APRIL 6th

[Morethan_justa_prettyface 8]

Yes I am finally home, I was allowed to leave Thursday night. I'm much better now, just a little pain here and there from gas and my incisions. The hardest part for me now is trying to find a Liquid Protein that my stomach can tolerate because I'm lactose intolerant and one that I'll actually drink. So far I haven't been getting much Protein in which I know is really bad. Hopefully by Tuesday I can start on purée foods. How are you doing? Are you on Instagram?

[OhSoNoni 5]

No I'm not on Instagram. I'm glad you are feeling good. I've been home since Wednesday and my challenge is I have to do 1 week of thin Clear Liquids. Very difficult. My post-op appointment is Tuesday when I start back on Protein Shakes. Can't wait. Seems like instructions vary from doc to doc. I am also lactose intolerant. Have you tried mixing Protein Powder with soy, almond or cashew milk? Soy milk works for me.

[Morethan_justa_prettyface 8]

I noticed how a lot of doctors have different instructions. I haven't tried the powder in milk, but Silk makes a soy milk that has Protein already in it, and I've been sipping on that here and there. I just don't like milk in general, but I'm trying with this one.

[OhSoNoni 5]

I'm getting very depressed. I'm not doing well with the no eating at all. I really pray this is the most difficult part of my journey.

[Downsizing Annie 15]

I've been really depressed and emotional the last couple of days... I'm sure we will get through this... It only gets better!!!

[Morethan_justa_prettyface 8]

It is very hard, I know how you feel. I've been told that it'll get better. I've been down too because I haven't lost any weight since surgery. Preop I lost 44lbs after surgery I gained 9 due to the liquids in my IV and now compared to others after their first week I haven't noticed much. I'm hoping my scale is just wrong

[OhSoNoni 5]

Definitely don't compare yourself to others. Everyone is different. I had my 1 week pre-op appointment today. I'm on Protein Shakes for 2 weeks. We'll see how this phase goes. Hope you are doing well.