post-op visit

mfisher16508

I had a productive day thus far I must say. Saw my surgeon today and he removed all my steri-strips, my incisions look great. I have infact lost 9 lbs since my appt, and I am happy with that.
We adressed me going back to work, which I do on the 9th of april, I allowed him (lol) to keep me off until after easter, you know for the benefit of my family. I know, damm hard thing to do.

I got advanced to full liquids with the go ahead to advance to puree next week, I also got the all clear on swimming next week. no major exercise until 6 weeks post-op...I do hav some minor restrictions with the back to work thing, but they were taken care of today. I swer I walked all over that damm hospital today and I am soooooooooooooooooooo exhausted and tired.

I ate a yogurt, yummo yummo yummo,,,banana cream pie it was awesome.

I drank my protein water and to be quite honest I dont like em that much, the tropical is good, but the rest are horrid, and even calling the tropical good is a stretch. I am glad to be able to have my shakes again....soooooo excited I am gonna make one now.

I hoppe you all have a great day.

Mary

hhamilton1203

Well that is great news! 9lbs is alot and it will just keep going up and up and up.... For me the hardest part was eating the liquids and mushy foods... once i started eating reg foods again it was all up hill from there. I am very excited for you... take the time to rest and heal, dont go back to soon- take your own advise (the advise you give your patients) Keep up the great work.

tessanne10

Great job! Remember one step at a time, and it will go by fast. Keep it up!

mfisher16508

I honestly dont know what I would do without you guys and my family...cause today kicked my *kitten* literally....I dont know if you all know but me, my hubby and 3 kids and 2 dogs moved in with my parents back in OCT, my dad had a stroke christmas eve of 2010, and well they are older (70's) and need our help, and we help them ect ect....soooo after my crazy day/morning, I came home and was feeling pretty dang ****ty, tired, lethargic and such, I took a nap and woke up to the wonderful smell of a whole chicken baking in the oven...OMG, that is my fave...I dont htink, even though it seems I am, thatI have been drinking enuff and that is why I feel soooo run down....I stopped the crystal light, and started more water and chicken broth, already feeling better, hada protein shake as well, and tbls of mashed potatoes and a bite of that chicken, and I am soooooooooooooooooo much better. soooo much.....I know I am still on full liquids, and I by no means plan do it again, but I needed something to chew, and and and it agreed with me, I am happy about that.

But earlier I was in tears, I was in the mindset of OMG WHY did I do this, I feel like I just had a baby, all 3 of mine were c-sections Ithink this is worse, honestly.

But I had to share cause you are like fam.

Hugs

tessanne10

I know the feeling of wanting to chew something so bad. Stopped at the store and picked up a couple of cans of soup so I can have the broth from them.
FYI Gas-X will help with the gas you may have. I picked up the meltable strips.
Make sure your getting in the protein, that will definitely slow you down in all ways if not getting enough.
Today I mixed the Nectar with 5 TBSPS Non fat Dry Milk and a Bariatric packet of Capuccino that gave me 38 protein. I have another one to do tonight as well.
I have faith in you, your doing great! Keep it up!