1st Post Op Appointment This Morning

I had my first post op appointment today with the doc & the NUT......both went great! I have lost 15 1/2 pounds!!!!!!!! Its only been 12 days! Woo Hoo! My staple line that has been leaking stomach fluid, was deemed perfectly ok.He said it is just fat turning to liquid! LOL!  He removed the staples & inserted some gauze like a wick in the area of the incision that was leaking.....I must say, that kinda hurt! I have to change that daily........well SOMEONE has to do it, I cant stomach it! My hormones are way outta control, so he told hubby just to hide! LOL. But overall it was an Aplus visit! I have to go back in 2 weeks just he can check the hole in my incision that is leaking fat.....that still cracks me up!
Then I went to see my NUT.......again, all went well! I am getting in all my liquids, I am a tad shy of proteins, but she said that is expected since I am only 12 days out. I got the go ahead from both for pureed foods.......the doc said his idea of pureed is to just chew chew chew! So.....with that said, hubby bought my some Wendy's chili after we left........OMG, I have died & went to heaven! Food with consistancy! It has settled well, of course I only ate a quarter of a small cup.
Has anyone else named their pouch? Mine has been grumpy the last few days, so I named my pouch! My pouch, which is a her by the way, is named Demonica! Cuz she can be an evil MF'er! LMAO
I love you all.....soooo many of you have guided me & have given me phone support! I dont know what I would have done without you all! 
BIG HUGS!!!!!!

Heather I am so glad to hear that you got an A Plus visit.  I bet that chili was divine.

Congrats on joining the loser's bench.

Hojo -

That's INCREDIBLE!!!  I'm so glad things are finally settling down. 15.5 pounds is AWESOME!!!!

Funny how Wendy's chili is now nirvana, huh?  You'll find that a lot as you move into the various food stages.  I never believed that I would crave salad, of all things!!!

Just hang in there, and keep on doing what you're doing!!!

Hugs,

Tia

GREAT News!  Chili was my best friend for a LONG time...I still make a big pot of it about every other week.  And when I was on pureed, I quickly stopped doing the puree thing and just chewed and chewed to a puree consistency!!

My pouch is named Oscar (the grouch) and I think Tia's is Randy (from a Christmas Story, I think?).

Yep, forgot to answer that, Boxer!!!  Thank you!  What WOULD I do without ya???

Let's hope you never have to find out! 

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOVE YOU TOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Was so glad you called me when you were in the hossie. I dont know how you did it. I didnt  have the right mind frame to even talk to the hospital staff let alone make calls. YOUR ONE TOUGH COOKIE!!!! So glad your on the losers bench. xo0xox

Wooo hoooo Heather I am so darn happy for you.  I knew you were going to do great on your first appointment.  Wait until you go back in two weeks you will be so amazed. 

I am sorry about the hole it will heal soon.  Just remember to change your packing everytime you change it the hole closes a little more.  Yes it is a bit painful.  What did the dr. tell you to use to losen the packing when you need to change it?  Just remember to do it gently. 

Iremember what I told you the other day take it one day at a time!  it will soon be a distant memory for you.

Congratulations on the awesome 15 1/2 pounds you go girl!!

((((((hugs))))

Cira.......
   Thank you soooo much! Our conversation the other night meant alot to me! Joe {hubby} wants to know if Geno has any advice for him......he says he feels lost now.
   As far ass the packing, ummmmm, no he didnt tell us how to loosen it! I cant believe I didnt think to ask! But I was soooo grossed out & in pain, I guess that was reasosn enough not to think about it!
Any suggestions? But I will call doc tomorrow!