Today I'm one week post-op and feel almost back to normal. The hospital experience was not bad. My pain level was pretty low (0 - 1). My main complaint was I just could not get comfortable. I also experienced nausea before and after the leak test. I would have to say that was the worse. Didn't loose it, but felt close. After I was off the IV and on oral pain meds, I felt so much better. I was home in my own bed the evening after surgery.

The week has been pretty smooth. I'm on full liquids, so I'm living on mashed up cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, applesauce and tomato Soup, Water and herbal tea. I think I may go out and look for a clear Protein drink. I'm not tolerating the Atkins advantage shakes (just don't like them anymore).

I'm a little disappointed that I've only lost 2.5 lbs post op, but I do know that I've lost inches when I put on some of my clothes. The weather is pretty suckie (feels like I need to build an ark). I did get out over the weekend and took several nice strolls around the neighborhood, but now we are back in the rain mode. I do several laps around the house to keep moving.

I've not had much head hunger which is good. However, there is a taco bell commercial for the cheesy gordito crunch that has sparked my interest. This is so strange, since I may eat taco bell once a year. Go figure. I am looking forward to starting mushies next week. I can't wait to try some tuna or chicken salad.

I'm not too worried about Thanksgiving dinner. I know I can stick to my full liquid stage. My thanks is that this will be the last year that I'm fat!

Thanks to everyone for your support and friendship! I wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Hugs and Blessings,

JoAnne

WTG JoAnne! So glad you are feeling well! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Congratulations Joann!!

Welcome to the losers side and so glad to hear things are going well for you!! It just gets better and better!

I wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving

congratulationss Joan, I am glad you are having a smooth recovery. it will get better with every passing day.

JoAnne - so glad to hear that you are doing well and are on the road to recovery ... if you can find a way to divert that rain to Las Vegas, we'd be happy to take it ... can't even remember the last time it rained here.

I wish you and your family a healthy and happy Thanksgiving.

Keep us posted on your progress...each day will get better and better.

JoAnne, it sounds like things are going very well for you and you are in the right frame of mind to handle the holidays. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and keep us posted on your progress.