11 days post op

Hey everyone! Just wanted to update since I have not been on here in about a week. I am doing really great so far. Finally started feeling good with very little pain this past Monday so I was able to go out shopping with my mom and start doing a few little things around the house. Had my upper GI on Wednesday and everything looked great so I got my JP drain out on Thursday! WOO HOO! I see Dr Smolik on Wednesday this week and am hoping to get my G-tube out then, I really hate that thing. Anyway, I enjoyed my first meal yesterday, refried beans and egg drop soup! Who would ever have thought that could be such a gourmet meal....LOL. Anyway, so far I have lost 15 pounds since surgery and I am just thrilled! That plus the nine I lost prior to sugery means I have lost 24 pounds and I was actually able to fit into a pair of jeans today that I had not worn for over a year and a half..... Anyway, just wanted to let you all know how I was doing and to say thanks for all the support and kind messages. Thanks Melissa

Hi Melissa You are doing great! I never had any drains for my GB surgery, but had a couple many years ago when I had to have an emergency appendectomy because it was seeping. They are no fun. It is amazing how much we look forward to simple foods right after surgery isn't it? I was so excited to move from Jello and broth to Cream of Wheat! Whodda thunk it?? LOL And to be out and about so soon is great too! The only place I went for a long time was to my Mom's during the day. They thought I needed a baysitter for a while I guess and wouldn't leave me alone for very long. I also milked the "I'm not supposed to be doing that yet" bit for as long as I could! it was so nice to get a break from dishes, vacuuming, etc! Keep up the great work and you will be fitting into clothes you thought you never would again very quickly. Elizabeth

Glad things are going so well for you. You sound like you are doing great. Keep up the good job and you will notice soon the weight loss.