Can you make a spot for me on that bench?

Hey all, often lurker infrequent poster, but would like to tell everyone I had my surgery done on Tuesday the 11th, came home the 13th and feel great today. I think I had a mini-dump last night. I think I had too much milk and protein powder. I got very cold and clammy and then had a pretty bad case of diarrhea for the rest of the night and even this morning. But I feel fine now. The doctor told me not to do it when I got home, but curiousity got the better of me. I weighed myself the day I came home. I had gained 15 lbs in fluid, but that has since come out and I'm actually down 5 lbs since the day of surgery. I know I'm going to be obessed with the scales for the next few weeks. Hopefully, I will heed all the excellent advice that I've read on here and the other boards that it's not always about the lbs. Anyway, I'm just thankful I got through everything ok and now I'm on the "Losers" bench!

You could be lactose intolerant now. Congrats on your surgery! We kept a spot on the bench warm for you!

I got lactose free. I think I just pushed it. But, lessons learned!

Welcome to the bench David! Glad you are feeling better!!! ~Lori

David, CONGRATULATIONS on the successfull surgery Keep a spot warm for me, I go in on the 24th. 9 days to go!

Scootin on over for you.. Congtrats!! I am lactose intolerant, and can not drink the lactose free stuff I dump on it just like milk but not quite as bad, so now I drink Silk Soy milk the vanilla seems the best to me. Maybe you should try a soy milk and see if that helps ya. Phyllis

You would be amazed how long the loser's bench is here...plenty of room. Welcome and congrats!!

David, Congratulations of making it to the "Losers" bench. Good luck on learning how to use your new tool. It is a learning experience for sure as you've already found out. I'm two years out next month and I am still learning. Keep in touch and good luck. JM

Hey David, and Welcome! I think i lucked out. i still can drink FF milk and have no problems with it.. My Doc wont alow any protien suppliments or shakes.. so i have to get all that from Food / Meats.. Good Luck on your Journey. its diferent for all of us.. but similar in alot of ways.. someone is Bound to have gone through something that you have.. so dont be afraid to ask! Take care, Fuzzy