The Front Porch Swing

[dpenning]

We weren't that lucky today, Deb. He'd had a hernia repair several years ago using mesh - pretty well eliminated chances of laparoscopic surgery. But it went well and he may be discharged late tomorrow or early Friday - just in time for the 12 hour drive home with Katie and Evsn. Poor guy!

Ouch, maybe he can sleep most of the drive with the pain meds. Hope he has an uneventful recovery!

 

[dpenning]

Gastric Sleeve Post Op Update

Yesterday was 2 weeks post op. Met with the Dr. everything is going fine. Down to 194.4. Weight dropped off the first week, second week has been slower. I think my body is in starvation mode as I am still only getting 350-400 calories/day. I've been doing extra walking going from 3000 steps/day to 6000 on my fitbit so doc said since I"m getting my protein, even walking is enough to be creating muscle instead of fat so to not get discouraged with the slower loss. I have not re-measured but some clothes do seem to be fitting better.

I have 6 days left on a liquid protein diet. I never thought I'd be so excited for scrambled eggs or cottage cheese! I get to start soft foods on the 30th for 3 weeks. At that point I expect the weight loss to continue as my body will start getting calories in addition to protein. Still feel tired some days but not all.

It doesn't sound like much but I'm down 20lbs total since the beginning of this journey. 10 pre op and 10 post op. This is the first time I've been able to break the 200 mark in YEARS.

Next Dr. appt is at 6 weeks and I think they do blood work at that time. At 5 weeks post op I'll see the nutritionist again and she will be able to help me add the right kind of calories in the soft food stage.

If y'all are interested I will continue to post updates.

dawn

 

[vehve]

Gastric Sleeve Post Op Update

Yesterday was 2 weeks post op. Met with the Dr. everything is going fine. Down to 194.4. Weight dropped off the first week, second week has been slower. I think my body is in starvation mode as I am still only getting 350-400 calories/day. I've been doing extra walking going from 3000 steps/day to 6000 on my fitbit so doc said since I"m getting my protein, even walking is enough to be creating muscle instead of fat so to not get discouraged with the slower loss. I have not re-measured but some clothes do seem to be fitting better.

I have 6 days left on a liquid protein diet. I never thought I'd be so excited for scrambled eggs or cottage cheese! I get to start soft foods on the 30th for 3 weeks. At that point I expect the weight loss to continue as my body will start getting calories in addition to protein. Still feel tired some days but not all.

It doesn't sound like much but I'm down 20lbs total since the beginning of this journey. 10 pre op and 10 post op. This is the first time I've been able to break the 200 mark in YEARS.

Next Dr. appt is at 6 weeks and I think they do blood work at that time. At 5 weeks post op I'll see the nutritionist again and she will be able to help me add the right kind of calories in the soft food stage.

If y'all are interested I will continue to post updates.

dawn

Congratulations, keep up the good work!

 

[Blooie]

I sure want the updates! So proud of you!

 

[Alice28]

Congratulations, keep up the good work!

X2! That is wonderful news and keep up the good work were all rooting for you

 

[Wisher1000]

Gastric Sleeve Post Op Update


If y'all are interested I will continue to post updates.

dawn

Absolutely! Keep us posted, it's fascinating!

 

[LadyCluck77]

Gastric Sleeve Post Op Update

Yesterday was 2 weeks post op.  Met with the Dr. everything is going fine.  Down to 194.4.  Weight dropped off the first week, second week has been slower.  I think my body is in starvation mode as I am still only getting 350-400 calories/day.  I've been doing extra walking going from 3000 steps/day to 6000 on my fitbit so doc said since I"m getting my protein, even walking is enough to be creating muscle instead of fat so to not get discouraged with the slower loss.  I have not re-measured but some clothes do seem to be fitting better.

I have 6 days left on a liquid protein diet.  I never thought I'd be so excited for scrambled eggs or cottage cheese!  I get to start soft foods on the 30th for 3 weeks.  At that point I expect the weight loss to continue as my body will start getting calories in addition to protein. Still feel tired some days but not all. 

It doesn't sound like much but I'm down 20lbs total since the beginning of this journey. 10 pre op and 10 post op.  This is the first time I've been able to break the 200 mark in YEARS. 

Next Dr. appt is at 6 weeks and I think they do blood work at that time.  At 5 weeks post op I'll see the nutritionist again and she will be able to help me add the right kind of calories in the soft food stage.

If y'all are interested I will continue to post updates. 

dawn

20 pounds does sound like a lot! Congratulations on all the work you are doing keeping up with walking and sticking to the liquids. We're all pulling for you, thanks for the update!

 

[perchie.girl]

Gastric Sleeve Post Op Update

Yesterday was 2 weeks post op. Met with the Dr. everything is going fine. Down to 194.4. Weight dropped off the first week, second week has been slower. I think my body is in starvation mode as I am still only getting 350-400 calories/day. I've been doing extra walking going from 3000 steps/day to 6000 on my fitbit so doc said since I"m getting my protein, even walking is enough to be creating muscle instead of fat so to not get discouraged with the slower loss. I have not re-measured but some clothes do seem to be fitting better.

I have 6 days left on a liquid protein diet. I never thought I'd be so excited for scrambled eggs or cottage cheese! I get to start soft foods on the 30th for 3 weeks. At that point I expect the weight loss to continue as my body will start getting calories in addition to protein. Still feel tired some days but not all.

It doesn't sound like much but I'm down 20lbs total since the beginning of this journey. 10 pre op and 10 post op. This is the first time I've been able to break the 200 mark in YEARS.

Next Dr. appt is at 6 weeks and I think they do blood work at that time. At 5 weeks post op I'll see the nutritionist again and she will be able to help me add the right kind of calories in the soft food stage.

If y'all are interested I will continue to post updates.

dawn

OMG I am thrilled for you Dawn. 20 lbs is huge and the muscle you do have will be used to that 20 lbs so it will make you feel light.... Its not just a number.... Think of a pound of butter. Then think of twenty of those.... and having to carry them.... Awesome

And please keep us posted.

deb

 

[wyoDreamer]

Blooie - my prayer for a speedy recovery for everyone. And for your health. Take care of yourself also.
It always seems that bad things come in threes, so I pray that that is it for a long, long time.

Dpenning - congrats on the success! I am thrilled for you. As someone who is struggling with massive weight issues, I lost 25 pounds last year and have gained back 10 of them, I am stoked about your 20 lbs of weight loss. You Go Girl!

Bruce - thanks for the words of encouragement. I am so relieved to have the house under contract, frustrated trying to find someone to do the sewer and well inspection though. Everything is going very well, but the realtor just doesn't communicate at all.

 

[Alice28]

Took the daycare blueberry picking today! It was deffinitly an adventure! Lol! Good thing it was all gated in, I have a few runners We had a blast. I'm making blueberry muffins for snack time. It was a handful, there all down for nap, I'm tired, but it was fun and it was a good experience for the kids.