8 days out and had check up this morning

I am officially down 21.4 lbs!!! (That includes pre-op, but I will take it!) I also had my drain removed. Thank goodness. I don't think I could have gone another day with that dreadful thing! Now my only complaint is itching and redness from the tape used on my sutures:( I am taking benadryl and still itching like mad. I am still having a hard time getting all my protein in, but I am working on it. I am officially lighter than I was the day I delivered my daughter! Only 8 days out and so far..I LOVE MY SLEEVE! 

That is awesome!!! I am so happy for you, keep up the good work!

p.s. hope the itchy and redness clear up soon for you.

CONGRATS, KEEP ON LOOSING. I CAN'T WAIT TO JOIN YOU ON THE LOOSERS BENCH!

yippeee! you're doing great. Congrats on having the drain removed :)

 Good for you! Maybe there is something topical you can put on it to help? The benadryl probably makes you sleepy?  Good Luck!! Welcome to the Losers Bench!

Good for you! I'm 9 days out and I've lost 14 lbs including pre-op loss. I'll also take it. I've always been a slow loser, so I'm trying to concentrate on complying to the diet (which has not been a problem at all) and just getting my fluids in (which is actually quite difficult).

Way to go!!! I am 6 days post op and I haven't weighed yet but I tried on clothes all morning and I already have a big garbage bag full of clothes to give away.....because they are too big!! I am fitting in things that I haven't worn in 3 yrs. Feelssss gooood!

Great job!

Way to go! 

You might want to try some topical anti-itch lotion like Calahyst, etc. to see if that will help.  The protein gets easier.  I still double up the scoops of protein powder in my  morning drink so I start off the day with 40-45 g.   Once I moved to full liquids I started stirring some plain greek yogurt into my broth. 

Keep up the good work!

Mary

20 pounds.....good for you! Keep it up! What I did is tried to get the tape off, yes I stood there and rolled it around and pulled it off, for the itching I used benadrill lotion, use some soap and warm water on it too...I know that even 6 days out Im still finding that blasted tape somewhere but I do rub at it to get it off or it will keep itching like crazy.. Good luck