Had MY 2-week Post-op!

I just got back from the long trek to Seattle for my post-op with my adorable surgeon.  I am down to a 25-year low of 238 pounds, which I was totally happy with until the dietitian commented, "oh my, that is a bit lower than we usually see two weeks out."  (Insert very bad four-letter word here).  When I got to,the surgeon part of the visit, he said I am doing great, and it can take 6-9 weeks for all the fluids they pump into me to leave, and that is a fine loss and there is nothing wrong with me.  

They are happy with my diet (because I already knew it all from HERE) and happy with how much water and protein I am getting in.  Thrilled with my average caloric intake of 500-600 calories per day.  I am cleared now to eat anything I can mash with a fork (hmmmmm). They said I can take whole pills now, Nature-made vitamins, only need iron once a week, but do have to continue blood thinner shots for two more weeks.

The only problem I have is my inability to walk due to sciatica and a very bad knee.  I can hopefully start swimming again next week as soon as the last incision is completely closed over.

So, well on the road to a healthy me!  Such a wonderful thing I have done! 

Congratulations! Don't let that idiotic dietitian bring you down. 

Wonderful news Cheryl.  You are a role model.

That's great news.

Sounds like an overall great visit... since when is it a problem to lose too much weight right after WLS? We had this because we have plenty to spare. :)

Oh, she meant that I lost less weight than they expected... Between 4 and 5 pounds at my 2-week checkup.

Great job! 

Chili is very mashable,  was my first post-op "real food," and is a still a favorite especially when seeing it on a menu in a cafe (never met a bad cup of chili).  NatureMade B12 sublinguals melt easy and fast--good choice but beware they come in more than one potency. I'll be listening for a western wind carrying your cheers when Lovenox shots are over.    

Awesome!!!  Keep up the good work!

way to go!