Two Weeks Post-Op and Doing Well

Nov 05, 2009

Today was the 2 week anniversary of my Gastric Bypass surgery and I am doing well.  The surgery seemed to have gone very well from the beginning; however, I was not able to keep any fluids down and was sent back into surgery to revise it 3 days later.  Luckily, I was still a patient in the hospital and my surgeon did not waste any time taking care of the problem.  Evidentally there was more swelling around the opening to my new pouch and nothing ever went down.  This is a very rare thing to happen, but I was the lucky one to be the first for my surgeon.  My surgeon was awesome about the whole thing and has kept in touch with me to make sure I'm doing well now at home.

Over the past month which includes the 2 week pre-op diet and surgery, I have lost a total of 31 lbs so far and I feel great.  The pain in my knees and feet are mostly gone.  Partly because I haven't been on my feet as much lately.  It has been challenging to recuperate from not one, but two major surgeries.  They are behind me now and I am feeling really good.  I just have to recognize when I am tired and take the time to rest and not overdo it.

I would recommend to anyone that is about to have this surgery that you MUST take care of yourself by resting and giving your body time to heal.  Your recovery will go so much smoother.

I have almost completed the "Liquids Only" portion of the diet and will begin pureed foods on Sunday.  I'm definitely looking forward to some instant mashed potatoes.  Wish me luck!!  

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