Having gastric bypass 11/12/14 I need a mentor / buddie

[Dabliss111114 180]

Just checking in with you youngsters

I had my surgery a week ago yesterday. Everything went ok, but a had a terrible time waking up afterward. I guess my blood pressure took a nose dive during the surgery for some reason, so they had to stop working until they got me more stable and could go on. Otherwise fine.

I came home on Friday( surgery Tuesday afternoon). The pain wasn't terrible, but I was told to take the pain meds anyhow for a few days. I struggled to get in my 2-4 oz. of Protein and Fluid each other at first without feeling sick or too full. That got much better after several days.

I had my 1 week post op yesterday, had my staples removed and got the thumbs up from my doc. I still have to stay on only Protein drinks and liquids for another week before he'll let me start soft and pureed foods. I'm now able to get in my 60gms. of Protein by using the Unhurry powder mixed with about 4 oz. of almond milk. Not bad, and way less to try to get down. Bu only having to drink 4 oz. of something to get the protein down it's much easier to get in my other liquids during the day.

I feel pretty good overall, but have to remember not to over do it. Yesterday after the doc, my husband and I decided to go to costco, so I walked more than I have since my surgery. By the time I got home I was totally exhausted and my whole belly area and surgery sites hurt. So.....don't overdo too soon is the word of the day.

Hope you are all doing well. Keep me posted.