First weigh in, 1wk post op

I went to my doctor today, exactly one week after surgery. I feel GREAT, drove myself. up and about doing errands, housework..all that stuff. Anyways, I am down 12 pounds. 12 pounds in one week...I am drinking juices, crystal light, even some very small amounds of diet pepsi. I cannot seem to get straigh****er down for some reason. As for eating, only the consistency of applesauce. I eat about taco bell pinto and cheese a day, or one day I had a 4 oz applesauce spread out over the day with a half instant oatmeal serving. that is about it. The one thing that I am finding I miss most? Taking long drinks of cold water. Weird thing to miss, but when you can only sip I guess you notice.

An old-timer (2 years post op) called me the other day and told me not to be afraid to take a decent swallow (not a gulp) so I took her advice and that increased my water consumption by almost double! By the way, I was having a hard time getting straigh****er down too because of the funky taste in my mouth, but that passed and now I am back to liking my water again. I used to drink a gallon a day and I was missing that so bad! I'm only up to about 32 oz now, but I'll get there! We were told to stay away from carbonated beverages by the way, were you? I know all the doc's are different. I can't wait till next week so I can have pintos and cheese!! HOORAY on your weight loss!