update on me

Well its been 1 week since surgery, I had my drain removed today...YAY...it was kind of stuck so it really sucked having that removed, but it was well worth it...I hated that stupid thing.

I have gained 1.5 pounds...which they said was all fluids....and some people gain alot more than that, so I guess I should be happy.  I am looking forward to eating soft foods.....what kinds of foods can I eat????

I have been doing alot of walking..it feels so good to walk, when I lose 20 pounds I am going to buy myself a bike.

Well thats about it, I went a day early to get my drain out so I have to go back to talk to the physical therapist tomorrow...oh well......LOL

Wow - good for you!   I can't wait until I'm on that side of the surgery.  I'm jumping through hoops, still.  I hope you continue to heal, and feel more like being active.  That will help.  I can't believe you are feeling that good already.  Before you know it, you'll be biking!

You will be on the losing side before you know it Mary!!  I am so happy that I am through all of it.

That drain feels great to get out, doesn't it. I hated it too.  I know you were nervous about losing the required weight. Did you end up making it, or did Dr Benn let you have surgery without meeting the loss? Did he set a 10lb goal for you?

Great treat to buy yourself a bike after you lose your first 20. I bought a treadmill 6 weeks after surgery and am so glad I did.

I wouldn't be surprised if that 1.5 pounds you're up is gone at your appointment tomorrow. I was up about a pound too at my 1 week check, and then at 2 weeks (forget what that appt was for) I had lost like 9 from my surgery date.

Dr.Benn wanted me to be at 251 for surgery that was on a thursday....so the morning of surgery I was weighed and was 150.7...now I am at 151.5....we will see what I am next week.

You look amazing Kristy!!

My parents are giving me their treadmill...my husband and son just need to go and get it...YAY

Cool about the treadmill. It's so nice having something you can use AT HOME.

If you ever see me in town, make sure to stop me and say Hi.

Okay for sure....I just need to get the boys over there to get it...lol

Kristy PM me your phone # so I can call you, or you can call me tonight

Hi Lisa, I am also looking forward to eating soft foods on Monday! Yay! I've been on liquids since June 22nd and it's getting very OLD.

My guidelines for soft foods are: cottage cheese, egg (poached is best), smooth yogurt (I'm going to have Yoplait Whips), cheese, pureed chicken/turkey, baby food meats (which I've heard are gross) and custard. But you may want to check w/your NUT for your surgeon's guidelines.

Hope that helps!

Lynn

More soft food choices,

 

Refried beans with melted cheese

Egg beaters

Cream soups

Pudding

 

Well I can't wait to eat an egg, and refried beans with cheese (are we using fat free cheese?? if so, where the heck do you get it!), tuna with fat free mayo...mmmm mmmmmm