Day 12 Post Op. My new "birthday" is April 20

[nyxn 19]

Hello all! It has now been 12 days since I had my laparoscopic gastric sleeve done, and each day I'm getting healthier. Still have an issue with internal pain on the right side, and one of incisions on the right got infected, so my GP prescribed Cephalexin 4x daily. The pill is the size of a horse and smells horrible. Thank goodness I can snap it in half - only was I can take it.

I weighed myself this morning and it looks like I'm at 280 lbs. My pre-surgery weight on April 1 was 334 lbs. Not sure how accurate that is given they are two different scales so will hold off doing the happy dance until my clinic appointment for weigh in on the more accurate scale to see exactly where I'm at.

food wise, week 1 and most of 2, I subsisted on Greek yogurt (Oikos vanilla, lime, honey), Hunts chocolate pudding cups, and Ensure High Protein. I tried Heinz baby food (prunes and sweet potato) as well as Campbell's ready to serve cream Soups, but I was just not a fan after one serving. The Soups (butternut squash, cream of asparagus with basil, and roasted cream of potato with leeks) all tasted the same. The baby food helped, but in the back of my head it was still baby food and I just couldn't go past that. The food bank will be happy, I've got a bunch of stuff heading their way!

April 29, I thought I was far enough along that I could have something soft and went for brunch with a friend. Ordered salmon with mashed potatoes. Boy was that ever a big mistake! It came with a side of toasted French bread. I thought if I chewed the bread to paste consistency I'd be okay. Ya. No. That minuscule amount of bread went down like cement and I was in pain for close to 30 mins. I managed to eat a little mashed potato, but again, did not sit well. Yes, I acknowledge that I'm a moron who should have waited another week before making even the mash potato attempt!

May 1, I was able to eat the 85g Cloverleaf Flaked Light tuna Lemon Pepper. Chewing slowly and eating half a teaspoon at a time.

May 2, I scrambled one egg with some milk and didn't have a problem eating it.

For lunch, I tried eating a couple of Premium saltine crackers with 85g of Cloverleaf Flaked Light Tuna Dill and Lemon. The crackers did not go down well. Similar reaction as the toast, not as painful, but uncomfortable nonetheless. Later, as a snack, I tried (and finished) a cup of chocolate Cheerios. Went down just fine and no pain. It took me a good half hour or so to finish... But who'd have thought? I think I'll try a cup for Breakfast tomorrow!

I'm suppose to "officially" start the soft foods part on Monday and am looking forward to making homemade chilli and guacamole. Has anyone had any problems with either?

I've been trying to get to my Calcium and Protein goals each day, but it's bloody hard! Today I finally hit my Calcium goal, but was still out by 11g for my protein.

How's everyone else who was sleeved around the same time as me doing?

Cheers!

Mercedes

[jane13 2,256]

if you have lost 54 lbs in 5weeks that is great. my surgery is Wednesday and I hope to feel as well. good luck!

[nyxn 19]

if you have lost 54 lbs in 5weeks that is great. my surgery is Wednesday and I hope to feel as well. good luck!

I have a feeling it's a little less. Not sure how accurate my scale is at home vs. the one at the hospital. I'm thinking I probably lost about 40-ish lbs. which I'm still quite okay with.

Good luck on Wednesday! I hope things go well and speedily with your operation and recovery!