I am feeling better daily! Today makes exactly 2-weeks since my conversion from Lap-Band to Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- I haven't quite been able to give up the Lortab completely, but am down to taking it only 1x/day--usually in the afternoon. The pain is limited to the one incision area where they actually removed the stomach and is generally limited to times when I am using my abs (i.e. going from sitting to standing, etc) or when I find myself sitting in a slouched position thus putting pressure on the area.
- I have one more week on Full Liquids and that sucks!--not because I'm hungry, but because I am bored with my choices. I made some baked potato soup yesterday and thinned it out with extra chicken stock. It was a nice change! Sadly, I think I ate too much (I never thought I'd be saying that about less than 1/2-cup food) and was a little uncomfortable for about an hour. Unlike the band, drinking water didn't make it "slide through" to relieve the discomfort--it just made me feel more full. Lesson learned.
- I miss cooking and can't wait to get back in the kitchen next week. I'm already working on some meal planning using a couple of awesome post-bariatric-surgery cookbooks I have that give you "regular" meal recipes for your family and then instructions on how to alter your portion depending on what stage of recovery you are in.
- I am currently wearing pajama bottoms that I initially bought to take to the hospital. But, when I got them home to actually try on, they were too small. This morning I had to use the waist-tie to keep them on. :)
- I STILL LOVE PEPCID!!!
Cheers!
5 comments:
So glad to hear you are doing and progressing well!!! hugs!
You are doing great! Happy healing!
I'm also two weeks post op this Friday and this liquid diet sucks! I'm not hungry either but I do miss eating and I miss food. I've been cooking for the family since a couple days home from the hospital. It didn't bother me at first but the past couple days has been tough. I'm also sore at the biggest incision site and I am still taking the Liquid pain meds in the evening. I go for my follow up tomorrow and weigh in. I'm excited!! Hope you continue to do well :)
Yay! Glad you're doing well.
Good to hear that all is going well and you are on the road to recovery...why do you have to do liquids for so long? I only have to be on liquids for 4 days and then can move to pureed food...why are doctors so very different?
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