Weight Loss Surgery - Back from the Hospital!!! Make room on the losers bench please!!!

Hey everyone! My surgery on 6/25 went wonderfully well and I was able to return home yesterday.

So far so good. I am feeling ok. The gas is leaving my body more and more everyday and I am learning that is truly the most painful part.

So far I am not getting in all of my meals but my doc said that is normal for the first 3 days or so due to the swelling in the pouch.

Overall I am thrilled so far. It has been easier than I anticipated in terms of recovery (granted, I am still early out!). My surgeon was great and really kept me informed, my hospital and nurses were superb. I feel like I have an entire network of support and am excited to truly be beginning this journey!

Really glad it went so well for you and I wish you a quick safe recovery :hug:

Welcome home Jill :hug:

I'm so glad it went well for you. Now rest up and don't try to do things to fast. Stay hydrated and happy ;)

Leenie

SD: So glad everything went well. Take care of yourself. I had to laugh a little when the doctor said, "The first three days!!" Take it at your speed, don't push, you will get there eventually. WTG!

Welcome home, glad all went well. Remember Sip Sip Sip!!!!

Welcome to your new life!! You're going to love it.

Good to hear that everything went well, Jill! From here on out it's just following directions.

Angela :hug:

Thanks guys! Things have definately been getting easier the further out that I get which is good. It's crazy having to live by the clock!

I am getting better at getting in all of my meals. I have been drinking protein bullets with 42 grams per bullet which is 3 oz. They taste NASTY but I only have to drink half at one sitting and then it's done. I haven't liked ANY protein shake yet so at least these are quick and relatively painless. My doc only wants me on protein supplements for 6 weeks and then I have to stop them so I am not too concerned about finding one that I love.

So far I am down 6 pounds from my date of surgery. That makes me happy, lets me know that it's working!!!!

My mom is staying with me while I heal. We've been running errands everyday. We go to the mall and then walk by the river. I am making sure to get plenty of walking in. I am still doing my breathing machine and taking my temp several times a day.

I started with my vitamins etc today. I didn't take Percocet yesterday and so far none this morning. I can't believe how well I am healing!!! It seems like just yesterday that I was researching!

you're doing GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! keep up the good work