Day 7

[BigOBoy123 67]

Today marks day 7 Post -Op and I'm feeling almost normal. I still have mild soreness around my port incision and the gas pains have been gone for about 3 days. I found out this morning that I am still not ready to sleep laying down in bed so it looks like a few more nights of sleeping in the recliner. My starting weight was 303lbs and as of this morning I weighed in at 276lbs and i seem to be losing about a pound a day. Keep in mind that is including my pre-op weight loss. I am on mushy foods now so I have been eating things like mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, apple sauce, pudding, etc. As far as side effects I am having a spasm like feeling in my throat/chest. Seems to happen only when I am up and moving around so hopefully that will be a thing of the past shortly. I'm trying to remember to take small bites and chew everything until its mushy but that part is really hard because I am one of those people who take large bites chew only a couple times then swallow. The same thing goes for drinking. I take huge gulps and swallow. I literally could drink a bottle of Water in one gulp and be done so sipping on anything is so frustrating. I actually remember that I would wonder why people pack around a bottle of water or pop for so long and not just chug it. I would never have a glass or bottle of liquid for more than 5 minutes ever. I guess I thought the same way with food because I was always the first person to clear my plate. Anyways, this is just an update of my progress.

[ZinniaMT 182]

Great update! Glad you are well!

[Joy332 25]

Wow! Congratulations on the huge weight loss! That is wonderful! I cannot have mushy food til week 3 so I am already dreaming about it. I am so over the sweet Protein Shakes. Thanks for the update. I am glad you are doing so well! Keep us posted.

[chemicalruth 10]

Way to go BigOBoy. I had my surgery June 21 and I was 292 at check in. I am 281 this morning 6 days later. I am feeling good. No pains. My gases are gone. Have been walking since day 2 and don't plan to stop. I had started at gym pre-op and decided even if I can't really work out I can go to gym and walk treadmill. So I do just to keep up the habit. Besides it 113 out in Phoenix now so the air conditioning is nice. Anyways this morning was first time I got ready and threw on my work clothing and noticed....my blouse was loose!!!! So exciting. No one else my notice but I do!

Anyways have a good day all and BigOBoy keep your eye on the prize!

Ruth

[rebeccarawks 21]

Congrats!!! Great work!!!

[Kime-lou 648]

You are doing great! It is an adjustment. I just bought a bubba bottle (24 oz) help me just sip instead up gulping. It's an evolution and you are doing it!!!

[SolracSpree 133]

I was banded 1 week ago too, I would KILL for some eggs but I am still on Clear Liquids only, im super jealous right now

[areli 14]

Mine is tomorrow ... Nervous and excited!!

[areli 14]

I'm post op on my 2nd day, yesterday was horrible but today not as bad.. Not hungry at all and still sore and some pain getting up