Almost Fainted

I went for my 1st post-op visit today and while I was there they removed my drain. After they removed it I felt very dizzy and almost fainted. The Dr. had the nurse bring me in some juice and a bag to breathe into. I laid there for 15mins and drank my juice and felt much better. Now onto some good news...I lost "15"lbs!!! I am SOOOOOOOOOOoooo Excited! I go back in 3 weeks for my 1 month. The Dr. says I could be down 30-45lbs by then!!! Today I get to start on soft foods such as eggs, cottage cheese, tuna fish, & stewed chicken. I am so happy but a little nervous! I can now say I am officially a LOSER! Mike

Good for you! Not the fainting of course... but the LOSER part! Phew - I'm glad that it was a quick episode. Could be that your blood pressure is getting lower from being a LOSER!!!!!

Thanks for replying so quickly. They actually checked my Blood pressure and it was exactly 120/80! I guess it was a fluke thing?!?!?

Sorry you almost fainted. Your body might not have been able to deal with the feelings some people say they feel when the drains are removed. I am so excited for you haivng lost 15 pounds. You must have been happily suprised. Congrats on getting to add newer foods to your diet. I hope you find the right combo of things to satisfy you. It takes a little bit of time to get to a point where you find things that taste good to you and agree with your tummy. I wish you the best. Happy Losing!!! Shannon

Mike, My JP drain was taken out in the hospital and it was the weirdest thing EVER!! It felt like they were pulling my insides out. I totally feel for ya! Glad to hear you are doing so well. Kell

CONGRADULATIONS on your 15lbs Cheryl B RNY9/28/04