I am two weeks post op today!

I feel like October 3rd was a second birthday for me. On that day a new way of life was launched!

Physically, I have been really fortunate I think, regarding healing. Surgery was uncomplicated, and recovery has gone fine. Not much pain. The only pain I have had regularly is in my deepest incision site. But that is finally almost gone! I didn't have much gas, and not a lot of nausea post-op.

I am still on full liquids and trying to be creative so I don't go crazy. I have my protien shakes (which are begining to make me nauseaus), non fat sugar free yogurt, and strained soups- tomato basil is fantastic! I really needed something non-sweet tasting with protien so I took a carton of non-fat cottage cheese and I put it in the blender till it was thinned out to the consistancy of yogurt. Sounds disgusting right? It works for me, I eat 1/4 cup or less at a time and it helps the cravings for savory.

I have had a couple days of extreme weakness. As in having to lay down for hours. I realized that it was not drinking enough of the Protein.

Emotionally, it's been harder. I realize now I was a food addict. So, so many aspects of my life revolved around food (bad ones), pre-surgery. Now post surgery, I find that I have hours of time that I have to fill with new, healthy activites and hobbies. The biggest eye-opener for me 2 weeks out is how much time and mental attention that I used to give bad food. It was my life! So....reinventing now.

So, this is my experience two weeks out! I see the surgeon and NUT Wednesday. I am hopeful to graduate to pureed or soft foods!

Stats:

HW: 239 9/23/16

SW: 219 10/3/16

CW: 211 10/17/16

Edited October 17, 20169 yr by The New Kel

I think that re-establishing your relationship with food is the hardest part of the entire journey. Congratulations on your hard work so far and best wishes as you move forward!

Good for you! It is great to hear success stories like yours. I am hoping mine will be as smooth but I feel I am the same way as you when it comes to my relationship with food and it is the thing that scares me the most. I am going to lose my crutch! That is a good thing but doesn't mean it isn't a very scary thought.

I am on the pre-op diet and go in for surgery on the 25th. I know it will be here before you know it but it does seem like a long way away right now!!!

@@simpsongrad,

Congratulations on the start of your journey! The 25th will be here before you know it.

I understand fully about the food crutch. I can say already that I know the mental aspect of WLS is going to be the toughest part, but surely rewarding once the demons are dealt with .

Best of luck to you and wishes for a smooth recovery! :-)

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This book was very helpful to me on the emotional healing side: https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-First-Aid-Kit-Practical/dp/0976852659 Glad things are going well for you though.

The first step in fixing a problem is seeing there is one.. Good for you.. You got this

Munky

This book was very helpful to me on the emotional healing side: https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-First-Aid-Kit-Practical/dp/0976852659 Glad things are going well for you though.

Thank you for sharing that

Munky

This book was very helpful to me on the emotional healing side: https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-First-Aid-Kit-Practical/dp/0976852659 Glad things are going well for you though.

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This book was very helpful to me on the emotional healing side: https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-First-Aid-Kit-Practical/dp/0976852659 Glad things are going well for you though.

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Awesome, thank you!!

Edited October 17, 20169 yr by The New Kel