SO excited and pleased with my first followup visit this morning. Had my staples removed from the five lap incisions (not at all painful). Down 14 pounds since my surgery! That was really surprising. Started today on pureed foods and I am thrilled at that and promptly came home and made my lunch: pureed tuna with a little bit of lite mayo & dill pickle thrown in to moisten it, and pureed green beans. After little more than a week on nothing but liquids it tasted delicious!!! Got the written approval to return to work on July 14th without restrictions, which will be 4 wks from surgery. My next followup visit with Dr. O'Malley is scheduled for 5 weeks, July 23rd. Feeling really great and ready for a nap now after all this excitement I've worn myself out *laughs*.

Marianne ... that is excellent ... congrats!! I'm 7 days out and can barely tolerate my protein drink and about 75% of my day is consumed with nausea. Any recommendations? I'm hoping it will get better ... great weight loss too!!

Wow I can't believe the date is almost here.. I'm looking forward to a life of activity.. No more bump on a log for me.. I wish all of us that are preparing to take this new venture in life.. the best life has to offer us.. Hope to make new friendships at this website, with those who are traveling along the same road as myself.. Candice

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Sending Prayers you way David for a speedy recovery. Best of Luck.