Day 2!!!

Hi everyone. Well I'm 24 hours post-surgery and am feeling great. I'm honestly surprised at how well this has gone. I've only had one "oops" moment so far. Mom brought me some sugar-free jello cups yesterday. I ate about half of one last night and apparently didn't chew it enough. I had about 20 minutes of pain and was belched some weird foam. But it cleared and I haven't had any more trouble. I looked at the jello cup, and it turns out it is one of the type that doesn't have to be refrigerated. I figure that means it is harder to break down that the "old fashioned" stuff.

I've already had about 10 oz of a protein drink so far this morning (20g protein) and am working to stay hydrated.

My partner is working in Berkeley, CA for 6 moths, and just started his assignment on 12/1. I told him not to miss work to come back for my surgery. My parents drove down and are spending the weekend, which has been a huge help. I'm feeling good enough today to walk around the block. It's surprisingly sunny and warm here today. Anyway, I'm unbelievably stoked about having this new tool and I feel like I'm just starting a new and exciting chapter of my life.


Highest weight:  394  Current weight 373 Goal weight ???

hey guy..glad you are doing well...you will live and learn on the foamies...almost 4 years out, and if try to talk and eat ..BAM..I still get them...hey my tool still works

please stay in touch...

Glad you are well...keep up the good work!

Sounds like you're doing fantastic! I'm on Day 6 and really feel fantastic! Glad to hear you're doing well.

What ya really don't get told enough, I think, is that it truly is a learning experience. Good luck with everything! Try Smar****er. It has electrolytes in it and it helps me stay hydrated.

I'm glad everything is going well for you handsome :)  *HUGE BEAR HUGS*

Foamies... I have seen it  called sliming. I am all too familiar with this. It's a lesson you learn with the lapband. You learn when to stop eating by the feeling in your stomach. If you go to far, the sliming and burping usually follows. With each of my fills, I have had to relearn when to stop. More importantly, I have learned to chew, chew, chew!  Wow.. you must have good restriction for that to happen so soon. It took be some time for the first incident to happen.  Sounds like you are off to a great start.  Best wishes -- Tom