Had my surgery and its going down from here !

Hi, I am in Newfoundland, Canada,, and had my VS done on Sept 12 and todate I have lost 34 pounds but its from my pre-opt getting ready ,,,, its almost three weeks now and from my surgery date I have lost 12 pounds and very happy with my results.  I went thru all my pre-opt dieting and my surgery with a breeze, never had one compllication (thank god) and going into my third week ,, I am so so sick of the shakes and I urge now when I have to take them,, I have been on this a week prior to my surgery so this is like Day 21 with liquids,,, this past week I am eating puddings which is a bout the heaviest but I am longing so much for food,,,,  my sugars are up and down,,, so, just how long do you have to wait before you can take in food,, if you are feeling good and no complications??   I would love to have a mashed boiled egg.. any suggestions,, and so happy for all those with such sucess stories,,, I can't wait from week to week to weigh myself and see the weight going,,, I was wearing a size 18 but now can fit into a 16 and at first my goal was to fit into a 14, but now I may change it and go to at 11-12 .... I just love how it makes me feel and to get compliments already from family and friends and really it has not even started,,,,, thanks so much for all the post.. I love reading them,,,

Congratulations Katie!  Can't wait to join you.  My surgery is coming up Oct 17.  We are supposed to be on liquids for 4 weeks after surgery then go to mushies for 4 weeks.  I know its hard but try to keep to that as much as you can.  The earlier you start eating solids the faster you stomach will stretch and the less benefit you will get out of it.  Have you tried sugar-free popcicles or sugar free Jello?  At least then you can get the sensation of biting something.  We are from the same town and I was not able to find sugar-free popcicles here but Chapman's has their own suger free version.  You can get them at Dominion. 

 

 Great to see you are doing well!  When you are back in the St. John's way you should give us a shout. 

Cheers
Trina

Hey i was wondering roughly how long after you meet with the nurse for your consultaion per say did u get your appointment for surgery??

Hi Katie: Have you tried maybe a different kind of shake? You mentioned your sugars, are you
taking the glucerna ones? There are boost and ensure etc. maybe the taste of another one might
get you through another week. Tina mentioned that she can't find sugar free popcicles. I've
been getting those Mott's Fruitsations juice ice bars no sugar added. They are awesome. You
can get the crunch of something different  without really eating. You will get through it one
day at a time. I so wish that I was in your position now with my surgery over and done with.
Good Luck , Terrie.