Just getting started

desotodeb · June 21, 2006

Hi, This is my first time and not really sure how to work this. I just had my surgery on the 19th and I'm wondering what the next couple of weeks have in store for me.

Mvpo8961 · June 22, 2006

The two most common themes for this time of your surgery are SIP, SIP, SIP and WALK, WALK, WALK.

I found it difficult to get enough fluids/food liquids the first few days. But then my swelling went down and I have had no problems since about days 8 - 10.

I personally didn't have a lot of gas. It is very individual what you will experience.

Did your doc give you instructions to follow post surgery?

Myra

desotodeb · June 22, 2006

Thanks, I'm alittle nervous but everyone says the hard part is over. My doctor took me off all broth today because my system could no longer handle it. I get to suck on crackers for the next few days. I can't wait for some pudding or something. I go for my first follow up on the 27th. Sooo, hungry. Was it hard to move on to soft foods after the clear liquid?

Mvpo8961 · June 22, 2006

Not for me. Actually my doc let me advance my diet as tolerated. Since I am diabetic my blood sugars were doing a rollercoaster. So by day 10 I was eating mushy/soft food like fish, mashed potatoes and such. It really helped to get my BS under control by getting back to a seminormal eating schedule. I haven't looked back. I go next week for my "four" week checkup. It is really being done at six weeks but that is okay cause then I can get a fill.

So transitioning from liquids to mushy/soft was very easy for me.

M

desotodeb · June 22, 2006

Are you sorry you did it? The clear liquid thing is really getting old. Funny thing, since I decided to have the surgery I lost about 25lbs. on my own. Nerves I guess.

Mvpo8961 · June 22, 2006

Oh NO NO NO. I am absolutely thrilled to have done it. I know though it will take some time to reach my optimal fill level and I am not in a hurry. I didn't gain this weight overnight and I don't expect it to fall off overnight. So I am in it for the long haul and thrilled about it.

Do you live near Dallas? I noticed you have desoto in your screen name. I live just north of Dallas in Allen.

Myra

desotodeb · June 22, 2006

No. I actually live in Mo. I guess I read so much about what I will and will not be able to eat that I'm second guessing myself. I love salad and have been told it will not agree with me. Like you though, I'm not sorry I had it done. Anxious maybe.

Cinderella · June 23, 2006

Hi desotodeb, I think the tolerances are up to the individual. A week after my surgery, I was able to eat small salads and now I think salads are the best! Can't eat crispy green Beans though. I lost 16 lbs before the surgery. Mostly because of the protien diet my Dr. had me on 10 days prior to surgery. It was a good transition for me. It helped me to to get in the right mind set before-hand. The food thing is an adjustment. Hang in there!