So, I am two weeks out today and wanted to give an update to you all and my Red Velvet Gang members!!

I feel AWESOME!! I have been back to work since day 9. I am taking my Iron pills for my anemia and it is helping ALOT with the energy loss that I felt last week. I feel like a brand new girl!! I am still not getting in all my Protein, but I spoke with my nut today and she informed me that while I am on this stage (full liquids), it is o.k. to not get much protein!! And to think, I have been killing myself!! Anyway, she advanced me to the next stage, pureed foods....I am STOKED!! I actaully get to have tuna, chicken, and egg salad tomorrow. I can have Soups and anything put in my magic bullet all smashed up with sauce on it!! Who would have guessed that would make me so happy!! :D :D

I weighed myself this morning and have lost 8lbs. That is a double bonus and really makes me happy!! Happy dance for me!! My steri-strips are starting to come off and when they do, I will start to put scar therapy on them. I still feel like someone has kicked me in the ribs a little and I still have some bruising on my left side. I am able to drink more and take bigger bites now.

I can sleep normal now and have for about 5 days. I no longer need to nap during the day!! I have normal bp and blood glucose readings. My dr. took me off my bp and diabetic meds last week!!! WOOT!

I feel like I am feeling more normal now!! So happy that I made the decision to have this surgery!

Have a great day everyone!!

Hugs,

Kelly

That's great news! Sounds like you are doing really well. Congratulations!

Dumb question - but what's scar therapy?

I just meant that I would begin working on my scars that are on my belly now. I have stuff to put on them to try to diminsh their appearance.

Kelly

That's great news! Sounds like you are doing really well. Congratulations!

Dumb question - but what's scar therapy?

Congratulations!! Your post made my day. I was feeling a little on the fence today and your post reminded me of why I am doing this and how I hope to feel afterwards. Thanks for sharing!

Congratulations! Sounds like you're having a great recovery and are off to a wonderful start.

Yippee Kelly! I am so glad to hear your progress- I was worried about you! YOu sound like you are in wonderful shape!

I too felt a turnaround of energy in the past couple of days. I started walking again.

My two week post op appointment is Wednesday and I really really hope to be put on mushies too- I am just craving Protein in chewable form.

My doctor is adamant I get protein from the start- its funny how everyone is different! My drinks really help me feel satisfied. I posted in my day 13 post my routine for getting in 80-90 grams a day- in my hope that my protein satisfied body will turn to those ugly fat cells for THEIR cravings ! ;-P

I have lost almost 10 pounds since surgery day, 28 pounds since I started my pre-op. It is so weird and hard to wrap my head around losing that much so fast. I get why people don;t feel the size they are- it is such a rapid thing to keep up with. I did notice last night on my walk that the jacket I have worn for years is hanging looses a bit.

Kely does the Iron make you constipated? That is always my fear with iron....

Thanks Meggie!! You ARE my biggest fan! :D

I do not seem to have a problem with the Iron, but i do still have diaharreah from time to time. I think either the yogurt or Protein drinks ( i am not supposed to drink)!!

I am super excited to get to actually have some 'real' food even if it is all pureed up!! i think i am going to have chicken salad as my first meal!! come on tomorrow!! LOL

Good job on the 10lbs!! That is great!! Keep rockin' that sleeve girl!

My pants that I am wearing today at work are really big in the butt!! I feel as if everyone is staring at the saggy butt! LOL People are starting to comment!! I lost 55lbs pre-op and only a few people noticed (or said anything), now people are starting to say stuff! I just smile and say thank you!

Good luck with your appointment on Wednesday! I will keep my fingers crossed that you can advance your diet too!!

Hugs,

Kelly

Yeah Kelly!! So glad you are feeling better and doing so great.

My Dr. had said I could start with some mushies. I have had a spoonful of chicken salad, egg salad and cottage cheese so far with no problems. It was great to have something that was not sweet tasting since I was advised to stay away from soups and full liquids consisted mostly of Protein shakes and a couple things of yogurt for me.

My nut gave me a recipe for Mock Mashed Potatoes made with califlower. I can't wait to try this tomorrow.

Thanks Susan!!

I am soooooo very sick of Soup and yogurt and grits!! Yogurt tasts like dirt to me these days...i think they did something to my tastebuds in surgery!! Grits are no fun when they are so runny!! And soup just sucks! Oh, and Protein drinks make me GAG!!

I am so ready to have some real food!! At least something that has some texture to it anyway!! I just hope and pray that they don't make me sick!

I have had mashed cauliflower b4 and it is yummy!!

Kelly

Kelly, I am so happy for you....I do not go back to my docotor till June 3 and I am on full liquids till then. Keep feeling better. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers everyday

Thanks Meggie!! You ARE my biggest fan! :D

I do not seem to have a problem with the Iron, but i do still have diaharreah from time to time. I think either the yogurt or Protein drinks ( i am not supposed to drink)!!

I am super excited to get to actually have some 'real' food even if it is all pureed up!! i think i am going to have chicken salad as my first meal!! come on tomorrow!! LOL

Good job on the 10lbs!! That is great!! Keep rockin' that sleeve girl!

My pants that I am wearing today at work are really big in the butt!! I feel as if everyone is staring at the saggy butt! LOL People are starting to comment!! I lost 55lbs pre-op and only a few people noticed (or said anything), now people are starting to say stuff! I just smile and say thank you!

Good luck with your appointment on Wednesday! I will keep my fingers crossed that you can advance your diet too!!

Hugs,

Kelly

OH I can just IMAGINE that chicken salad! YUMM! egg salad is something I am craving beyond reason ;-P

Update your ticker girl! It is so easy to do...

I am so happy for you guys! Meggie, I have my post op Dr appointment Wednesday as well, and I am hoping they tell me I can start on some mushie food - I am really tired of runny stuff -

I am feeling like a new person myself, the last two days I havent had ANY pain and just feel really really good!

I am so happy I did this, this is just awesome!!

Nice to see you and Kelly - I have missed talking to you

YAY KELLY!! It is so good to hear how you are doing and that you are feeling great! WOW!! You lost a ton of weight preop too!! Way to go on it ALL! I go in for my sleeve tomorrow so I am excited to be on that journey with you all.

Keep up the great work!

Joan

Congratulations! you are off to a great start.

I just hope to do the same. I am just about 2 weeks post-op which is in 2 more days, I am still only comfortable with liquids. My Dr. said I could start introducing mushies but when I try I get lost of heartburn and gas, so I think I'm just gonna try to stick with liquids a little longer. I guess the up side is that I am loosing weight and I have very minimal pain.

Congrats again and I look forward to your next update.

I am so happy for you guys! Meggie, I have my post op Dr appointment Wednesday as well, and I am hoping they tell me I can start on some mushie food - I am really tired of runny stuff -

I am feeling like a new person myself, the last two days I havent had ANY pain and just feel really really good!

I am so happy I did this, this is just awesome!!

Nice to see you and Kelly - I have missed talking to you

I was hoping you would post! I am thrilled to hear your news about feeling so good! I think all three of us are doing famously.

And it looks like you have lost tons of weight- woohoo!

Oh I hope we both have good news on Wednesdy. I am soooo ready for mushies!

I ate some of my chicken salad and I must say the texture is weird being pureed, but it sure did taste good!!!

I felt really ok after eating it and not sick. I was worried about that. I didn't eat as much of it as I could have, I took it slow, maybe 5 bites. I am going to eat more at luch time, LOL i ate it for b fast!! I was so happy to have "REAL" protein!!

Have a great day gang!!

Kelly