finally feeling better

Hi all, Well Im 2 weeks post op and I am really feeling pretty good I got my staples out yesturday, My Hospital stay ended up lasting 1 day longer then most and my surgery took 7 hours, but i was told my Dr. is a perfectonist and thats fine by me he didnt like how it looked when it was done so he re did every thing. I have lived on jello, pudding and I tried broth but I cant even stand the smell of broth any more. this week i got to add cottage cheese and it has went down fine and mashed potatoes do good on me. I have had a couple bad sticking feelings when I dont think about what Im doing, yesturday was the worst I took a bite of a cracker very small and without thinking a huge gulp of soda and oh my gosh my chest hurt so bad and there was nothing I could do I just kept walking and spitting, ( gross) it felt like a hear attack i could not swallow any water nothing! I juyst kept trying to breath threw it, finally I threw up after about 15 minutes of pure hell and it was total relief! I cant beleive so much was caused from such a little mess up..iam being very careful today i dont want to go threw that again. My blood pressure has dropped to normal, and i havent started back on my anti deppressants, I first thought I had made a mistake but once i got out of the Hospital iam so glad that i did this even with the little pain im still having..but reaklly the pain is managable. I never thought I would make it to the loosing side but in 2 weeks i have lost 25.5 pounds it is amazing it is the greatest feeling i hope you all keep succeeding.. Ill keep you up dated good luck to all of you who are still waiting hang in there the wait will be worth it...Lisa michelle

hi lisa....glad you are home anf feeling good i cannot wait to have mine....i am having it sept 12th also at cori and i agree...anita is the BEST good luck christy

Glad to hear your doin good.Keep it up!

I am so glad your surgery went well. I made those same mistakes at first but it doesn't take long to learn to eat differently. I am sure you will do fine. Keep on posting your progress. It is exciting to hear how people are progressing.

Hi Lisa, I am soooo glad you are back and feeling ok. The food thang will get better. Just take it slow and small. You will find what goes down one day may not the next, so think of everyday as a new adventure We are here for you if you need help. Take care, Kathy