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Dreaming of mushies....post op day 10
questions09 commented on questions09's blog entry in Blog 66176
Well, today is post op day 10. I am on full liquid diet until day 14. I cannot wait for the mushies. I am soooooo tired of grits, mashed potatoes (thinned with skim milk) and broth. It's just getting boring and unappetizing- so it makes me want to eat less. This too shall pass though. I have lost 8 pounds since surgery, walk every day 3 times for at least 20 minutes. Inscisions are healing (no infection).....all is good....just really want some fat free refried beans......totally craving that and cottage cheese.....(not on my diet till the mushie stage though). Im still off work until next Thursday- have a job that is very phsically demanding at a hospital. I guess I am also getting a little cabin fever even though i get out most days and do something- go to the park, a museum, a movie, etc. Well, now I am just rambling....Im glad to have this forum and the LB Friends I have made. Here's to the journey ahead. Take care all!!!! talk to you soon. :huh2: -
10/23/09 Shooting Myself in the Foot
questions09 commented on Band_Groupie's blog entry in The Sweet Spot
sorry you are sooooo sick!!! take good care of yourself!! -
Hey there- yep my highest weight was 250. Started the band seminar at 242. I had my surgery on 10/14 and was 220 and now am 212. Im doing pretty good....on to my second week of full liquids and dreaming of week three Mushies!!!! So far the journey has been pretty good, some hunger the other day, but not too bad. I will keep you posted!!! talk soon. Leslie
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hi ya! Dr.s visit went just fine. The PA said that it was just a seroma(a fluid filled pocket) at the inscision- no infection!!!!! So relieved!!! That turkey chili sounds really good.....I think I have to wait another week for that, but i will remember it. I got out this morning and got my hair done- feels great....also had a facial yesterday....I figure i need to pamper myself somewhat. Have a great day.
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Congrats!!!! so happy for you. I am one week post op tomorrow, and feeling better every day. still take it easy, but walk walk walking and sip sip sipping. keep us posted on your progress!!!! Leslie
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hey- im actually still on what my doc considers "full liquid". however, this includes puree chicken, grits thinned with skim milk and mashed potatoes with skim milk. I found that progresso tomato basil soup with the pureed chicken(eaten separately) is good....kind of like itallian ....if you really try to invision it....LOL. also, progresso cheesy chicken enchilada soup (pureed) is really good too. I don't get to do "mushies" til the 28th. Im looking forward to that.....scrambled eggs, refried beans.....oh, I saw someone say that they eat ricotta cheese with spaghetti sauce on it....they said it was yummy.? have a good night. talk to you tomorrow. Leslie
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How are you???? Today was a really great day....despite feeling the first pangs of hunger when i first woke up!! Hope all is well. talk soon. Leslie
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I am doing well! I have lost 6 pounds since surgery. Today is the first day that i have felt hungry. I got a little freaked out over the weekend because my port incision was bleeding a little and there was some non red drainage too.....i thought it might be infected, but I saw the Dr. today and she said that it was fine/a seroma. Im so relieved.......Im just looking forward to week three when I can have eggs and refried beans!!!! LOL I will keep you posted. Leslie
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On my way to the hospital.
questions09 replied to txcloverangel's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good Luck!!!!! It will be great!!!!!!! keep us posted!!!! Leslie:thumbup: -
Good Morning!! I am doing pretty good on the food. Yesterday was the first day that I actually felt hungry at one point. Im going to the Dr. today because over the weekend my port inscision bled a little. However, last night i noticed another spot that was kind of oozey with stuff not the color of blood.....im sooooooooo worried about an infection!!!! that really scares me!!!! any words of wisdom? I hope it's all ok!!!! I have lost 6 pounds though- : ) I will keep you posted
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I am freaking out a little bit. My port site inscision is bleeding a little...... called the "on call" dr. for the weekend and he said to just put some antibiotic ointment on it and some sterile gauze. I have done that, but Im still nervous. Did anyone else experience this.....Im sure I am over reacting, but Oh my goodness, just have never been through anything like this before. thanks for any advice, encouragement, etc. thanks, Leslie
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You can do it!!! it will be the best decision you have ever made!!!! God Bless.
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Laura- I am so sorry! You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless. Leslie
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Hey there- i was banded on Oct.14th. I feel pretty good 5 days out. I started at 242 when I went to the band seminar, surgery day I was 220 and now I am 213.6 today. (5'5" and 37). I am most nervous about something happening to the port or something.....but otherwise am very happy with the decision I have made. I too am a Christian! I wish you the very best. Keep me posted/message me anytime!!! take care.
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Hey there- I was banded on the 14th. My port site is the most painful too!!! The pain in your left shoulder is most likely from the gas they pump into you during surgery to make room to do the surgery. Take walks if you can- that should help, and Gas-x strips help a little as well. I am doing ok with the liquid diet now that i have gotten my protein shake routine down...it really helps. feel free to message me anytime!!! take good care of yourself and I will talk with you soon. : )
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Thanks for the recipe! I don't think i can have peanut butter until week three.....shoot. I too still feel like burping all the time......annoying. Today should be a great day!!!! take care- take those walks. talk to you later. : )
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Hey-so is it tomorrow? Take good care of yourself, let me know how you are doing.....message me any time. I will be thinking of you!!!! - Leslie
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Hey there- it's post op day 5!!! I have lost 6.4 pounds. Feeling pretty good now. I have the protein shake/food ratio down better now. My port incision site is bleeding a little, but otherwise looks good. That site is SORE....Oh my goodness !!!!!! if you move the wrong way....WOW!!! I have been walking about 20 minutes three times a day - sometimes slow, sometimes medium. Still feel belchy all the time. Had a momment the other day where I felt "have I done the right thing?" , but I know I have- just post surgery jitters i think. I am not looking forward to breakfast, lunch and dinner this week....really looking forward to week three when i can have refried beans......hahahaha. How are things going with you? Take care and we will talk soon. Leslie
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You can do it!!! I had my surgery on the 14th and I am doing pretty good. It is a process and a journey. You are right that prayer will be so important throughout this as well as support from others!!! feel free to message me any time!!!!!! good luck and I will keep you in my prayers- Leslie
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Hey there- doing pretty good- tired, sore, and hungry....but I guess that is to be expected. : ) my port incision site is bleeding a little bit....kind of scared me, but its looking better. How are things going with you ? talk to you soon!!!
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hi ya- well, after i wrote that last message, I hit a wall of tiredness and blah....which is to be expected.....surgery and all. LOL. What is your recipe for the chocolate shakes.....I too am tired of pudding a jello. take care and here is hoping for that terrific monday!!!! - Leslie
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Hey there- I feel pretty good. My port inscision is bleeding a little bit. kind of freaked me out, but have a gauze bandage on it. Im going to try to see the Dr. or the P.A. tomorrow. I feel like burping all the time.....do you feel that.....I think Im being too worried about something bad happening.....ugh......I have been on two walks today...going to go on a third one later. Been off the pain meds since thursday, now just taking liquid tylonol. How's everything going with you? take care/talk soon
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Its been a month since the surgery. :)
questions09 commented on VictoriaExtreme's blog entry in Blog 73132
Good Job!!!!! I am just on post op day 4. Im excited too!!! a little nervous, but excited. -
Hey there- is feeling the need to belch normal- before, during, after meals? is it still the gas they pumped in to do surgery????