re: down 20lbs

I went to see my surgeon today for a 1 week post-op visit. Great news. I'm down 20 lbs since I saw him on 10-6-05. I'm happy. Has anyone had any oozing from the wounds. I have it from the bellybutton 1. Is this normal. Congrats to all who have had surgery lately or will have upcoming surgery. Lisa J

I don't have ooozing per se, but my "bullet hole" (the part that had the drainage tube" hasn't scabbed over yet. I checked with dr yesterday and they said to keep up on the protein so it'll heal faster. So instead of 60 oz protein/day, I'm going for 100 grams. I'm green with envy on your weight loss. I've only lost 10.5 so far and have to go back to doctor on Friday. I'm afraid he's going to yell at me, but I haven't done anything wrong (except no exercise but they said it was okay cause I have post op pneumonia). Congrats on the weight loss and keep it up. Sheryl

Hi Lisa, My incision is oozing also. Just a little, and everytime I cough (I too have a cold) I swear it opens up more. The doctor doesn't agree though. He is having the VON's come in each morning to clean and dress the area until it heals. He said it isn't anything at all to be concerned about. Keep up the good work, Diana 331/310.6/anything less

I had surgery on the 13th and I'm down 30 pounds. Everybody says they can see well of course I don't. Protein is a real problem I have to drink it really slow and it takes along time to get it down but my doctor says that is ok. Keep up the good work!!! Amanda 247/237.7/217

WOW! That's fantastic. Amanda! I also had surgery on the 13th and as of my 2 wk app't today, I'm down 24 lbs. Were you on clear liquids for the first 2 wks? I was, then full liquids, starting today. Keep up the good work! Debi 259/242/235

Debi, I was on clear liquids for 1 week and now I'm on full liqids for 2 weeks and pureed foods for 3 weeks and than I follow up and hopefully to real food. You have had a great weight loss to. Today was my first day back at curves didn't do any abd. exercises but it did feel great to work out again. Keep up the wonderful work!! Hope to hear from you again. Amanda 247/237.7/217

CONGRATS!