2 Week Post Op

[RossJL 25]

Go see my dr tomorrow for my two week post op.. Unfortunately I don't see him being very happy! I can't drink my Protein because it makes me want to vomit :-( I do drink plain ol Water all day, that ought to count for something :-) but not 64 oz I'm sure! I never realized it would be this hard to stomach the taste of things afterwards.. I have lost 17 lbs so far but that's neither here nor there because I STILL have this horrid pain on my left side that refuses to leave me which probably is having a hard time healing because of my complete lack of nutrition! As long as I keep my abd. binder on its bearable so I guess I will just wear it till the pain finally subsides...

[mnbsleeve 87]

Don't be so hard on yourself Ross!!! It's only been two weeks! 17 lbs is awesome!!! I had a really hard time getting those Protein Drinks down too! YUK! and I struggled with that side pain for quite a while. Once it went away, I sneezed and back it came! lol It's a process and it will get better!!!! Hang in there kiddo. Rooting for you!!! :-)

[RossJL 25]

Thank you!

[Neese 75]

The first two weeks were the absolute worst but once I got past week 3 it has been a breeze. Enjoy the journey take it slow and keep doing the amazing job that you are. Congrats on being seventeen pounds lighter!

[RossJL 25]

Thanks neese :-)

[FJJ 3]

Hey ross, first of all, congratulations for losing that much! That's just amazing! Second of all, are u sure u have enough energy without any Proteins? Did u try drinking chicken broth? That's what i drink every day! First i didnt like it but now it tastes fine... I wish u the best!

[RossJL 25]

FJJ

No, I worry about the Protein intake but the taste of almost everything makes me want to throw up.. I mainly drink lots of water.. I know I will do better after I'm able to actually eat!

[RossJL 25]

Fixing to head to my appt. hope this goes well!!

[D1NOnlySexyLady 70]

Fixing to head to my appt. hope this goes well!!

Hope everything goes well, don't be so hard on yourself you cant do more then you are doing

[FJJ 3]

I really hope u feel better about everything you taste very soon!

[RossJL 25]

Quick update*** just left Dr. Bell's office and he said im doing GREAT! He said to keep doing what I can to get Protein in as this little amount will make my hair thin out real bad.. BUT he didn't act like I was doing anything wrong seeing as how I'm drinking tons of Water. Yay for me.. 18 lbs in two weeks and a great response from the doctor!

Thank you all so much for your kind words!!

[Swimmer 199]

You are doing great. Hang in there it only gets better.

[kayte819 95]

Don't despair! The 1st four weeks were absolutely hellacious for me. I threw up daily everything made me sick. I thought I'd made a huge irreversible mistake! BUT I'm almost 6 weeks out now & it is soooo much better! Eating real food is helping me get in more Protein. I eat a lot of moist fish which is super high in protein, I hate milk but have an iced coffee everyday that's half coffee half milk. Just find anything you can stand & go with that! I didn't lose any hair Give yourself time. It does get better! Ps. Try hot & sour Soup (I get it vegetarian w/ extra egg) from a Chinese restaurant. It's easy going down & the egg is a good source of protein, but is in such small bits it is not even a mushie. Or egg drop soup if you don't do spicy! GOOD LUCK!!

[RossJL 25]

Thanks Kayte, that makes me feel a lot better :-)

Thanks to everyone here for your encouragement, it sure does make this process easier being able to relate to others :-):-)