2 Days post-op and hopeful

[BeeGirl 8]

I had my surgery Friday, 9/4, and was a model patient in the hospital - walked my laps, sipped Water and ice chips, was in great spirits overall. Discharged yesterday afternoon, I headed home and experienced intermittent highs and lows since. Expecting all food would turn me off at the thought - I was surprised this was not the case. My family has been eating and it all looks and smells so delicious! I have a feeling I may be starting to mourn food as I used to have it at my every whim and I'm trying to stay aware of this so I can deal with it in a healthy way. Countless times I've been inclined to taste a bite of Pasta, take a nibble of cheese, tear a piece of tortilla... No, no, no!!!

My stomach constantly sounds like it's growling (hungry?), but it very well could be gas - I really don't know. In either case, super small sips of any Fluid causes contractions within moments as I feel it passing through my stomach. I am looking forward to relief from this process. Since today was my first full day at home, I've been sipping water non-stop (in between naps that is) and can't seem to get my allotted fluid intake - I bought water with electrolytes and added some Mios Fit with extra B Vitamins and electrolytes to the water as well. I had one small Protein Shake today, then at dinner the family got Chinese and I enjoyed a cup of strained egg drop Soup. Yay! Now that was so comforting!

My incisions look good and I'm anxious to heal up. Moments of higher energy (such as right now) help me feel optimistic about my healing process. Also, I'm still reminding myself that I've had this life-changing surgery and I'm starting to think about all the ways my life will be different. Im excited and hopeful that tomorrow will bring less pain and a little more energy. Thank you all for your posts that have inspired and educated me over the past several weeks! I'm on the other side!!!

[xlawman 23]

Hi Beegirl.. going for my sleeve on 9/18. I am hopeing my goes as well as yours. Sounds like your jon track. Wish a speedy recovery and good luck with your journey.

xlawman

[cslove 141]

Beegirl, you sound so much like me! Lol.... I was sleeved 8/31. I am definitely mourning food. The smells when my family eats usually sends me to my room. I thought that the smell of food would be a turnoff as well, Not so..... This is a daily walk, and each day I get stronger. Food addiction is real and I'm just really recognizing that I had one.

[MichJohn77 39]

I was revised from gastric sleeve to bypass on 8/31. I had the same thoughts on food but know from the last surgery that would happen. The only pain I have is my lower belly feels like cramping and pulling. I have fits of energy then need a nap. I knew that would happen too. Hang in there! Once you start seeing the scale moving you will realize you did this for the greater good! Good luck and keep us posted on your progress !

[cathylrmo 13]

I was sleeved on 9-2. So far so good. I am enjoying the clear Soup. That tasted delicious. My top weight was 474. 450 at surgery date. Looking forward to a new life where food does not control me. That has been the story of my life.

[BeeGirl 8]

How exciting for you! I'm so glad you're having a good experience. It is a journey for sure but sounds like these first steps have been a positive start to a whole new you! Yay!

[smileygal 43]

Great to hear you're doing well Bee Girl. I think we all need to get used to enjoying different things now and variety helps a lot. My post op diet is now puree food (from 4 days - 3 weeks post - op) and I'm varying a lot with yogurts, custard, very soft cheese, Protein smoothies, puréed casseroles. Variety makes me feel very satisfied. Only if it's a few teaspoons at a time