Update Time

Just thought I would pop in with an update. I am just a little over two weeks out. I started eating my first solid (soft) foods this week. Had a deviled egg for Thanksgiving and it tasted very good and I felt completely satisfied after eating it. I didn't really miss all the other goodies, and just enjoyed the aroma. I have been eating eggs and cottage cheese, even had a string cheese and have had no problems or issues yet. Things seem to be going just fine. I guess I have been fortunate, I haven't had any issues with nausea or anything. I don't have a lack of energy some people report after surgery. I don't have any more energy than I did before really at this point, but no less by any means. I went back to work last week and worked two nights. I am off on my weekend now. I work 12 hour shifts (6:00pm to 6:00am) so I work 3 nights and have 4 off. Then every third week I work one extra night. Everything went just fine the days I went back to work. Overall, I am feeling good. I have lost 32lbs since surgery and 62lbs overall. Starting to notice it in my clothes and it feels good.

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Even the toughest criminals become remarkably docile 
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Wow Gary, that's GREAT!  I needed three weeks off before I went back to work, but then again, I'm old.  Glad to hear you're tolerating food pretty well.  I think I have a pretty weird stomach now.  I can eat most soft things like soup and eggs and cottage cheese.  I don't do well at all with poultry, but steak is awesome.  I was warned that beef could be a problem, but I like it just fine (except for ground beef, that is).  You're doing so well on the weight loss.  You'll be just a shadow of your former self very soon. Linda

That is so great!  It is so fun when the weight is just melting away like that....Good for you!  And the smell of food can sometimes pretty satisfying.  I often get a little embarrassed by how close my face gets to a plate of food....I call myself a smeller....it is a funny little condition!

Wow, isn't it funny how you were satisfied with one deviled egg? It's such an alternate reality, isn't it? Congratulations on doing so well-you are such a success already!

You are cruising..and already back to work!! I can't wait to hear an update on your 1 month total- bet it's fantastic!

Gary Great job!  I went back to work at 4 weeks but I wanted the time off, I'm also really old. The weight is going to come off so easily for a while and people will start noticing your weight loss. Good luck with whats coming at you. Randy  

Gary that is freakin' AWESOME! Great job!!