Almost Three Weeks Post Op

Aug 18, 2013

Since my last post I have had my surgery. I chose to have the vertical sleeve done, it was done at Centennial Women and Childrens Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee by Dr. David Dyer on July 30th. Everything went well, he just ran into some adhesions from previous surgeries that he had to remove, so it took around an hour longer than usual. I had a problem with nausea more than anything so I had to stay an extra day. I have lost 18 pounds since surgery. I didn't like the idea that I have to do each stage for two weeks instead of one if you have the rny, but I just keep looking forward to the 27th so that I can start my soft and pureed diet. The emotional part of my journey has been hard because I used food as a coping mechanism, and now that isn't an option instead I have to feel my feelings and work through them instead of stuffing them down my throat. This journey has brought me a lot closer to God, because without him, and my mom, I would not have made it this far emotionally. So my advice to everyone is to make sure that you hase a support system that you know for a fact that you can rely on. 

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