Day 7: Post-Op Appointment News!

[UltraGeek 0]

I have been officially banded for 7 days now.

Today I had my first Post-Op appointment with Dr Naim. I weighed in at 310.5 lbs. I am down 20.5 lbs. I am healing well. No redness on the incisions. No pain at the port site. I can sleep 'somewhat' normal. I still have to learn not to get out of the car too fast.

He wants me to start an exercise program. But I think I am going to hold off for a few. At least until I am cleared to lift weights. I am thinking about getting a bike.

I was supposed to be on liquids for another week, but my doctor said I was doing great and should advance to the 'Pureed' phase.

I immediatly had some mashed potatos!

-UG

[Chrisann 0]

Wow nice job, even the 6 pounds since the surgery!!!! Nice to see you move on to mushies too, because I am in Day 12 of pre-opt liquid and still can't see the end since its liquids after the surgery.

[~Sheila~ 0]

Wow, Great job!! 21 lbs is great!!

Im jealous, i still have 2 more weeks of the liquid diet...Im glad that waits over for you though!

Take care!

[mbsnow 0]

That is great! Congrats on the mushies!

[racetrackweary 0]

Congrats to you on doing so well!!!

[jewelee 0]

Yay for mushies!!

I know what you mean about getting out of the car carefully. Yikes!!