An Update On Me

[SoonToBeThinKAT 67]

K so I was sleeved on 9/19 and had actually gained a little weight prior to surgery and started at 262. Yes I know probably not a good idea to gain weight before surgery but I wanted to make sure I ate stuff I knew i would not be able to eat for a while:) anyways I ended up with some complications first with an infection in my drain tract, then an issue with " white foamy vomit" as my surgeon calls it, and dehydration. I have been back to the hospital 3 times since surgery because of dehydration alone. I was also not able to eat any puréed foods. I was put on a puréed diet once I left the hospital. It ended up getting to the point to where I could not drink anything without throwing up. And for whatever reason I felt better ..out of the blue. No more nausea no pain nothing. I have been able to eat only a very tiny amount but at least I am able to get some foods in and my Fluid intake has improved. I am not anywhere near where I need to be but it has improved so much. I am hoping it gets better everyday from now. I am supposed to be moved to soft foods starting 10/15 so hopefully I will be able to tolerate it. My weight loss so far has amazed me but I am also sure part of it has to do with the fact that I have not had any foods and hardly any fluids but I went from 262 to 230 as of this morning. That is 32 lbs in2 weeks and 4 days. Just feeling better and wanted everyone to know

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

went from 262 to 230. 32 lbs in2 weeks and 4 days. feeling better and wanted everyone to know

SoonToBeThinKAT

congrats

great start

keep up the good work

good luck

[Annie B 89]

I do find it interesting that there are so many variations in the diet from surgeon to surgeon. Some have pre-op diets, some don't, some require only liquids for 2 weeks after, some are on pureed foods in the hospital. I hope this procedure becomes more standardized soon - based on evidence of what works best!

I do wish you the best, am so glad you're feeling better, and WOW - 32 pounds in two weeks!!! Congratulations!