I had my first follow up appointment today. Down only 15 lbs since surgery - 3 weeks. I thought I would have lost more but doc is pleased. Received clearance for puréed foods ... My doc is super conservative which I'm grateful for as I am resetting my my relationship with food. Thankful for this journey!
I was sleeved on the 5th. Overall not too bad. Had a large hernia repair that seems to bother me more than the sleeve at this point. Focusing on taking my medicine, getting the protein and liquids in ... Looking forward to pureed stage in just over two weeks (three full weeks of liquid diet). Looking forward to this next stage of my life!
Can't lie ... I'm still nervous but I have done everything, survived the pre-op diet, so I'm ready. When my nerves start getting to me I start reviewing the activities I am looking forward to doing after getting to a healthy weight.
This site has been an invaluable tool to use to help me learn about what to expect. I like reading about the journeys of others ... it provides so much encouragement ... so Thank You!
Today is day five of fourteen. I'm feeling like I can't make it. Headache, hunger pains, etc. I thought it would not be so tough. Has anyone else struggled with the pre-op? Trying to hang in there by taking one day at a time (or minute). Thanks.