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[kimberlee1235 52]

Im three weeks and 3 days post op, and i Just got transitioned to soft foods yesterday from full liquids. I say "soft foods" but my bariatric coordinator at the surgeons office said I could basically eat anything except for beef and bread. I had actually been eating a few bites of fish chewed really well and a couple bites of mashed potatoes within the past few days to see how it sat in my stomach and It did fine, so I think that's why they let me advance. I'm so glad I didn't have to do an awful purée stage. Today ( right now ) I'm eating a slice of deli turkey with a slice of havarti cheese ontop heated up in the microwave for about 20 seconds and rolled up. Freakin delish! Also having a couple veggie straw "chips" from costco. I'm learning my stomachs limits and I'm just trying to take it slow when I eat because I fear the V word... (vomit) I haven't thrown up since surgery but I did dry heave a few days ago... I guess I would've thrown up if I would've actually had something in my stomach... Anywho. On the medical front, I have to go to the lab today to get my PT/INR checked for my Coumadin, going to see my pulmonologist next week to follow up on my blood clots... Need to see my hematologist so he can tell me if I indeed have some mystery clotting disorder... And an OB/gyn to see if he's figured out a method of birth control I'm allowed to use since I have blood clots... I am feeling SO much better though (other than a sore throat). I can't wait to be back to my old self (not eating wise of course). I have lost 32lbs total so far since the 14th of last month. My BMI went from 43.6 to 38! Alright everyone. Sorry for the long post. Have a happy Thursday

[DZ1RMQ 20]

Great job!!! :-)

[kimberlee1235 52]

Thank you dear!

[jd13 25]

glad to hear u r doing better! congrates!

[Webtrekker 39]

Congratulations!! Glad you are feeling better and stay on top of those dr. appointments.

[XTwisted_LemonX 12]

Wonderful job, I'm happy your doing well !!!!

[luckylady131 51]

So glad to hear things are looking better for you!! I was worried about you there for a while. Thanks for the update and keep up the good work!!

[peacequeen 434]

You're doing really great..sorry about the clotting problem, that must be scary! I hope things continue to look up for you!

[Nate 292]

WTG, glad you're doing better.

[jennlhp 39]

Glad to hear you are doing better! So far, I chickened out. My surgery was supposed to be 9/11. I got scared from reading many scary stories. Still trying to decide what to do. I'm 34 years old. I've been 70-90 pounds overweight the last 13 years. It's time for a change!

[SleeveandRNYchica 1,155]

I am so happy to hear you are feeling better! I hope they are able to provide some information on why you dealt with so many clots! Congratulations on ur weight loss! That is awesome.

[iggychic 1,405]

I'm so glad to read that you are doing better Kimberlee. I guess you win the get better contest But in all seriousness, I hope the rest of the bumps in the way smooth out for you soon so you can get onto your skinny new life.

[kimberlee1235 52]

Glad to hear you are doing better! So far' date=' I chickened out. My surgery was supposed to be 9/11. I got scared from reading many scary stories. Still trying to decide what to do. I'm 34 years old. I've been 70-90 pounds overweight the last 13 years. It's time for a change![/quote']

I hope you find a way around the nervousness and go through with the surgery. Everyone's experiences are SO different and although mine was not so pleasant, I don't think I could've avoided it. I'm looking forward to the next few months when things start to balance out and work more in my favor

[Avillias 25]

So happy to hear your doing better :-)

[kimberlee1235 52]

Thanks everyone so happy to be at the stage where I can start eating normal things that make me feel like a normal person. Ive never realized how important food was in my life until now