My 3 week update (and 1st time puking)

I actually won't be 3 weeks out until Thursday, but I had my 3 week post-op visit today.  I am healing nicely and am down 26 pounds.  Dr. Sudan would like me to lose 128 pounds total, but I'd like to lose 137.  We're pretty close! 

I've had a relatively easy recovery.  I didn't need pain meds after leaving the hospital and ****il this evening) I had very little nausea and no vomiting.  I do get tired easily, though.

I had to get up and shower and leave my house around 9 am for my 12:30 appointment with Dr. Sudan.  I drank a protein drink on the way down.  Then I had some sips of water throughout my visit.  I also had to attend "group" at 2:30 and then a diet advancement class at 3:30.  I didn't leave until around 4:30 and got home at 8:00.  So, it was a long day for me.  In between my 12:30 and 2:30 appointments I was getting hungry and so I went down the street to Taco Bell and got pintos and cheese.  I ate a little over half of the container.  I've had refried beans before, so I thought this would be fine.  I think I ate a bit too much, but I didn't feel that bad.  On my drive home I felt worse and worse and I drank a bit of water and felt worse.  I puked about 10 minutes after getting home.  The first few rounds were clearish liquid and then the 2 to 3 rounds after that were the pintos and cheese.  This was 6 hours after eating!  I actually feel a lot better after puking and, surprisingly, it didn't hurt to puke.  I guess I need to take it easy with the food.

Overall, though, it's been a pretty smooth recovery!

Oh, and I was worried earlier this week about a lack of poo, but then yesterday it returned!  

Sorry about the hurl!

You are doing great!

Michele

You're doing great, and I'm such a loser compared to you.  I havent even driven myself to the grocery store yet, let alone 3 hours away.

Glad you're doing well, other than the puking.  Hopefully it was a one time thing. 

Thanks so much for posting your updates.

You really help give me a glimpse of what could happen during my experience.

Congrats on the loss!!!! That's wonderful.

Sounds like you had an all day adventure at Duke.

And lets not forget, Congrats on moving on to the 2nd postop diet phase!!!

Kiss the liquid diet guuhbye!


Renee

Wow, that sounds like such a long day. I'm glad your recovery is going well, aside from the puking. Hopefully that'll be the only time that happens. I hope you feel a lot better today!

After reading this, I started wondering how much you are drinking. Dehydration can cause nausea and might be the reason for the puking. Are you getting at least 64 oz. in?

I hit 64 ounces some days.  Most days I get about 50 or so ounces in.  There are a few days where I get less.  Yesterday (puke day) I probably only got around 30 in because I felt so bad.  I'm making an effort to get more in.  I don't feel nauseous now, though.

I'm glad you're feeling better. Keep drinking though, hon. I think you'll find that the more water you drink, the better you'll feel.