Two weeks out.

 I am 2 weeks post op and I feel great. I sometimes wonder if they actually did anything in there. Then I look down and see my pants falling off and I realize that yes they did. I had my surgery on Tuesday 2/9 went home Thurs 2/11. Had my first appointment post op with my surgeon Mon 2/15 dug my car out of the snow on Fri 2/19 and went back to work Mon 2/22. I feel very lucky to feel as good as I do. My sister had this surgery 5 years ago and did not return to work for 1 month. I have been following my doctors orders, walking as much as possible and sipping as much as I can stomach. I really feel that my doctor and his staff really prepared me for this life change. I have had some dry mouth issues and feeling a bit weak at moments but I am sure this is normal? The hardest thing I have encountered is crushing my pills and trying to drink them. They are so bitter and nasty tasting. Any suggestions on how to tolerate them better? I was very shocked that I had lost 14.5 lbs the first week. I have decided not to have a scale in my house as I will become obsessed with weight loss. I am focusing on how I feel and how my clothes are fitting. I did have a moment when I got home and crushed my pills for the first time. I thought what have I done. Then I watched the tv and could not believe how many commercials there are for food,food,food! It's no wonder this country has such a high obesity rate. I had to tell myself I made the right decision. I have not been hungry in 2 weeks but still have a craving for pizza and a hamburger. I now have to deal with the real reasons I ate before. I don't think anyone can really prepare for the major ways your life changes both personally and socially after surgery.
I am very glad I made this decision. The bitter taste of pills only lasts for a few minutes but a healthy thin body is forever! Blessed Be!

 Fantastic isn't it???
I felt remarkable right after surgery. Small amount of pain at first but not even enough to medicate for. Re: the pills..the ones you need the most which are related to the surgery according to Mass. General Hospital  weight center in Boston are: B12, Multi vits, calcium citrate w/D3. Then your regular meds if any. NO NSAIDS EVER AGAIN. I never had to crush meds. And I still take a lot.

The bariatric ones are: 

The B12 (2 a day) are sublingual..under the tongue and let them absorb..2 Flintstone chewable with Iron..(am still taking these) and Cal. citrate..i take 1500/day cuz I am an old girl..500 3x a day w/meals. I like the chewable from iBariatric.com..soft and chewy. Lemon and Choc.

Make sure you get your protein in and lots of fluids. really.

xx

jude

ps when you can go to breakfast at Cafe Hun for me....or Pete's and get some scrapple..

(WTF is scrapple anyway?) do I really want to know?

 Yes it is fantastic. I'll think of you when I am in Hampden.