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- - 12 days post-op (https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/weight-loss-surgery/25970-12-days-post-op.html)

I'm back! Surgery wasn't too rough. I was pleasantly surprised to wake up without an NG tube. I was really dreading that. Spent 2.5 days in intensive care and 2.5 days in regular room.

Went to Dr. on day 9 for drain and staple removal. Down 26 lbs. from first office visit. YIPEE!!!!

Still on liquid diet until 3/4, when I see dr. again. Moving around a little better. Having some leakage from incision, which is kind of gross.

Looking forward to walking around the neighborhood and feeling like a human being again. I've noticed that I am not hungry and food doesn't bother me. I've been making a few meals for my husband and haven't even licked the spoon!

Thanks for your well wishes.
Lorrie

Congratulations! I hope to join you soon on the losing side!

great to see you, and doing so well!!!! keep us posted. we want to know all the dirt...

and the drainage? it'll stop. i used sanitary pads because they are more absorbent than gauze...

good to see you Lorrie!

Why were in intensive care for 2.5 days?

Hope all is going well for you!

peach

My surgeon routinely puts his post-ops in intensive care for at least one day. I have a history of heart trouble, lupus, etc. and he wanted to be sure I was ok. I was in a smaller hospital and they tend to err on the side of caution, which is ok by me. I didn't have any complications, so when a private room opened up, they moved me there.
Lorrie