1 Week Down

Hello, I had open RNY on 8/23. I've been home since Thursday. I've been of all heavy pain meds except motrin since Saturday. Feeling a little sore but not bad, kinda compares to a C-section but I don't think as bad. I'm on full liquids now, which is smoothies, jello, pudding, crystal light, mashed potatoes, cottage cheese, eggs, applesauce and a few others and adding my unflavored whey (gnc) protein powder to most everything. I tried the Van. flavored and I didn't think it tasted to good. I go to the Dr. on Thurs. and will be put on purreed foods I think. Goodluck to everyone patiently waiting, its not really as bad as I thought. Thanks for listening and I wil post again on Thursday to let you know if I can join the LOSERS club yet. Becky

Becky, I am so glad you are doing well. I do not like the van. flavored protien either. Choc. is great to my taste buds. I can't do mashed potatos, they made me so very sick. I like to add cotage cheese to my applesause. Makes a great breakfast or mid afternoon snak. Good luck to you. Marla

Great to hear that you are home and on the road to recovery. Patty

Becky...its me your surgery twin. Glad to hear that you are doing well.I too feel great, having no nausea and little pain!! I am doing pretty well getting down everything so far, Just ready to chew something soon!! I am feeling good enough that I may go back to work early maybe as soon as next monday..i snuck on the scale today and I have lost 20 already!! I can actually put my wedding rings n again!!!! I do feel like I have more energy already.....I know every day will be better and better!!! barb

Hey Becky, That is wonderful- I get envious of you folks that can eat. I am three weeks out and am lucky to get in one full protein shake. I think it is wonderful to see the varied degrees of progress. Congratulations to you! Denise