Weight Loss Surgery - I told my inlaws




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purpleroses
09-26-2003, 02:24 PM
and good thing I did, because I had a feeling if we didn't tell them, they would feel left out and upset. I was right!!! Mother in law called this afternoon asking what the surgery is and how long recovery time is.

I was glad she called, we haven't had the greatest relationship.

What was your recovery time? How long were you on liquids after the surgery?


peach pit
09-26-2003, 10:56 PM
purpleroses,

Did your motherin law think that wls was a good idea for you?

I had the lap rny on August 11th of this year. My surgeon pushed me food wise quicker than any one else I have heard about. I was on clear liquids for 48 hours, full liquids for another 48 hours and then went on to soft and mushy foods. After one week he told me I could eat salad....I didn't do that until I was about 4-5 weeks out...I just didn't feel like eating it. Now I eat just about everything but if the meat/fish/chicken is too dry it tends to feel like it is getting stuck and it is uncomfortable.

Follow YOUR doctor's orders unless they don't stress protein.

I felt sore and tired for the first 3 weeks. I felt a little better every day. After 3 weeks I felt terrific and got some energy back.

peach

jiffypop
09-26-2003, 11:48 PM
that's why the good lord made gravy!!!!

so purple.. what else did MIL have to say?? did she offer to come over and help????


grammyX5
09-27-2003, 04:51 PM
Hopefully she will be very supporative of you and your decision. Grammy

purpleroses
09-27-2003, 09:06 PM
Jiffy,
Now that I'm finished laughing. No my MIL didn't offer any help. I told her that my mom took 3 weeks off of work to help with the kids and house. She said oh I wondered what you were going to do then asked about how long recovery was. My hubby did say there is a chance we wouldn't be down there for Thanksgiving it's an hour in a half drive.