Two Weeks Post-Op

Oct 17, 2012

 Today I had my 2 week post-op appointment.  The doc said everything looks good.  I have one incision that became somewhat separated, but he said just put some antibiotic ointment and a gauze pad on it and it will heal just fine.

He said my 6 week goal is 30 pounds.  Honestly I'm not sure if that is total or if I should try to lose 30 pounds between now and then.  I guess it doesn't matter, as long as I do what I am supposed to do I will either make that goal or I won't... Only time will tell.

I am eating regular food now, technically soft, but as long as it is moist and tender I can eat it.  I have had ham, roast, eggs, cottage cheese, cheese, turkey.  Not having any issues.  I am only able to eat about an ounce of meat.  

Doc said my capacity should be around 2/3 cup.  I am nowhere near that if it is the dense meat, and I haven't felt comfortable eating that much of anything else.  I'm an early post-op so there is no need to push things.

I am finding planning meals while planning for protein quite daunting.  Each night, I plan for the next day and it is harder than I expected since I was already a meal planner.

According to the docs scale I am down 13 pounds since surgery.  According to my scale (no clothes) I have lost 15.  I am happy with my start.
 

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