Originally Posted by KerryPG

I am one week post-op and I feel great. I go to the doctor on Wednesday for a follow up visit and have the staples removed. Thank goodness because those buggers are beginning it itch! I must be one of the lucky ones that hasn't had any complications. It doesn't even feel like most of my stomach was removed. I am still on the liquid diet so maybe that is the reason I don't feel different in my stomach. I am going to ask my doctor exactly how much of my stomach removed My only down day was the day of surgery. I attended my daughters school soccer game the day after surgery and really have not needed the pain or nausea meds. When I was in recovery the nausea was really bad. I had never experienced that level of nausea before. Thankfully it eventually passed later in the evening. I will say that I probably will never drink Chicken broth again when I am past the liquid phases. I have tried several different kids and none are terribly satisfying. I have several different flavors of protein powders and the Bari-Clear unflavored protein additive and I am not tired of those yet. I like to trick them up with different flavored extracts and sugar free additives. I also bought some of the Premier pre-made shakes and those aren't bad. I am excited to get the go ahead from my doctor to move on to the Phase 2 of liquid.
So all in all I am motor boating right a long I am anxious to get back in the gym but will wait until my doctor says it's okay. Until then, my dogs are loving all their walks!

It's a lovely sunny day in Dallas. Happy Monday everyone!