First post-oop visit

Hi everyone, I had my first post-op appointment yesterday. I am cleared to eat blenderized foods. I had some cream of wheat last night. It went well, I had 3oz, then about two hours later I tried some cottage cheese. I ate 3 bites of that and the taste didn't agree with me. I didn't get sick or anything I just didn't like the taste of it and thought I should stop. I ate two more ozs of cream of wheat. I finally slept in bed last night. With the staples gone, yippie!, it was easier. Still not great. I could only stay on my sides for a short while. My hips hurt on my sides. I tried to sleep on my tummy, which is how I only slept before surgery and it was just too uncomfortable. So, it was my back most of the night. I hope this gets better with time. Now for the weighing portion of this message......I lost 16 pounds! Not bad for ten days. Well, they pumped me full of fluids, 20 pounds worth and that took about four days before it was gone then the 16 was off what I weighed pre-op. I wish I could join you all today, but doc said no driving still. To give it a few more days. So, have a wonderful time and I will be thinking about. Wanda

Wanda, You are on your way!!!! Sorry you can't come today but there will be lots of other outings that you will be up for soon. Hugs, Mo

Thanks Mo, You are right about lots of outings later and I will feel better doing them. Wanda

Wanda, excellent to the weight loss, and yes - sleeping comfortably will get better as the days go by. I sleep so good now, no matter what position. The down side is that I do not sleep as much due to a higher energy level. Sorry you could not join us today, but you gotta do what the Doc says. We had a great time, and I took some pics. Will download tomorrow evening. I'm going to bed. Sweet dreams, take the food easy and keep posting. TraciL

Thanks Traci, I can't wait for the time when sleeping is good again. I look forward to seeing the pics of today's outing. Wanda

Hi Wanda, I am so glad you are doing great! Congratulations on your weightloss that is awesome. I got to pass by to see everyone at D&B and I was only there for a little while and I was pooped after being out since early morning. I still have not driven since I do take some of the narcotic every so often snd I am quite fatigued. Just a little longer and you will be better than before. Hope to see you on the next gathering. hugs, Cira

Cira, I'm glad you got a chance to stop in. Sorry I missed it. When I asked about the driving, the dr said I don't want you drugged up and in pain and hit some kid darting out between the cars. I told him I had not taken but a couple of the pain killers he gave me and just in the first few days. So, he said well just do it when you think you are ready, maybe a few days. I am going to take on tonight just to see if it will help me sleep. The ones he gave me are really mild, due to the hard stuff making me sick. Take care, Wanda

Hi Wanda I'm so glad your appointmen went good. And 16 pounds is great. I know when they took my staples out it was easier to sleep because that big band they make you wear made it hard and after the staples were out you didnt have to wear it anymore. I usd a body pillow to kinda sleep on my stomach. Still on my side but could turn a little more so that my hips didn't hurt and te pillow helped position my stomach so it didn't feel like it was toucing the ground. Cant wait to see te pics from D & B. I had a 1st Birhday Party yesterday so I couldt go either. But have a great day and see you soon

Hi Kelly, Thanks. The sleeping went better last night but I did take a mild pain pill. I am not going to make that a habit. I just wanted to be able to sleep through the night. Take care, Wanda

Wanda, CONGRATULATIONS! Great start. I'm loving watching this weight come off -- you are in for a FABULOUS TREAT!