1 week check-up

Hello all! I had my surgery on May 4th, and had my one week check-up this afternoon. The doctor says I am doing good, I am even trying Stage 3 with little problems. And I have lost 23 lbs, which is 13% of my excess body weight! I am so excited. Stacy 346/323/?

Wow, great job! I too had my surgery on May 4, went in for my check up yesterday, Wedneday the 11th. Had lost 19 lbs. Which is funny, because my shorts and even underwear feel tighter, but I suppose that is due to swelling. What is stage 3 for you? I am on liquids for another week, then can start with blended oatmeal and soups, mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, you know, the soft stuff. Can't WAIT!

Hello again, Stage 3 for me is oatmeal, grits, scrambled eggs, cottage cheese, refried beans, mashed potatoes, etc. I have been eating a little of all of that. I am doing well with all of that. I did try tuna with mayo the other night and it didn't sit well with me. I didn't 'dump' or anything, it just made me feel bloated for about 30 minutes. I know what you mean, I don't 'see' the weight loss. All my clothes still fit me the same. Oh, well. Soon our underwear will be falling off! Good luck Stacy 346/323/?

Hey Stacy WooHoo - good for you!!! That is soooo encouraging - 23 pounds gone so far! I go for my check up on Monday (the 17th) and I am so anxious to see how much I have lost. That will be 2 weeks from my surgery date. Caren

Congratulations on your recovery and the weight loss - sounds like things are going great for you. Hope the same goes for me when I have surgery the 26th. Continue to take good care of yourself.