MY 1 week post-op update!

I am down 12 pounds since i came home on Monday... I am off all 3 of my blood pressure meds already and even two other meds for other stuff. Of course I am on a couple others for the next few weeks (pepcid & coumadin), but those will be gone soon enough.... I am feeling pretty good... no hunger yet, it was great to have some yogurt this morning. I am getting in all my protien and close to all my fluids... it is tough, but I am doing it.... sipping sipping sippping.... It doesn't even bother me when my family eats their food, it actually does not appeal to me at all. Overall, I am doing wonderful... even went grocery shopping for the family the other day (with my hubby of course). Have not been on any pain meds since around midnight Sunday night. So I would say that is good.... Well, that is it... Hope everyone had a wonderful Thankgsgiving........ Shawn M.

Shawn - Sounds like you are DOING WONDERFUL! happy turkey day to you too, Britt

You're doing wonderfully Shawn - 12 pounds is fantastic! More important is that you're feeling better and able to get in those liquids. Keep the faith, girlfriend - and thanks for being so encouraging to me and to others! Hugs, Stephanie

You are doing awesome. Keep up the wonderful work!

Hi Shawn, So happy for you........isn't this surgery some kind of miracke? Like everyone gets off meds so soon, even after only loosing 10-15 lbs and such. Even some get off diabetic meds soooo fast. It has to be more than the weight loss. It is some kind of miracle. I am so happy for you. ...God bless you and your family Cissy

That is awesome Shawn 12 Lbs WOO HOO I have read a lot about RNY patients not experiencing hunger for quite a few months after surgery that is brilliant and will definitely help while you are adjusting to your new innards. I still needed to take pain meds for a while and still get a stitch at one of my incision sites so I think you are doing marvelously dear! Keep up the great work Take Care Q

Doesn't it feel good to feel good??? Everyday is a bit better than the last. I was a little nervous about today - Thanksgiving - but I really wasn't that tempted. I knew my tummy would rebel and was happy with my protein drinks! You are a champ if you can get all your water in . . . how are you doing it? I can do the protein, but the water has been a challenge, interestingly enough . . . Denise

Way to go Shawn!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good for you and keep up the good work! I am down 15 3 weeks postop and I am a lap bander. As soon as you are comfortable enough to start walking distance I recommend getting out there! My husband and I walked 5.25 miles last night in the fog it was kind of romantic! Hope you are feeling 100% soon. Love Jackie

Shawn, You are doing sooooo awesome !! 3 of the bp meds gone already I am sooo happy for you, that you are feeling so good already. I can't wait to be where you all are. Keep it up Shawn Huggs & Blessings, Lori

Good for you Shawn!!! I was down almost 10 lbs. on my one week out. Keep up the good work!!!