2 weeks out!

I get my staples out on Friday and will be glad on that!  I could not sleep on my side and I am also a stomach sleeper and couldn't do that either.. So I wake up and my back is sore cause I had to lay flat on my back to sleep! I did eat a hamburger last night and I chewed and chewed and I didn't eat that much and my stomach hurt so bad!!!! was it to soon or did I do something wrong?? I have lost 14 lbs so far since the surgery and I also lost 5 lbs the week before surgery... I am excited about losing this weight now and hope that I find a good support system.. Jennifer in Berea

Hi Jennifer, congrats on becoming a better you. I have the same docs as you. You really have to watch meat this early out. It sets so heavy in the pouch. I was on liquids and soft foods for the first month i was home. You didnt do anything wrong. Just look in your book that the center gave you it will tell you what to follow. I hope you get feeling better.                                                                                      Vickie

 Congratulations on being two weeks out!!  I am two days out and doing well.  Check your doctor's instructions for different food stages.  Most people are still on the mushy stage at two weeks and I can imagine a hamburger not going down so well.   Don't forget about the support groups at Suburban and downtown Louisville.  I went to my first one a couple of weeks ago, before surgery, and am looking forward to getting back- I'll probably pass on tonight's meeting though.  You'll also find lots of support right here at OH.  Best wishes for continued success!  Peace.

Jeanie!!

Glad to hear you are doing well!!  Take it easy though and don't over do it!!  Richard had his band placement a week ago today and he was feeling great the first few days but his energy did a crash and burn on Monday or Tuesday and spent the majority of that day sacked out in the recliner.  He had his follow-up yesterday and was cleared to slowly advance his diet to his tolerance so all is well!   W'll miss you at group tonight.  The next one at the Downtown location though I might skip since it's on sleep apnea education and they just sis that one last month at Suburban. 

 Thanks, Becka!  Glad to hear hubby is doing well, overall.  I started my day great, but have felt a little punky late afternoon.  Walked around the house to just get some walking in- even put on real clothes and felt more human.  After a nap (missed "The Office", darn!) and a popsicle, I am feeling better.  My hubby has been so supportive through all this and is taking day off again tomorrow to be here to be on call. Thanks for the encouragement and info you provide- it means a lot.  Happy Friday!

Jeanie, So glad surgery is over and you are off on your new life.  Look forward to sharing your progress. Still waiting for evaluation appointment, but enjoying everyone's success and waiting patiently.. tricia ann

Hi Jennifer, Congrats on your surgery and for doing so well!! I'm totally in love with my band but do have to say that I get envious of the rapid weight lose with the other options out there!  My sis had RNY 11 months ago and is just about at her goal weight already! 

Stick around on the OH boards for support! there's a lot of really good people on here and just take the oddballs with a grain of salt (So far I've not met true oddball on this Kentucky board).  I bet Lexington also has a fair offering of real time support groups too!  Check them out!  Given the way gas is lately I doubt you'd want to come to Louisville for a group meeting but we'd love to have you here as well!!

Well got my staples out on Friday and they had a support group meeting afterwards. Everything went well.. I have lost 21 lbs so far! yeaaaaaaah!

Congrats on your success so far!  Glad to hear everything is going well!  Dont over do it.  Keep us posted on your progress.