Follow up!

Apr 13, 2009

I had my first follow up today!  Everything is going very well.  My Dr. removed every other staple on my incision and told me I could start drinking flavored water!!!  It has been so hard not being able to drink.  I feel like a new person today just because I can sip some flavored water.  My Dr. was unyielding about fluid intake by mouth, he only allowed me ice chips and popsicle for a few days.  I was never hungry but was always thirsty.  I did loose some weight.  I lost 10 pounds in 6 days.  The Dr. thought this was a little too fast so asked that I add another ounce of ensure to my feedings.  I am not sure how I will do that because it makes me feel so full, like I just had a buffet dinner, but will try to do what he asks.  He is an amazing dr!

Honestly, I had some regrets during my first few days.  I felt as though i had made a grave mistake, but today I feel like a new man.  I am glad that after this surgery you cant just say, "forget, I'm done".  When my Dr. asked me today, "how do you think you will feel when you get to 160 pounds?", I realized once again why I did this.  I have never known how it feels to have a normal weight.  Looks like I'm gonna know!!

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