20 days post op update

[VeeAurora 54]

About time I do an update on here! Tomorrow I’ll be three weeks post op and so far I’ll say some things are exactly how I thought they’d be and others not at all.

Food wise I’m not hungry but I don’t feel full after eating either. Like there’s zero sensation either way, and I don’t mind it but it means I’m still 100% dependent on the exact measurements of portions from my dietician to not eat too much or too little. I’m very careful about what I eat and I’m hesitant to try new things so I’m basically living off Protein Shakes and yoghurt. I’m sure it will get better, just need to be more comfortable with my new stomach first( I can’t wait to eat meat again omggg!)

Physically I’m feeling good but I’m bummed I still can’t sleep on my stomach! It’s the only physical limitation I have now, except being tired more easily of course! So far I’m down 49lbs in total, 23lbs pre op and 26lbs post op.

[Frustr8 7,886]

Hey Sweetie, sounds like you are off to a Good Start. Hey I have had a treacherous time, I still have to measure and be uber-careful with mine and I will be a year in September, you probably won't emulate me, but I will warn you, it hasn't been "easy peasy" for me. And you can't be too careful with your life, after all.
My dietician says I am doing wonderfully well, may look that way but I'm not So Sure. I like the weight loss but my gut instinct? I'm sacrificing my health and well- being to achieve it. Haven't had my low levels of minerals etc checked for 3 months, OH I did have blood drawn for something else only to be told " Oh we don't check for THAT! " Were they just worried I had something I could give other patients? Hospitals are hotbeds of germs anyway, why would this one be different?

[GradyCat 3,692]

Sounds like you're doing well. Good luck on your WLS journey.