shida1129
1 week post op
May 16, 2011
Tomorrow I will be 1 week post op. The surgery went really well. Except for the terrible gas pains and a pain on my left side. Nothing that I can't handle. The sugar was at 11 am, I went into recovery at 1:30 and by 4:00 I was in a room. You want to know the best part? I was up walking at 5:30 and walked about 7 times that night. I was soooo proud of myself and my hubby was really proud of me.
I have been able to tolerate everything. Have not had any nausea or anything weird. Outside from the annoying gas that I have which is normal the biggest challenge has been trying to make the 64 oz liquid minimum. I never thought it would be so hard to drink tat much liquids....but it is. I am taking 1 day at a time and am walking everyday. I haven't felt week and best of all.....I AM OFF MY DIABETIC MEDICATION!!! Just that alone makes it all worth it.
I went to the doctor today and I have lost a total of 28 lbs since my liquid diet. and a total of 14 lbs my first post-op week. I am speechless. I actually had to look at the scale twice. I mean I haven't been this weight in years. I am energized and feel great. Most of all I feel sooooo supported by everyone around me. My husband has been wonderful. I am truly blessed.