1-Week Surgery Follow-up

Apr 29, 2011

1-Week Surgery Follow-up

Thursday April 28^th:

This last week we’re been taking it easy allowing our bodies to heal, and by Thursday morning we really felt pretty good.  The first week of course was liquids only, and we did good getting in at least 80 grams of protein each day, 48 – 64 oz of liquid, and taking our vitamins.  My blood sugar readings returned to normal a couple days after I got home, and as of today I’m off insulin, and Glipizide, and my doctor has reduced my Metformin.  I’m hoping that as soon as I get released to exercise and strength training at week 3 or 4 that perhaps I’ll even be off Metformin as well.  We started walking a couple miles a day on the treadmill, but spent the afternoon Wednesday walking around the shops and stores at Toms Farms.  We saw Dr Suh at 11:30 Thursday, and explained we’re doing great.  He released us to drive, which we probably could have been anyway, as we never took the Lortab pain medication which had been prescribed as needed.  At the appointment I’d lost 13.8 lbs since our pre-op check-in, and Gerry had lost 8 lbs, and we’re both really pleased with the results so far.  We’ve also been cleared for the next stage diet which includes refried beans, cottage cheese, string and other cheeses, yogurt, and fish.  After the appointment we went out and celebrated by sharing a piece of salmon and ¼ baked potato, which tasted so good after being on a liquid diet for a week.  After our celebration lunch we drove down to Newport Beach Pier and spent the afternoon walking a couple miles up and down the beach, which was really nice.  Walking really feels much better now that I’ve lost 60 lbs total since October 2010.   

Our First Real Meal Post-Op

PS: Couldn't eat all of the potato.

Again, both of us again want to thank you all for your support you’ve given us on this journey.

Martin and Gerry Bowman

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