Two weeks out

[shriner37 249]

Today is two weeks past surgery. Recovery has gone well with no complications. My surgery was a revision from sleeve to bypass for hernia and GERD issues. I've dropped 10+ lbs in the two weeks which seems right in line (I was only at 227 on date of surgery). Per my surgeon's plan today we could progress to soft solid Proteins, so it was great to have an ounce or two of sliced deli meat for lunch. Only downside is that they do an internal stitch to hold things together and that pain is real. I'm told it'll go away 4-6 weeks following surgery but until then it's the only downside to an otherwise good recovery so far.

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Congratulations! Is deli meat like salami?

[Spinoza 1,194]

Thanks for checking in - it's great to hear your update! Are you feeling relief from the GERD or is it too soon for that? Hope the pain goes away soon and that you get a good loss as well.

[shriner37 249]

3 hours ago, Pollito said:

Congratulations! Is deli meat like salami?

More like thinly sliced roast beef or turkey.

[shriner37 249]

1 hour ago, Spinoza said:

Thanks for checking in - it's great to hear your update! Are you feeling relief from the GERD or is it too soon for that? Hope the pain goes away soon and that you get a good loss as well.

Thanks. Have had no GERD issues since surgery but then again I've been on a liquid or pureed diet until today.

[GradyCat 3,692]

I'm glad you're recovering well. Keep us posted on your progress with the revision.

[emk101009 18]

I am 4 days out from same procedure. I feel not so alone now.