2 weeks post-op,the highs and lows, so far.

[The New Kel 1,312]

I am two weeks post op today!

I feel like October 3rd was a second birthday for me. On that day a new way of life was launched!

Physically, I have been really fortunate I think, regarding healing. Surgery was uncomplicated, and recovery has gone fine. Not much pain. The only pain I have had regularly is in my deepest incision site. But that is finally almost gone! I didn't have much gas, and not a lot of nausea post-op.

I am still on full liquids and trying to be creative so I don't go crazy. I have my protien shakes (which are begining to make me nauseaus), non fat sugar free yogurt, and strained soups- Tomato basil is fantastic! I really needed something non-sweet tasting with protien so I took a carton of non-fat cottage cheese and I put it in the blender till it was thinned out to the consistancy of yogurt. Sounds disgusting right? It works for me, I eat 1/4 cup or less at a time and it helps the cravings for savory.

I have had a couple days of extreme weakness. As in having to lay down for hours. I realized that it was not drinking enough of the Protein.< /p>

Emotionally, it's been harder. I realize now I was a food addict. So, so many aspects of my life revolved around food (bad ones), pre-surgery. Now post surgery, I find that I have hours of time that I have to fill with new, healthy activites and hobbies. The biggest eye-opener for me 2 weeks out is how much time and mental attention that I used to give bad food. It was my life! So....reinventing now.

So, this is my experience two weeks out! I see the surgeon and NUT Wednesday. I am hopeful to graduate to pureed or soft foods!

Stats:

HW: 239 9/23/16

SW: 219 10/3/16

CW: 211 10/17/16

Edited October 17, 2016 by The New Kel

[blizair09 3,250]

I think that re-establishing your relationship with food is the hardest part of the entire journey. Congratulations on your hard work so far and best wishes as you move forward!

[simpsongrad 85]

Good for you! It is great to hear success stories like yours. I am hoping mine will be as smooth but I feel I am the same way as you when it comes to my relationship with food and it is the thing that scares me the most. I am going to lose my crutch! That is a good thing but doesn't mean it isn't a very scary thought.

I am on the pre-op diet and go in for surgery on the 25th. I know it will be here before you know it but it does seem like a long way away right now!!!

[The New Kel 1,312]

@@simpsongrad,

Congratulations on the start of your journey! The 25th will be here before you know it.

I understand fully about the food crutch. I can say already that I know the mental aspect of WLS is going to be the toughest part, but surely rewarding once the demons are dealt with .

Best of luck to you and wishes for a smooth recovery! :-)

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[OKCPirate 5,323]

This book was very helpful to me on the emotional healing side: https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-First-Aid-Kit-Practical/dp/0976852659 Glad things are going well for you though.

[FunkyMunkyBrat 205]

The first step in fixing a problem is seeing there is one.. Good for you.. You got this

Munky

[FunkyMunkyBrat 205]

This book was very helpful to me on the emotional healing side: https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-First-Aid-Kit-Practical/dp/0976852659 Glad things are going well for you though.

Thank you for sharing that

Munky

[The New Kel 1,312]

This book was very helpful to me on the emotional healing side: https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-First-Aid-Kit-Practical/dp/0976852659 Glad things are going well for you though.

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[The New Kel 1,312]

This book was very helpful to me on the emotional healing side: https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-First-Aid-Kit-Practical/dp/0976852659 Glad things are going well for you though.

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Awesome, thank you!!

Edited October 17, 2016 by The New Kel