WOW where did the first week go? I just knew this would be the hard part,being creative with liquids. What I have done is get the favorites and stick with them. I think my Dr. Kinda put me over in to week two when he told me to blend up "to liquid state", soups. That opens a big new world there. It has been zero problem this week with food. Bottom line you arent hungry either. Tomatoe soup is good good good..

I am having my 8 day anniversary today and i got out for the first time. I really did alot of walking that before surgery was not as easy. I have lost 11 pounds since surgery and i really think that has even helped some. My feet are asking,,hey who is that up there???? I am so excited about the future.. I want to be healthy and happy about my self.

Blessings to you all.

Mary

Jacksonville Arkansas

Dr. Clay Wellborn,

surgery date 1-16-2009

congrats!! best of luck to u !!

good going i am happy all is goning well

I'm moving into week 3. My doctor let me move to mushy foods in week 2, but now I've moved to some non mushy foods, just chewed well and small amounts. I'm feeling hungry now, especially right before dinner. I don't go for my first fill until February 12th. This week I'm a bit depressed as I'm not seeing the scale go down, although I reread my post op information and it said not to be stressed about losing weight at this point, just trying to eat right and get used to this new way of living.

I'm glad to hear that you are doing well, melody.

This morning is my first morning to get up and just feel like I cant take another liquid anything. I did get down coffee and a popsicle. I dont know if im feeling hunger or just sore from the surgery. With this huge incision i have im sure my feelings are a little different than most. It is hard to hear and listen to my own body when there is still surgery pain. I could go for a good steak right now. I too woke up to no loss this morning,,,,,hummmm, now that is a change.

Are you still taking the Milk of Mag? I am, just a swig every other day. I know there is nothing in there to make a stool, but i sure couldnt deal with one if i had one..Sorry,,,,I dont know where that came from.