I'm on day 4 of my post op and have to say things are going very well. My pain was gone after day 2 but I'm still moving kind of slow. Things were going so well I thought that it would be no problem to go to the store. I asked my system to come and get me only because I don't feel limber enough to get into my truck yet, and boy am I glad I did. I was pushing the cart, happy go lucky, and by the time I was half way through my list (only had about 10 items to get) I was exhausted. I came home and my sister put up my groceries for me and I just vegged in the easy-chair. Guess I need to take things a little slower!

On the diet front, thankfully I'm not having any issues. I'm on full liquids now and had some cream of chicken Soup (strained of course) and it went down with no problem. There have been a few times where I've taken a sip that was really a gulp and felt the tightness in my throat but it soon passes.

I have to say that this site has helped me out a lot. Everyone's contributions here help me make my decision to do this and helped me know what to expect.

So move down the line...Big Kahuna is on the losers bench!:thumbup1:

Im so glad you made the choice to do this surgery. I am still amazed everyday that I can only eat so little and that I am losing weight. Keep walking a little bit more every day, you are still pretty new so taking it easy isnt the worst thing. Just make sure to follow your post op instructions and depending on your post op diet, PROTIEN is the key to quick healing. My doc wanted me to get in 40g of protien for the first few weeks and I used that liquid Isopure mixed with a variety of other liquids to kill the taste. I know that getting in the protien gave me energy and healed me quick.

Isnt it just unbelievable that you recover so quick. I still cant believe how quick the recovery was and now if it wasnt for the small scars and the small appetite i would never know. AMAZING.

Congrats and keep us informed.

Good for you Big Kahuna,

I am 12 days out and feelin great too. Day 4 I was at my daughters graduation and days 7 my kids baseball games. I havent had any problem getting my Protein down either and tried creamed soup today for the first time. Im so glad to hear some else who is on the move and feelin great. keep up the good work and make room on that bench for me too lol the more we move the more we lose

Down 20 pounds cuz I aint sittin on my butt LOL

Good Luck

Good to hear you're doing well...each day does get easier... I still get exhausted but not as bad as last week, I think the trick is do what your body will let you do, then take a break!!

Kathy

I am day 12 and doing great. Still a little tugging on the incisions, but other than that, feeling fab. I am a little concerned that I really don't feel much different. I am not hungry anymore since I moved on to the next phase of food after my one week doc appt. I am loving egg salad, tuna salad, Frigo string cheese, etc. Today I made a yummy lentil soup, pureed it and then mixed in a little plain greek yogurt. Every once in a while I get a little tired, but I think that is because I am only sleeping 5-6 hours a night (so much energy). keep up the good work all!

Sounds like you are doing great. Best of luck on your continued success.

hi, i am day 22 and amazed at how well it has all gone,,, i expected it to be much worst,,,happy to hear you are doing so well,,, i got tired very easily the first 2 weeks then week three went back to work and that wore me out but i started my vitamins at week 2 and i'm starting to feel more energy,,, congratulations,,, take care jeani

Hey Big Kahuna. Congrats on a successful surgery. It sounds like we have very similar post op diets. I'm so grateful that I'll be able to have somewhat regular foods the first week - assuming my stomach tolerates it. I was really worried about being on clear liquids for a long time and being too weak to do anything. I'm sure your energy level will continue to improve as your diet progresses so just enjoy the excuse to rest as needed for now.