I also had my sleeve surgery on the 9th. Since the start of my WL plan including the pre op diet I lost 36 lbs so far. I started at 320 and down to 284. I have a ton of gas every sip I take and it hurts like my chest is about to pop. The more I move and the more water I drink the more the gas escapes. I’m hoping in a few days that goes away. I tried the fat free cream soup tonight and oh boy is that not something to be excited about. Fortunately I’ve had no pain other than the initial gas bubble from surgery. I have been walking as much as I can and the hardest part is not picking up my daughter for a few days. I have zero desire to eat but realize it’s a must so force down what I’m supposed to, ie protein shakes and water and jello. Not to emphasize but sugar free foods just taste so different that eating isn’t enjoyable yet. I’m excited for transitioning to the purée stage in another 10 days. I will say being a chef is a blessing and a curse. I have lots of ideas for what to eat when I’m back on food but it also reminds me of all the things I did to get to this point. The phycological affects are harder to deal with than the physical. Getting off of five blood pressure pills and not needing cortisone injections every few months to stop the knee and back pain is def exciting. I already feel so much better than I did before the surgery. Well that’s my scoop so far. It’s been a journey that won’t stop anytime soon. Good luck to everyone
