I had my two week post-op appointment on Wednesday. I managed to get there with two minutes to spare. Traffic was ridiculous.
I got in and weighed and waited for my doctor. 25 pounds lost! Hurrah! (27 lbs as of today ;D). So since I started my pre-op diet a month ago I've lost 27 lbs total. I really haven't noticed a difference but I've had two people tell me I look great so I must be losing it somewhere?!
My Football work shirt does feel a bit baggy on me now. Score.
Anyhow, doctor says everything looks great and I can start on soft foods now. I'm even drinking a protein drink right now. It's decent. Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey Protein- chocolate.
The doctor also cleared me for the gym :D. She told me to use common sense and if it hurt to stop, but other than that I'm good. I am so excited :D. I might try to get a work out session in tonight!
She prescribed me a muscle relaxer for my back since it seems to be tensing up a little. She also prescribed me my b-12 nasal spray. I need to start taking calcium now and my multi-vitamin make me want to puke it tastes so bad. I'm in the market for a liquid one.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
8 days post op.
It's been 8 days since I had surgery and honestly, besides the incisions on my stomach I feel great. (They're just a little tender) I went back to doing normal routine on Monday. (Minus the gym of course, blah)
The first few days were a bit rough in the food department. I wasn't hungry, but I did crave foods simply because I couldn't have them. When I would make dinner for the family and have to turn around and pop in some chicken broth it was really disappointing. I want to say that really started to go away when I was able to start drinking cream coups.
I'm not usually hungry but I try to keep hydrated with drinks.
My mina things are
water
v-8
cream soup
Though sometimes I have crystal light, popsicles, jello & broth.
My start weight was 250, went into surgery at 237 and I am currently 228. 29 pounds until Onderland!
I attempted coffee yesterday and it wasn't bad. Quite enjoyable. :)
Here is a link to what my stomach looked like 3 days post-op. (Don't really want to post it, just look it you want to, lol.
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae246/grrlnade/3dayspostopx.jpg
The bruises under the belly button are from blood thinner shots. I have 6 incisions total.
In all reality I think I had a text book perfect surgery. I am so very fortunate. I go to see the doctor on the 11th for my 2 week check up.
The first few days were a bit rough in the food department. I wasn't hungry, but I did crave foods simply because I couldn't have them. When I would make dinner for the family and have to turn around and pop in some chicken broth it was really disappointing. I want to say that really started to go away when I was able to start drinking cream coups.
I'm not usually hungry but I try to keep hydrated with drinks.
My mina things are
water
v-8
cream soup
Though sometimes I have crystal light, popsicles, jello & broth.
My start weight was 250, went into surgery at 237 and I am currently 228. 29 pounds until Onderland!
I attempted coffee yesterday and it wasn't bad. Quite enjoyable. :)
Here is a link to what my stomach looked like 3 days post-op. (Don't really want to post it, just look it you want to, lol.
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae246/grrlnade/3dayspostopx.jpg
The bruises under the belly button are from blood thinner shots. I have 6 incisions total.
In all reality I think I had a text book perfect surgery. I am so very fortunate. I go to see the doctor on the 11th for my 2 week check up.
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