1 month checkup-no more tube!!

Hi guys...I just got back from Nashville...I had my one month check-up with Dr. Houston today and everything went wonderfully. Doc's personality is finally starting to show...he was very personable and caring today and even laughed!!!! He took out my hated G-Tube, Hooray!!!, and we chatted about things for a long while. He is concerned with my constant nausea and thinks I may have a stricture but he is going to give it another week or so to see how I do. He says if I get the "frothies" anymore, I've had them twice but didn't realize that's what they were, then to be prepared for a scope. That's okay...whatever he says, I'll do. He is pleased with my progress and how I am getting all my vitamins and fluids in. He didn't fuss about protein and acknowledged that it is hard to eat when you aren't hungry...so he did say I could keep going with Isopure to supplement when I just can't eat all the protein I need. He also said my refried beans and shredded cheese were okay once in a while, just not a lot. Biggest happy moment of the day...finding out that I am down 42 pounds! I am now at the lowest weight I have been at since I was pregnant! Oh, and I can drive!!!! Finally!!!!

I am so happy for you! You deserve every pound you have lost.. I know how Dr Houston is so direct and business, but he does have a lighter side. I hope you don't have a stricture and are just healing. Keep up the good work.

Thanks Linda! I love encouragement!

Yayyy! Congratulations Kym. Hopefully, you don't have a stricture and are just going through the normal of having a hard time eating right after surgery. Keep up the good work! 42lbs in one month is amazing.... in fact, I'm a little jealous LOL Take care, April

Woo Hoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know you are glad to get rid of that tube. 42 pounds?! You ROCK!!!!!!!!!! I too hope and pray you don't have a stricture. You have been through so much, you deserve smooth sailing from now on.

Hi kym, congrads on the weight loss, also thrilled that the g tube is finally gone. I will keep on praying that you don't have a stricture. Not fun. Keep up the great work. Love ya, kathy

Wow. Wow. 42 pounds gone - in one month! Congratulations, that's wonderful! I hope you feel better soon and get this whole episode with the n/v and the frothies behind you and soon able to enjoy the new you! Love Dennie

Hey Kim, I saw you at the dr office on the 19th. My appointment was at 3:30 and I thought it was you. You looked great! Mike