IM HOME

Hey everyone, im home from the hospital today. Everyday gets better they say. And so far it has. I cant wait to sleep in my own home tonight. I have pain in my stomach. I didnt have a lot of gas. But I did experience some. I ate a little eggs for breakfest and 1 oz of yogurt. I think im going to have broth for dinner tonight. I still havent had a bowel movement yet. Dr spencer is a great guy (my surgon) and john (his assistant) they both came to the hospital 2 times a day. I have been trying to walk a little at home. Im afraid I will get a blood clot. I dont want to get that.

Hi Cheryl! Welcome Home and Welcome to the losing Side! I am glad you are doing so well and didn't have any complications! Couple of bits of advice for you... 1. Make sure you get in your water 2. Getin your protien... 60 Grams! 3. If you don't like protein Shakes (Yack!) drink Carnation Instant Breakfast the sugar free kind... tatsty 4. Walk, Walk, Walk! This is help get your bowels moving 5. Chew Chew Chew! you don't want anything to get stuck! 6. Measure! This will help you durring plateaus in the future when you aren't losing pounds but are losing inches! 7. Start exercising as soon as you can, and do it 3-5 times a week! This will speed up your loss and help you not lose as much muscle, mass which also slows weight loss... Good luck! You are doing great and off on a wondeful Journey! Bridget 280/182/140ish RNY 8/8/05

Welcome Home! Wishing you a speedy recovery! 270/216/130

welcome home! the walking is the best way to avoid the dreaded blood clot to get a movin! take care, kari