Update on me...June 2nd surgery

Hi everyone. It has taken me forever to mosey over here and update. I had my surgery on June 2nd and there were no complications. I came home on the 5th and just had my 2 weeks (10 day) check up on friday. I'm healing good. Still sore and even more so because I slipped on a popcicle on the floor and bruised some muscles in my ribs and abdomen. UGH I'm getting a lot better now though and I plan to go back to the gym this week and get on the treadmill. The dr said that I can start back my water aerobics class as soon as I feel up to it so I am hoping maybe next week. I am now on the soft diet and LOVING beans. I even had pintos and cheese from Taco Bell and they were the bomb. LOL I've lost 19 pounds so far. WooHoo!!! I can't believe how little I have to eat now to get full. I mean obviously I knew but it still suprises me every time. Anyhoo, I'm going tp try and catch up on the posts if I can. ttys, Tasha

hi tasha..sounds to me you are doing awsome. i had my surgery jus one day before you did. i had a open rny.. so i dont think i will be jumping on the treadmill soon.. maybe another week or so. how is ur fluid intake??? i can not seem to drink enough.... i am so scared i will have to go back to the hospital with dehydration. u keep up the good work

Thank you!!! The fluid is hard for me because I just can't keep track of it. I try to watch my output and make sure that my urine is clear or at least pale. If it's dark you probably are not getting enough fluids. Tasha

Tasha, I'm glad everything is going well for you! Watch out for those Popsicle sticks though. Enjoy your beens and good luck with your weight loss.

Tasha, Congrats on doing so well. I had surgery the same day as you, isn't it nice to be on this side. Best of luck as you continue on. Sheri

Hi Tasha,I am glad you are doing well.I know we have chat before and I will update you on how I am doing.You know I had my surgery on the same day but Dr.Smith kept me 2 extra days.I was feeling depressed and I thought I have done something that I regret.I wouldn't eat for 2 days and wasn't talking enough fluids to come home,so I came home on the 6th.I had my 2 weeks check up and I am on soft foods(thank god)liquids would ok but now I get to add soft foods.I have lost 21 pounds.I know what you mean by eating so little and feel full so quickly.It amazes me too. I haven't try to go out to eat yet.I am to scare to.I have been getting nausa so but not enough to vomit.Otherwise I feel great.Walking everynight and drinking alot of fluids.I hope to hear from you soon. Thanks, Debra French