lwilliams65

Totally jealous... I've lost 5 pounds since surgery 8 days ago

Well Dr. Luna said that in most cases people that end up with leaks, get them between 2-4 weeks and the risk lessens everyday so that was a relief to hear

I don't know how to feel right now. I've only had gatorade and water the past 5 days. I tried chicken broth and jello... Yuck. I feel a little hungry (not head hunger) and it does subside with Gatorade but returns after a little while. I'm suppose to be on clear liquid till Tuesday but I just want something substantial like a protein shake or a yogurt. So far I don't have a problem drinking anything but I don't want to cause a leak by eating something. I don't really know what to do. I don't want to be hungry right now. On top of that, I haven't lost anything... I've gained 5 pounds. With?

I guess ill wait to weigh for 3 more days then and count that as my first weigh in. No I didn't take measurements before but i can always start measuring now. Do you measure just your waist? I want to keep a journal and be very thorough but I don't want to measure like every part of my body.

Wow 6 years seems pretty far out. I'm gonna be in fear forever lol. I did just email the dr who assisted my surgery so I will let you know what he says.

When should I weigh then cos i don't have have post op appointments. Once a week??

I'm even more frustrated. My surgery was last Monday and I've only lost 2 pounds from surgery weight. I thought for sure I'd lose like 6 the first week at least. I'm really discouraged right now. I haven't even been drinking a full 400 calories. I hope this isn't a sign of failure already. I'm definitely not an optimistic person so this is really a freakin drag.

Wow ladies, I'm sorry we are all going through a tough time. Hopefully in a couple weeks this will all be distant memory. I'm feeling a little better today just annoyed cos I want food. I'm so over liquid. Lets stay in contact.. I need support and I'm sure you all do too

In my room at the Marriott. Not scary here at all. Samuel is super nice and talkative, speaks perfect English. I'm waiting on the on site coordinator to get here, she had a meeting. Surgery is tomorrow. I'm so excited and nervous. I'll keep you guys posted.