ONE WEEK POST-OP

Mar 25, 2010

Well I had my one week check up today. Met the dietician and nurse. Went over my diet plan that I am on along with the vitamins I am taking. The dietician encouraged me to drink a little more (2 litres). I'm just over intaking 1 litre, so I'm trying to get in my last breakfast drink.
So we went on to do my measurements. They compared my current weight to the weight I was before surgery. So in total from then til now, I've only lost 8 lbs. Not really concerned, glad I was able to get my liver size down to get the surgery done, but don't understand why Im now 5 lbs up? Not concerning myself with it, as I really thought that three weeks on Optifast was unhealthy and now since the surgery, I will be losing healthy weight.
I've started walking 1.5 km each day (unless its crappy outside) and it feels good. Still getting a bit of tightening in the left side, but I know its just the muscle. Still have some gas left in my stomach and my legs are swollen, so I know the walking will help move them out of my system.
Can't wait til next week to get in some yogurt, pudding and strained cream broth!
That will be a difference in taste for me and I now I will do better and looking forward to the change!
Next follow-up will be in 4 weeks!

Til then,

Jenn

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