Malsr 49 Posted May 1, 2014 It's my 30th birthday today and I can finally eat real food! I had my band removed and converted to the sleeve on 4/9/14. My recovering was rough and I wasn't able to drink more than 2 tablespoons of Water at a time or "eat" without getting nauseous. A week and half after surgery (the night before Easter) I was back in the hospital with pancreatitis and also discovered my gallbladder was full of "sludge". I have one of the best surgeons in the country and he said he has never seen anyone have a perfectly clean and healthy gallbladder a month before surgery (I had an ultrasound) end up with one that looked like mine in such a short time. Needless to say, I had my gallbladder removed last week and was discharged from the hospital after 4 days. On Tuesday I was given the go ahead to finally move on to mushy/pureed foods! I am excited because I was on liquids for a month (including the pre-op diet). I am not a fan of sweets and artificial sweeteners give me Migraines, so the liquid diet was difficult with all of the Protein Shakes, popsicles and Jello. I know I still need to incorporate Protein shakes into my diet, but it is so great to be able to have fish, veggies, and ground turkey. Oh, and I don't have to worry about acid reflux or food getting stuck. I feel "normal". Best birthday present yet! I'm so happy! 3 DarbiMolly, thesuse2000 and Midijola reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
O-Town Body Rock 148 Posted May 1, 2014 Congratulations and Happy Birthday!!!! 1 Malsr reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midijola 19 Posted May 2, 2014 Wonderful news Mal! Your 'tone' in your post I feel you have written with a smile. So glad you are finally on the mend - Happy Birthday too, you're just a spring chicken!! 1 Malsr reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malsr 49 Posted May 2, 2014 Thank you so much ladies. Yes, my post was definitely written with a smile. It feels good to feel good. 1 Midijola reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karensdRN 13 Posted May 3, 2014 Hi Malsr! It's Karen from San Diego. Happy Birthday! It sounds like you have really turned the corner. How was the recovery from the second surgery? I've have been struggling trying to get enough fluids in. After a lot of vomiting I have realized that three bites is where I stop for now. The next support group is one week from Monday. I am planning to go. Maybe we will get a chance to meet each other. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Improvingme 18 Posted May 3, 2014 It's my 30th birthday today and I can finally eat real food! I had my band removed and converted to the sleeve on 4/9/14. My recovering was rough and I wasn't able to drink more than 2 tablespoons of Water at a time or "eat" without getting nauseous. A week and half after surgery (the night before Easter) I was back in the hospital with pancreatitis and also discovered my gallbladder was full of "sludge". I have one of the best surgeons in the country and he said he has never seen anyone have a perfectly clean and healthy gallbladder a month before surgery (I had an ultrasound) end up with one that looked like mine in such a short time. Needless to say, I had my gallbladder removed last week and was discharged from the hospital after 4 days. On Tuesday I was given the go ahead to finally move on to mushy/pureed foods! I am excited because I was on liquids for a month (including the pre-op diet). I am not a fan of sweets and artificial sweeteners give me Migraines, so the liquid diet was difficult with all of the Protein Shakes, popsicles and Jello. I know I still need to incorporate Protein shakes into my diet, but it is so great to be able to have fish, veggies, and ground turkey. Oh, and I don't have to worry about acid reflux or food getting stuck. I feel "normal". Best birthday present yet! I'm so happy! Happy Birthday!!!!!! I'm so glad you are feeling better!! 1 Malsr reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malsr 49 Posted May 5, 2014 Hi Malsr! It's Karen from San Diego. Happy Birthday! It sounds like you have really turned the corner. How was the recovery from the second surgery? I've have been struggling trying to get enough fluids in. After a lot of vomiting I have realized that three bites is where I stop for now. The next support group is one week from Monday. I am planning to go. Maybe we will get a chance to meet each other. Hey Karen! I'm sorry to hear that you're struggling a bit, but it sounds like you're starting to figure out what works. I know I get nauseous rather quickly if I drink too fast. I have to sip and take breaks, but I get liquids down. Not as much as I should yet, but I'm getting there. Where and what time is the support group. The only one I know of is at Scripps La Jolla one Thursday a month. I'd love to meet you as well, so let me know and I'll see if I can make it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karensdRN 13 Posted May 5, 2014 Hi Malsr, It's Karen. There is a support group next Monday at Scripps memorial at 5:30. When is the Thursday group? I can go to either one. I'm until the 17th of this month. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karensdRN 13 Posted May 5, 2014 It was supposed to say I'm work until the 17rh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karensdRN 13 Posted May 5, 2014 Once again I go back to work on the 17th. Hahaha. I don't like autocorrect at times! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
