Another new post-op here...

Dear Mona,
Sounds like you have a great attitude and did the right thing by removing your scale. Measure yourself instead and take pictures. Your weight will fall off in time. Your body is recovering from surgery. Just be sure to sip, sip and sip! Take walks and rest. Welcome to the forum, you will find love and support here. Hugs Debbiejean

Welcome Mona,

The others covered any suggestion I had in mind. Every day will seem better. Stick with this group of caring people and we will help you along.

Annette

Mona ~ You'll be fine. 

Yep, I too found it  tough the first few days to get anything in (my surgery was on 05/24/11), but drink when you can.  My first day home, I only drank 20 oz of water, which did iclude some Isopure, and ate jello.  Each day will get easier.

Like you, I was afraid of drinking too much too quickly.  Heck, my first few sips weren't enough to drown an ant.  You'll learn how much you can put in your mouth without a "gulp" feeling when swallowing.  Also, listen to your pouch.  It will tell you when the sip was too much.

My NUT had suggested using a baby cup and baby spoons.  Only yesterday did I try these (had them around the entire time) and they really do work.  The sippy cup limits what goes in and the spoon is wonderful.  Sure it takes longer to eat, but I also feel fuller.

Each day, the fluids are increasing.  Don't forget things like Crystal Light, flavored waters, hot decaf tea, etc. can also be counted towards your liquid intake.

Hello Mona and WELCOME to OFF!!!

You are having the same questions and fears we all had. Feel free to ask anything ...one of us  or more will try to help you out.

Glad you decided to join our group. Hope you love it here as much as I do. There are some pretty great people here *****ally do care.

Hugs.....connie d

Hi Mona and WELCOME!!!!! So sorry that I missed your post earlier!!! Shame on me!!!

Congrats on your new life!!! Many have answered questions I am sure you had so I won't repeat except remember to sip sip sip and walk walk walk!!!! And to hang on because its a wild ride!!!!

Hope you keep coming back because we are here for you to help you along the way!!!!

HUGS

Wow, what a warm and welcoming group of people. I have taken your advise and jotted down my measurements and started a journal. I managed to finally get in my required intake of fluids for the first time also. To Vicki P. whom asked what type surgery I had, I had the RNY; it has been one week today!
I did wake early this morning with lots of nausea. I drank decaf coffee but still feel full/bloated and nauseous. Hopefully it will pass soon.
Thank you all again for being so kind and welcoming to me. It truly helps.

Mona

I think everyone has covered your questions really great!  There is so much love and support here and everyone tries to send support whenever someone needs it!!  I am six weeks out and feeling wonderful.  You will get there too!  The first week is definitely the hardest!! 

Priscilla