Day 9 Post-Op and making progress!
I went for my one week follow up with the doctor yesterday. Things are going good and all looks well. In the last three weeks, two week pre-op diet and one week post-op, I've lost 31 pounds. That blows my mind! I'm slowly getting energy back. Still suffering bouts of feeling dizzy and light headed. Haven't taken the prescription pain meds since day 4 or 5 because they made it worse. Dizzy =nauseous for me. I always knew I was very sensitive to pain meds and it has been confirmed. It seems to get better each day as it works it's way out if my system. I am happy to share I have only felt slightly hungry maybe two times. It is amazing to feel no hunger. I am happily on full liquids and not feeling a need to rush. This is good because my leak test day 2 showed that I am one if the lucky ones that swells more than most and liquid trickles pretty slow down through my new tummy. It's all good! I'm working hard at listening to how I feel and learning the cues from my new tummy. I've discovered most things are too sweet at this point. Even Propel is too much right now. I accidentally discovered iced tea is perfect for getting in liquid at this point. I am looking forward to this journey and all the future victories on my horizon! Sorry for the bit of a ramble, I haven't been able to write much lately since the screens (phone/computer/tv) make the nausea worse and I've been avoiding them. :-). Best wishes everyone!
-Jen
Consult weight 4/7/14: 381.5 SW 7/1/14:
No, but I might have to start considering that. I have had some trouble getting to sleep the last two nights and it may be connected. I haven't figured it out yet. 
I love Lemon Lift tea by Bigelow. I made iced tea with that. Sweetened with Splenda and it was awesome! I am totally okay with just plain old red rose made into ice tea too. I might start branching out more as this may become a staple now.
-Jen
Consult weight 4/7/14: 381.5 SW 7/1/14:
