Back Home from Surg.

I had surg one week ago tomorrow. I had to have mine done open. I am here to tell you it is no joke. Right now I am just trying to figure out the diet. clear liq. for a week.  

Congrats and best of luck to you! Sorry Im no help right now Im on my way to have my surgery May 19th

Glad you're home and doing well. Some of these old veterans can answer aboout anything for you and help with the diet part. Congrats and best wishes for a successful journey!

yeah the first few weeks after surgery sucks...it does get better.......muchmuch better. Scott

Glad you are on the bench. The best advice I can give you is to keep the papers from your doctor handy and stay with his program and diet as close as you can. The rest will fall into place. Feel good.

Lou

Yikes. If I remember correctly you under 300lbs right? If so that makes me a little nervous, I was under the impression they didn't go open unless you were a lot heavier? Did something go wrong that required them to open you up?

Hope you feel better soon.

Good to see you're back and on the loser's bench, Tom    ^5   See?    It's not unusual to have weight loss surgery, like anyoneeeeeeeeeee    &:-D)

That first week is your chance to learn to love beef and chicken bouillon, I would add a little tobasco or dried onion chips flavor.  Also the first week is your chance to drink all the Isopure flavors, I liked Blue Raspberry  and the Apple Melon . http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/browse/sku_detail.jsp? id=NP-1148&st=cs&source=FG&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=NP-1148 When you switch over to thicker liquids, you can use a blender to mix up more types of soups and veggies and unjury to bump up the protein. blended lintel soup and chocolate or vanilla SF pudding with ungury was my main stay for that period.  

Congrats on your successful  surgery. Lots of good info here in prior posts which should help you figure out "life after WLS." Most importantly, your WLS team will lead you down the right path so follow their orders and don't be afraid to ask them (or us) any questions which come to mind. My best, Boner

Congratulations Tom   I'm going in tomorrow   As far as I know, I'll probably have an open also.  The surgeon told me that I carry my "flab" too high so there might not be enough room to operate with the lap.  I've been lurking around here since January, and have read all about the good, bad, and ugly of WLS.  I know that things will get better (I've got to remember to tell myself that in a couple of days).  You guys save me a spot on the Loosers Bench for me, I'll be the "rookie".