grandmaree
11 Days Post Op
Jan 11, 2009
I am 11 days post-op, 9 pounds down since surgery (not so good, I don't think), 17 pounds down since the liquid diet and 35 pounds down since beginning this journey a year ago. So, I have really forever lost 35 pounds and I know I shouldn't complain!!I have been so blessed!! No complications whatsoever!! I was so worried about the post op gas pain...none!! I didn't need pain meds long. I am driving. I already have more energy. I guess the only problem I am having is getting the internal plumbing to work correctly...I am taking stool softeners daily and have had to use glycerin suppositories to get things moving. But, if that is the worst of it, I will take it.
Went out to eat at Souper Salad today, and I had a couple of small bowls of vegetable beef soup broth (skimmed the broth off the top of the soup) and 4 hours later am still feeling very full!! It is amazing!! If I can get this feeling all the time, I can definitely see where I will lose the weight!! I forgot....I had some jello, too. They didn't have sugar free, so I was a bit nervous, but no dumping...woohoo!! Anyway, am very happy with my tolerance of foods thus far. I have not felt the need to throw up at all.
Only 2 more Lovenox shots to go....will be glad not to have to take those anymore. Just because I forget and find myself up at 1 a.m. giving myself a shot!!
So far...no buyers' remorse....I am very glad I did this!! I know as I lose weight it will be lost forever this time!! Even if it is slow, I will try to be grateful and not to get discouraged.
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About Me
Blanchard, OK
Location
26.5
BMI
Surgery
12/31/2008
Surgery Date
Oct 05, 2008
Member Since
Before & After
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Family insisted I take a picture with my grandbaby!!
250 lbslbs
