried about being able to stick to two weeks of liquids. I can also have a bit of greens. Cooked or raw and I do like spinach and different lettuces.

I'm so excited to hear that you lost 10 lbs already. Looks like we are starting a wonderful journey. My goal is to be a size 16. I'm a size 24 now. Also, I have very bad knees and I'm hoping the weight loss may help them too. What is your goal?

I did 7 days worth of liquids before the surgery. It seems doctors are different and have different views on how long to be on liquids before. I found a protein shake that worked for me, that took a few trials and errors.. and stuck to Herb ox bouillion for soups. It was not easy. I wont lie to you! I know most people on here that I have read struggled a bit with that part. I am sure you can read on here what others did too to get through the liquids phase. I was allowed to have a scrambled egg or a yogurt if the hunger got too bad and I shook or got really bad headaches, which I did.

I am a size 22 now and I want to be a 14/16. I am excited for this journey, for this change in my life. I have always been overweight and I am ready to have some control!

Wishing you the best!