First Follow Up Visit

[ThatDudesMom 13]

My surgery was 12 days ago. I was originally schedule for my first follow up 9 days after surgery, but I had to reschedule due to a school event for my son.

I have lost 22 pounds since my consult on 12/14 and 13 pounds since 1/13 surgery. I feel great and as of Saturday (9 days post op) I feel like I am back 100%. I am a teacher and worked half days last week, and went back full days yesterday. I am full of energy and happy!

My doctor told me I am on track. He took a quick look at my my incisions and said they were healing nicely. He told me I can move to foods that don't need chewed.

Can I eat things made from tomatoe...I had heard that this is food that shouldn't be eaten until later due to acid. He said there is no reason not to eat them as long as they settle well with me.

When is the..."It ain't gonna leak day." He said I'm there!

Is Miralax okay instead of milk of magnesia, which is what was on my discharge papers. Yes, thank God.

How long do I have to take chewable Vitamins. (Currently taking 2 Multi Vitamins, an Iron, a B12, and now Calcium. He said my Vitamins should be chewable for about 6 months, and eventually I will only be taking one Vitamin a day.

What's up with Peanut Butter. It has lots of Protein but I never hear about it. He said the Peanut Butter is like cheese and nuts, great Protein but also a lot of fat. And you tend to eat, eat, eat.

How much can I exercise? When can I play basketball with my 9 year old and do Wii Fit? He said I am good to go now. If it hurts, don't do it.

I have to go back in 3 to 4 weeks.

I am way happy!

[Cinderella 2]

My doctor said no exercise for six weeks (except walking). Situps were like 8 weeks out.... but stuff like bike riding, etc., was six weeks out.

Good luck!

Cinderella

[ThatDudesMom 13]

My doctor said no exercise for six weeks (except walking). Situps were like 8 weeks out.... but stuff like bike riding, etc., was six weeks out.

Good luck!

Cinderella

That's what I was expecting...but he said that they delay exercise so that the inner muscle at the incisions spots can heal, and mine have healed. He did say he wouldn't be doing sit ups and crunches...but wasn't planning to do those anyhow. =-) But I can do elliptical, so I guess I might need to dust it off.

[dodipai 0]

I am five weeks out and exercising at the gym, the weight restrictions of 20 lbs was lifted on Jan 19th and I had surgery on Dec 22nd. My nutrionist says I can take pill form Vitamins and supplements now too. Gosh, how different all the information is....

[ThatDudesMom 13]

I am five weeks out and exercising at the gym, the weight restrictions of 20 lbs was lifted on Jan 19th and I had surgery on Dec 22nd. My nutrionist says I can take pill form Vitamins and supplements now too. Gosh, how different all the information is....

I so agree...it always amazes me how many different answers there are from everyone's doctor.