About Weight Loss Surgery

About Weight Loss Surgery

Home from the Hospital!

Post-Op

My initial post-op course was uneventful. I went home from the hospital on my 3rd post-op day. I was able to take all my medicines orally, along with the full liquid diet. I started on protein drinks the 4th post-op day, and while they don't take all that great to me, I was able to drink them without any problems.

I did have a complication that required going back to the hospital again on my 9th post-op day and having more surgery on the 11th post-op day for an abdominal abscess.

I was pretty sick that week, but thanks to a great doctor, lots of antibiotics, and the many prayers of good friends, I came home again on Nov. 22.

I started on pureed foods on Nov. 27 and that seems to be going okay, even though I have absolutely NO desire to eat!

I find my favorite foods are scrambled eggs and cottage cheese. I always HATED eggs before! But, I know they are a good source of protein.

I'm getting a little stronger every day, and anxious to get back to 'normal' so I can get on with my life!

I'll be on pureed foods until Dec. 18, when I'll start 'regular' foods, eating 5 small meals a day. I'm actually getting a bit nervous about this!

I've had my one-month post-op visit with the surgeon and am doing very well.

vmossman2@attbi.com
Last updated on 12/7/02