5 days / 10 pounds

Ok, so I am a bit of a scale ***** I do weight myself every couple of days, however I only track and write down the weight once a week. I feel like it gives me a better sense of my flucuations. (nods solemnly) As of today I am down 10-10.5 pounds since surgury (my scale is accurate within a half pound) so I am stoked! Things are going really well, my main complaint is being tired. Last night was definately my last night to sleep on the couch, I think the pain in my back and neck now outweighs any surgury pain, lol! I am glad to see so many people home and doing so well! What a fantastic new year this is turning out to be! Oh! And as a quick update, mashed potatos rocked! Took a full hour to eat about a half cup (4 oz) but was soooo worth it! I now have an idea of what I feel like when I have a full pouch. I am also starting to recognize signs that my stomach is hungry (note I didnt say I - still no appetite) its kind of grumbly which goes away when I have a couple of sips of my morning protein shake. Thats all I can think of for now! Hugs Beth

Hey sounds like you are doing great. My surgery is tomorrow. I hope I do as well as you!!! --Kelly

Hi Beth, Congrats on being home and feeling great! I am happy to hear from you....keep us posted! Dawn

Beth, It is so cool that you are keeping us updated. I think mashed potatoes and you will get along for quite a while..lol I hope that i can listen to my pouch as well as you are doing. Deb

Tried oatmeal today but just wasn't grooving on it. Didn't make me sick or anything but I think I am having consistancy issues. Smooth things are just so much easier. So I am adding oatmeal to my cottage cheese list and will try again later! Beth and Polly the Pouch