Weight Loss Surgery - 2 weeks out...what I expected and what I didn't

Nanj asked if surgery was what I expected and how I adjusting....

At first, I was woozy because of a lack of salt. I was told it would be fixed by drinking bouillon from cubes and it worked.

It didn't take away the desire, no the NEED, to chew things. I didn't realize how much chewing was a essential part of eating, a big part of my addiction. I can't wait to get through the soft food stage so I can, no Have to, chew chew chew!

I have tried to drink drink drink, too, and am glad to say that I am not thirsty, though the only time I have thrown up is when I forgot to wait the 30 mins after eating to drink and then I forgot and guzzled my water like I used to. Not good!

I didn't expect to lose this much weight! Unofficially, I lost 19 lbs in 2 weeks!

:yay: WOW :yay:

Now at the end of the first 2 weeks (I see the doctor tomorrow), I am beginning to feel some peace. Letting go of a need to chew, making my liquid diet fun and tasty and though not looking great yet (still too much front butt goin' on! ;)), getting into and zipping up the size 22 jeans I got from the Clothing exchange!!! :woohoo:

Thank you to all here for helping me get through this in one peice. OK, in the case of my stomach...2 pieces! :rofl:

Angela :grouphug:

After the rain comes sunshine! :)

Hey Ange: Take little bites!!! I bet once a day I try to hog something and end up is a lump in my chest. You'd think I would learn. One thing I learned is that WLS sure takes a lot of time and planning out of my day. It is getting better though; I'm official four months out. My vitamin and supplement regime just about kills me; I swear they are a meal in itself. I'm taking an antibiotic right now that has to be taken 6 hours after my vitamins or my vitamins two hours after I take it; plus when I do a potty break in the middle of the night I have to take my prevacid! Be glad when that antibiotic is done!!! Keep up the good work.

Keep up the good work and keep that sense of humor. I will have to put you next on my list of visits. I get out to Nampa about once a year for work!

Go Go Go

ooooo come see me when you are in Nampa! That sounds like fun!