Profile update

Hi everyone!!! I finally have some energy back! And I finally updated my profile with details of my surgery and hospital stay, I thought it might help people who were about to go in so feel free to check it out and email me if you any questions and I will help you as much as possible! I am down 22 lbs since Saturday when I got home, so I am just thrilled! But it is hard and if any of you need support please email me and I will help as much as I can!!! Good luck to all who are coming up and I hope everyone is feeling as well as I am who are also post-op!

So good to hear you are doing well. I had my surgery the same day you did. I read in your profile that you are having trouble with your protein drinks. I don't know what you have tried, but the one I like best is ADVENT Edge (rich dark chocolate) My dh found it at Wal-Mart and I don't have any problems with it. It comes in many flavors. So....just a suggestion. I'm about ready for something a little more substantial, aren't you? I sure don't want to ru**** though. Your 22lbs is incredible! I'm not going to weigh until I go to my post-op appointment the 26th. DH says he thinks I'm losing it in my face. Maybe it's going to start at the top and work down. lol Keep up the good work! Char

Thanks for the advice, I will try those drinks, maybe they will help. I have added sf pudding, 1% milk, thin mashed potatos, the things considered full liquids yesterday and today and that is helping alot to feel like I am actually eating something. Have you moved to that yet? Ofcourse in a couple of weeks when I am still eating that stuff it won't seem so great!!!I wasn't going to weigh until my post-op appointment too, but I will be honest, if you are having trouble with everything you have given up, the food thoughts and all of that stuff, weighing and seeing how much I have lost has helped motivate me. When I fell aggrivated or I start thinking "what have I done??" then I go hop on the scales and I get happy again! But thats works for me and everyone is different. I am glad you are doing well too!