1 week post-op

today is one week post op for me. I go to the Doctor tomorrow. I could not stant the suspense any longer so I got on the scale this morning. I am down 16 pounds. This is not official, only on my scale. This makes me very happy. No complications - no vomiting. My stomach still rumbles like a volcano(gas) but getting much better. Cant wait to get off of liquids. All of those of you waiting, be patient because it is all worth it. You are worth it and I am here to help talk to you or vent. God Bless! Colette

Hi Colette My surgery was on the 15th. I couldn't wait until I got my drain & staples out. I think that was the worse part of all. I had to laugh when I read that your stomach still rumbles like a volcano... because MINE DOES TOO! I don't think I'm ever going to get rid of this gas! I think it just decided to move in forever! I have to say that I'm ready for some Real Food myself! I'm getting sick of jello & soup. One more week for me though...then I can start adding some different things. I'm just very thankful that my surgeon made me do a 2 week pre-op liquid diet. I think it prepared me for this. Well...keep up the great work! Happy Thanksgiving! Deb

Just wanted to say that I am so happy for my Mom (Colette), who has been so brave during this whole procedure. She has lived her life always taking care of others. I am so glad and proud that she has had the courage to do this for herself. When she first told me that she wanted to have bariatric surgery, I was against the whole idea. Why? Why have the surgery? But she, and others, have made me realize that I don't understand what it is like to live with the stigma of obesity. I'm hoping that she finally realizes the weight of her dreams, and that her arthritis will no longer hold her back. She is after all...my Mom, and I want the very best for her.