july 5r's how we doin?

How is everyone doing? I'm good. Lost 16 lbs first week. My next appt is on the 10th. No food problems as of yet. Energy level varies. No complaints! Karen

Hi Karen Im doing great -- tired of the small food choices but keeping busy kinda takes the edge off -- I go back for my 2nd post op visit on Thursday so Im sure he'll kick me back to work on the 8th (a month off hasnt been too hard to swallow) --- energy level is up 1000% -- mental state is up too (mostly) and Im down 40 pounds since surgery --- walk walk walk -- swim swim swim --- only problem Im having is gettin in enough protein -- but I'll get there!! Good luck to all of us!! Deb C

So glad to hear that Deb. Keep up the good work!

Karen, I'm doing great. I've progressed from liquids to pureed to soft to "regular" food chewed until it's mush in the mouth. I've not had any reactions to food (not even meat or chicken). I've not really tried any bread, but I have had some amount of milk and sugars and have had no adverse reactions. I'm down 33 pounds and 2 pant sizes. We're headed to Hawaii for 2 weeks on 5 Aug, and I can't wait (I bought like 4 or 5 new bathing suits!). Would do it again in a heartbeat! Regards, Maria