Week and a half post-op and feeling great

Hi all, just an update... I had my surgery on Monday 3/21 and am doing great! Had my first post-op dr visit this Monday 3/28 and was down 15 lbs. (in one week! I can't hardly believe it) I'm still on Carnation Instant Breakfast (3xday) and clear liquids. My next dr appt is 4/4 and we'll see if I get to advance my diet. Still getting very full on the CIB so not sure if I'm ready to move to something with more substance just yet. I haven't had much pain, in fact I've not taken any pain meds since the morning after leaving the hospital. This has been such a positive experience, I can't figure out why I waited so long to pursue getting it done.

Hi Toni!!! I'm 6 days out... open rny 3/24... I too feel why did I wait!!!! I'm so excited!!! Vivian

Congrats....I also had wls on Monday the 21 st and feeling wonderful.. I don't see dr till the 5th,sohopefully I will have a great loss also!!! Beverly

Good news!!! I agree "why did I wait 4 yrs" I had my surgery on March 16th my pre-op was the 10th of march and I am down 18pds.from pre-op...The first week I was on liquids and then the 8th day through today I was on pureed foods and tommorrow I start with softfoods....... Best of luck to everyone here..... Janice

Congrats on your surgery! I am happy to hear that you are doing well It feels so good to be a loser, does'nt it? It makes you want to hehe. Anyways, keep up the good work and I hope you have much success in the future Bonnie

Toni, Congrats on doing so well. I had mine on 3/15 and have had about the same type experience as you. Do you know of a support group in our area? I'm in Wilson County. Susie

Hi, I had my surgery on 3-38-05. I have lost 8 pounds. There was nothing in my little diet booklet that I received about drinking CIB. It did say that I could have water, diet snapple, crystal light, decaffeinated tea, sugar free tang, diet v-8 juice, cream of rice, cream of wheat, malt o meal (must be thin and watey), sugar free jell-o and pudding, low fat low sugar yogurt aple sauce and broths. I gusess it depends on your surgeron but I am wondering if I can drink the CIB. My first follow-up visit is on 4-5-05. I am glad you are doing great. Jeannie