How's everyone doing?

5 weeks tomorrow for me.  Weight has been slow to come off since 20 of it flew off in the 2 week pre-op liquid diet!  Next week I'll advance to "soft" foods--can't wait!!  Kinda already been doing that 'cause I refuse to puree meats...  The incision that had the JP drain still isn't healed, and honestly I think it's infected.  I went last week for a wound check because I was worried.  They said yes, it's infected but not bad enough for antibiotics?!  I'd better not need them next week!

thought I'd post over here and see if we can get this thread going ;>)

I'm glad you had your incision checked. I hope you won't need the anitbiotics either.

I am 7 weeks out and things are going good. I feel I am also a "slow" loser as I am only down 36 lbs since surgery (I went 3 weeks with no loss). However, I am down 2 pant sizes so at least I am moving in the right direction.  I keep looking at the perspective my surgeon has in that I have lost 40% of the excess weight that she wants me to lose since my initial consultation with her. I worked hard for the pre-op loss so I definately count it

My diet has progressed to lean meat and fruits/vegetables. It was so nice to be able to eat the veggies.   All my incisions have been healed so I have begun working out (other than my walking) with a trainer through the hospital P.T. center. It definately has been an eye opener.

Enjoy your "soft" foods next week. It will be a nice change for you.

 You have lost more then me and we had surgery i think on the same day .I didn't have a pre surgery diet and very little liquid time however. Definitely stay on top of the doctor about an infection though. My son had surgery when he was 2 and they said the same thing to him until he was hospitalized for a staph infection that almost killed him. Be safe and stay vigilant 

It's all healed over well now, thanks!  They've labeled me a "slow loser" since 20 of mine was pre-op.  But slow and steady wins the race, right?!