Losing weight But I still cannot eat

HI everyone, Well it has been 9 weeks and I have lost 96 lbs. Unfortunetly I have done this because I have not eaten real food since 3/29 the day before I had my surgery. I still have a small leak which is healing very slowly. I even had a procedure to glue it closed which failed. It has not been bad until I have gone back to work and since I am a chef I had to see great food that smelled heavenly that I could not eat. I even manged to chew some and spit it out but that is just teasing me further. My Doc says 2 more weeks should do the trick and then after 3 months I can eat applesauce hurray. Joel Droba

Gosh, Joel. You're having to do it the hard way. I bet you never planned on this. I bet that applesauce is going to taste great. Hang in there! Heidi

Man, that's tough! During my surgery, they discovered a small leak after stapling, but they sutured it, made me take a swallow test, and determined I was fine. I've been thankful ever since that they were right. Look on the bright side, Joel, you've had one hell of a jump start! Greg (342/262/178)

Wow Joel, you have definitely been through alot but you have come a long way! Congrats on your weight loss and hang in there just 2 more weeks. That applesauce will taste great! Take care and I hope you continue to improve. Bonnie

I had surgery 3/21/05 and also had a small leak in my new pouch. i could not even eat ice chips. i just started eating some semi solids. keep up the good work. do not cheat you could hurt yourself. i have faith in you. soon you will be eating chicken. take your time and let it heal.

Be thankful and happy you are alive!! Leaks can be DEADLY. Looks like you have an AWESOME surgeon who is doing all he can for you and you are in great spirits!! And you have us all beat on weight loss! WOW! 96 lbs!! Sorry you can't chew food yet - you will very soon!! Hang in there!! Just enjoy the awesome weight loss for now! WOWSER! Hugs, Trisha