1St Day Back At Work

[Tricia39 22]

I'm now 2weeks plus 2 days post op and I'm back at work. I've lost 16.5lbs as of this morning(no fill yet). Everyone has been telling me how much smaller I am. I haven't been this weight since 2004. My doc has me on a soft diet, but those Protein Shakes are starting to make me gag. I can't wait until I get home so I can sleep. 12 hour shifts are a lot after surgery.

[Jerseygirl82 18]

Wow, congrats so far! Its nice to lose a nice little bit right off the bat for some extra motivation. Don't over do it though!

[sandy.lyons 5]

WOW!!! That is great weight loss. I only had my surgery last Friday, and I really haven't lost anything yet. Unfortunately I had to go back to work the following Tuesday, so I actually only had Monday off. If only I could win the lottery!!

[neece1 3]

How are soft foods? I am really worried that with no restriction I will gain on soft food. I am just drinking and drinking!

[lchouinard83 13]

Neece1, I started soft foods last week, I also started to incorporate some exercise in... I was worried that I would gain weight because I went from pureed food and Protein shakes to some actual food. I was very surprised when I stepped on the scale and was down 4 lbs.

I am one of those people who before surgery couldn't lose weight and If I looked at food, I would gain 5 lbs... So don't be scared about gaining...

I always had the anxiety of getting on the scale( and still do), but I'm starting to get over that!

good luck with your journey!!

[Tricia39 22]

Soft foods are excellent, but I'm still getting hungry every 3-4 hours and occasionally I feel this burning cramp where the largest incision is.