4 days on the loosing side

Well folks, 4 days on the loosing side feels good. (uh well, psycologically speaking anyway) Still very sore...but my sweetie is take good care of me. I came home Wednesday afternoon. 1 day sooner than I expected. The surgeon said everything went stellar. I'm sleeping better each night. Mark is CLEANING THE KITCHEN...OH...MY...GOODNESS! He's cleaning...ladies do not look a gifthorse in the mouth. I think he's going stir crazy. I'll update more in a couple days... Thanks for everyone's supportive words before surgery. I'm finally here!! Woohoooo!! Kelly B.

Kelly get ready for the ride of your life....it is amazing how this tool works if you work with it....Jody W. -96 pounds since March 30, 2004

Welcome to the losing side Kelly! Everyday gets easier! Carolyn

Welcome home, Kelly! Glad to hear that things went well for you. Nice that you have your man home to take care of you. Be sure to take advantage of it and at the same time, let him know how much you appreciate him. Don't forget, you need lots of rest still. Sleep, get in lots of fluids and try for your proteins. What type of diet does your doc have you on now? I was on liquids for the first week then full liquids then soft foods. Take it easy now. God bless and welcome to this side of the journey, Andrea

Actually for the first 10 days I'm on water, broth, and sugar free jello. Then for the next week I can have all those plus cottage cheese, refried beans, and eggs any style. Then for the next few weeks I can add sliced turkey or chicken (soft), and a few other things. Then it's on to other stuff! Woohooo! But I can't have red meat until month 5. Nothing says I can't put it in my mouth and roll it around a bit though. (okay yeah...sounds gross, but taste is everything right!???) Mark loves doing steak on the grill and I can't deny him that. I need to learn how to cook chicken, turkey, and fish (boy are we going to be healty!!! Kelly B.

Congtatulations and welcom to the losing side it is wonderful to know we now both have the tool to suceed against our diseasev over obesity glad to hear you are doing well postop. I'ts great that your hubby is so helpful and suportive best wishes Barb two weeks postop open roux-y.

Kelly...I've been wondering about you! Glad to hear you're home and getting some rest. Let that man clean all he wants!!! You'll be wearing those smaller clothes in NO time. Francie

Kelly, Welcome Home...... Take it easy and get tons of rest. You will wear out quickly. Especially when you try to shower, wash your hair, and then get ready. Drink as much as you can. The reason your man is cleaning now is because he knows he has a hottie come at him. If no one has told you... it is an emotional rollercoaster but we're here if you need us. Melinda