I made it through surgery!

[Floridagirl2 19]

My Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty was on Tues at mayo. Thanks to all of you who said prayers and sent good wishes! Today is the first day that I'm finally feeling human again!

My post op pain was a lot more than I expected and I was getting little to no sleep. But last night I slept 13 hours! Hallelujah! I'm dropping weight and feeling stronger each day.

For the fist 30 days I'm on full liquids only but that's okay, my new tummy couldn't handle much more yet. Then I'm on to puréed food for 15 days and after that on to a full diet with Protein as the main component.

This is a new procedure and my surgeon said I was his best, easiest case so far. He's very pleased with my outcome. YAY, I like the sound of that!

Anyway, just wanted to throw out an update! Take care!

[4me4them 381]

WOO HOO FOR YOU! I'm glad you are on the other side and feeling good! Remember, the forums are just as good at providing support (as in the scale hasn't moved what the heck panics) as they are for celebrating.

[motherof5 364]

Welcome to the losers bench Floridagirl!

[beautysleeve559 69]

So happy everything went well...take care of yourself. .praying for a speedy recovery

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

first day that I'm finally feeling human again!

@@Floridagirl2

I luv a good update

wow - you are FINALLY starting to look human again too!!!

13 hours sleep

sounds like you really needed a good nights sleep

keep up the good work!!!

good luck

kathy

[Floridagirl2 19]

Thanks SO MUCH everyone! I'm sure I'll be coming here to you experts for answers as I progress through the stages!

[friendly5 56]

Take it easy.... Congrats...

[April206 128]

Hope your recovery continues smoothly!

[TEXASLADY52 264]

Fantastic.......Hope everything goes great for you!

[Floridagirl2 19]

Thanks everyone for your well wishes. Each day just gets better and better!

I'm definitely past the "Why oh why did I do this?" stage and I'm now VERY glad that I did it! The pounds are melting away and I actually have to force myself to get enough calories and Protein. I'm just never hungry. I've never in my life been able to say that!

The losers bench is pretty cozy!

[Floridagirl2 19]

Proudgrammy, your quote:

wow - you are FINALLY starting to look human again too!!!

Was too funny! With my pale Irish skin the dark circles under my eyes from lack of sleep would have frightened small children and puppies! Thank heavens for sleep and concealer!