Anyone hear from Maureen M?

Hey yall, Just wondering if anyone knows how Maureen M's suregery went? Im sure it went well, Dr. Roye is wonderful. Id love to know how she is doing. With love, Em

Hi Emily! I'm still here!!! According to Dr. Roye my surgery (on the 19th)went very smoothly & I was able to come home on Thursday night!!! I was surprised that I didn't undergo a leak test before discharge, but Dr. Roye said I didn't need one. The possibility of developing a leak is probably still my biggest fear. I think that my biggest adjustment will be learning to eat & drink so-very-s-l-o-w-l-y!!! I have to teach myself new habits. So far I have had Gerber's Stage 2 Oatmeal with Bananas & Applesauce, Part Skim Ricotta Cheese, Apple Juice, Elite Chocolate Protein Drink (mixed with 1% milk), & water, and my body handled them well. It is a learning process & I am really looking forward to the support group meetings even more. I have so many questions! Thanks so much for asking after me & I hope to see you in November! Take care & ttys, Maureen P.S. I have started to weigh myself each day since getting home from surgery & my scale says I am down 10 pounds since the 19th....I am amazed! Is this really possible? Have others had this kind of start? P.P.S. A question for those taking Actigall: The capsule is HUGE!!! How do you take it? Is it possible to swallow it without it getting stuck or do you open it up & dissolve the powder in _____???? I would be so thankful for any suggestions!!!

Hey Maureen, I am so glad things went well! Congrats on being post op!! Dr. Roye didnt do a leak test on me either before I left but I was assured he did a thorough test before he closed me up. He is a great surgeon. Isnt it great to be home!! I wouldnt doubt you loosing 10lbs, awesome job! I disolve my antigal in my protein drink. With love, Em -33