It's my 30th birthday today and I can finally eat real food! I had my band removed and converted to the sleeve on 4/9/14. My recovering was rough and I wasn't able to drink more than 2 tablespoons of Water at a time or "eat" without getting nauseous. A week and half after surgery (the night before Easter) I was back in the hospital with pancreatitis and also discovered my gallbladder was full of "sludge". I have one of the best surgeons in the country and he said he has never seen anyone have a perfectly clean and healthy gallbladder a month before surgery (I had an ultrasound) end up with one that looked like mine in such a short time. Needless to say, I had my gallbladder removed last week and was discharged from the hospital after 4 days.

On Tuesday I was given the go ahead to finally move on to mushy/pureed foods! I am excited because I was on liquids for a month (including the pre-op diet). I am not a fan of sweets and artificial sweeteners give me migraines, so the liquid diet was difficult with all of the Protein shakes, popsicles and Jello. I know I still need to incorporate Protein Shakes into my diet, but it is so great to be able to have fish, veggies, and ground turkey. Oh, and I don't have to worry about acid reflux or food getting stuck. I feel "normal". Best birthday present yet! I'm so happy!

Congratulations and Happy Birthday!!!!

Wonderful news Mal! Your 'tone' in your post I feel you have written with a smile. So glad you are finally on the mend - Happy Birthday too, you're just a spring chicken!!

Thank you so much ladies. Yes, my post was definitely written with a smile. It feels good to feel good.

Hi Malsr! It's Karen from San Diego. Happy Birthday! It sounds like you have really turned the corner. How was the recovery from the second surgery? I've have been struggling trying to get enough fluids in. After a lot of vomiting I have realized that three bites is where I stop for now. The next support group is one week from Monday. I am planning to go. Maybe we will get a chance to meet each other.

It's my 30th birthday today and I can finally eat real food! I had my band removed and converted to the sleeve on 4/9/14. My recovering was rough and I wasn't able to drink more than 2 tablespoons of water at a time or "eat" without getting nauseous. A week and half after surgery (the night before Easter) I was back in the hospital with pancreatitis and also discovered my gallbladder was full of "sludge". I have one of the best surgeons in the country and he said he has never seen anyone have a perfectly clean and healthy gallbladder a month before surgery (I had an ultrasound) end up with one that looked like mine in such a short time. Needless to say, I had my gallbladder removed last week and was discharged from the hospital after 4 days. On Tuesday I was given the go ahead to finally move on to mushy/pureed foods! I am excited because I was on liquids for a month (including the pre-op diet). I am not a fan of sweets and artificial sweeteners give me migraines, so the liquid diet was difficult with all of the protein shakes, popsicles and Jello. I know I still need to incorporate protein shakes into my diet, but it is so great to be able to have fish, veggies, and ground turkey. Oh, and I don't have to worry about acid reflux or food getting stuck. I feel "normal". Best birthday present yet! I'm so happy!

Happy Birthday!!!!!! I'm so glad you are feeling better!!

Hi Malsr! It's Karen from San Diego. Happy Birthday! It sounds like you have really turned the corner. How was the recovery from the second surgery? I've have been struggling trying to get enough fluids in. After a lot of vomiting I have realized that three bites is where I stop for now. The next support group is one week from Monday. I am planning to go. Maybe we will get a chance to meet each other.

Hey Karen! I'm sorry to hear that you're struggling a bit, but it sounds like you're starting to figure out what works. I know I get nauseous rather quickly if I drink too fast. I have to sip and take breaks, but I get liquids down. Not as much as I should yet, but I'm getting there.

Where and what time is the support group. The only one I know of is at Scripps La Jolla one Thursday a month. I'd love to meet you as well, so let me know and I'll see if I can make it.

Hi Malsr,

It's Karen. There is a support group next Monday at Scripps memorial at 5:30. When is the Thursday group? I can go to either one. I'm until the 17th of this month.

It was supposed to say I'm work until the 17rh.

Once again I go back to work on the 17th. Hahaha. I don't like autocorrect at times!