2nd_Chance_Chick
2nd Post Op Appointment 9/16
Sep 19, 2011
I have lost a total of 25 pounds thus far. That's cool for a " lightweight" in the words of one of the Doc's assistant's. Blood pressure is good and temp is good. Doc put me on solids now. I am slowly introducing myslef to other foods I use to eat prior with a twist. Not pork or anything like that. I'm not a big egg eater but I'll eat 1 or 2 boiled eggs a week and no more. She told me to keep clear of the acidic foods and sugar contect from the watermelon.I was told to alternate with melons. I love watermelon because it's refreshing and light. I'be been eating shrimp and crab for protein as well and other foods and have had no dumping. I do need to watch my frinking when it comes to water. I know for me that taking more than 5 sips will make me cramp. One day I forgot and was drinking about 7 and 8 cramped for about a minute. It was hot and I was thirsty. I will say that I will be happy when I can drink normally again.
I drink alot of water, I have a diet cran grape slushie about twice a week and no sugar diet gingerale(not half a cup with lots of ice to take away the fizz but not enough to water it down). I was still told not to excersise the ab area for another 2 weeks. I have my next appointment on the 30th and labs on the same day. She may start me on some actigall meds for 6 months? I think she said 6 or 3 anyhoo, she said that the pills are big. The steri strips were removed except for 4. Still waiting for them to release a bit and then I can take them off in the shower.
