My Weekly Update - 2 Months Post-Op

Well my Hernia Incision 2 wounds are healing but still slowly. And now we've learned that underneath they are connected(they pushed fluid in one hole and it squirted out the other hole). The older ones opening is closing which Dr.R says is ok. As they'll now just apply the GCP Medication Solution through the other hole. The Home Care Nurses are now using a Sterile Packing Strip to repack the wound(s) coated with the meds. The striping is made in Isreal. Now the wonderful news. On Monday I had gained 2.5 pounds (I know exactly from what - I had Loyde's BBQ all day the Fourth of July & Chile's meat chili all afternoon on Sunday) But since weighing in on Monday I've been very good. I made a combination protein meal in my slow cooker thus all of the meats are very tender & moist (I threw in Boneless Skinless Chicken, Stew Meat, Ground Turkey, Ground Beef & Mozarella Cheese, plus spices to my tatse) which is great tasting. But I still only have an ounce maybe another half ounce per serving. So I know your asking................... Monday gained to 496.6 Todays weigh-in 484.9 = 11.7 lbs. LOST forever. Total lost now at 115 pounds. 75 lbs. lost in two months.

Great job Micheal. Keep up the good work. I don't like meat anymore but the meal you cooked sounded good.

Great job Micheal. Keep up the good work. I don't like meat anymore but the meal you cooked sounded good.

Congratulations Michael!! Keep up the great work! Jo Ann

good job micheal!!!! i agree on the meat angie... im choking it down every day..., lex

Wow, I thought I was the only one.

Good job with the weight loss Mike!! And I'm glad you went on to tell us you only was able to eat 1 to 1.5 ounce per serving. When I pictured all that meat in the slow cooker I thought wow! Keep up the good work! Betty

Mike, You are doing great. Sometimes even the best slip a little. The important thing is to get right back in control as soon as you can. You did that! Glad to hear the wounds are healing. I was afraid that the two tracts were communicating somewhere. They are still packing both right? Sounds like they are handling the wounds pretty well. The tape isn't irritating your skin is it? That can sometimes become a problem too especially if you are not getting enough protein. So keep up the protein to help your wounds heal faster. Keep up the good work Mike! Kathy

Mike that sounds good. way to go with the wt. loss. I started cooking for myself since the surgery. I can't cook that well yet. Wife still watches and helps. While giving me that knowing smile. I love her so much.