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59 Yr Old Grandma - Omaha, NE
UPDATED FROM msbev
6 weeks post op
I've been really lazy about updating this. I'm doing ok. I've lost around 35 pounds. So far it's been 1 pound per day, which Dr. Cronk said is right where they want me to be. I'm on the "Blenderized Diet" at this point until my next Dr visit. No problem with the diet, or actually any food I've tried. I have no appetite and no hunger... ever! I really rather not eat, but know I must.
I am having trouble balancing -getting enough water, protein, and trying new foods. All of a sudden, I absolutely hate protein powder. Even the smell gags me. I've spent an awful lot of money trying different products to no avail. I have to pinch my nose and force it down like bad medicine. I have an appointment with the dietitian next week. Hopefully she will have some helpful ideas for me. Still, I am glad I decided to have the sleeve gastrectomy and excited about the weight loss. Looking forward to a new smaller me!
I am having trouble balancing -getting enough water, protein, and trying new foods. All of a sudden, I absolutely hate protein powder. Even the smell gags me. I've spent an awful lot of money trying different products to no avail. I have to pinch my nose and force it down like bad medicine. I have an appointment with the dietitian next week. Hopefully she will have some helpful ideas for me. Still, I am glad I decided to have the sleeve gastrectomy and excited about the weight loss. Looking forward to a new smaller me!
UPDATED FROM msbev
14 days post op
Hi all, I am feeling great. I am still on all liquids but will advance to mushy food Monday after my first post surgery check up. My incisions are nearly all healed and I have most of my strength back. My blood pressure is great without the meds I had taken for 10 years. I dont know the total weight loss but I'm sure it will be substantial. I'm a little tired of all liquid but I have some yogurt and SF pudding to help be through it. I can drink (or eat) about 3/4 of a cup before feeling full. I am looking forward to a new me and a new outlook on my life. Thank you all for so much love and support.
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cmael63
January 24, 2016
That's great! Glad to hear your healing well and adjusting to your new stomach. I'm 4 days post op now and it's comforting to hear such good reviews on RS. Thanks for sharing!
msbev
January 24, 2016
How are you feeling? Is everything going ok?
cmael63
January 25, 2016
Yes I'm doing surprisingly well. I have no pain from surgery. I just get a little cramp/hunger pain here and there during the day. I am down 8 lbs so far. Following liquid diet every day. Just added cream of wheat today. Boy that was good. My phlebitis I got from Iv in hospital is clearing up thanks to my antibiotics. Go back to dr February 1.
UPDATED FROM msbev
8 days post op
I feeling better today, the pain from the muscle is nearly gone. Whether is good pain meds or my body healing I dont know, but I'm just glad its gone. Today I'm moving around nearly as well as I did pre-op. I hate protein powder. Still trying to find a way to gag it down. Its not to bad in de-caf with SF chocolate mix. Still I'm excited about my new life! It will all come together eventually.
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