I’m drainless!!!
Posted by Lisa on 01.15.10
Whew, how good this feels! I had my appointment this morning to have my tube removed. I was scared to have it pulled out, and the Dr. goes ‘think of it as we’re starting a lawnmower, YANK!!!’…hahaha…and that is totally what they did! Well, not quite THAT fast/hard, but it came out in a second and so was not a big deal. It’s such a relief not having that thing hanging from my side anymore!
I am down 12 lbs. from my surgery date a week ago. AMAZING! So I’m now a total of 23 lbs. lost from the 1st of this year when I started my liquid diet to prepare for the surgery. 23 un-beFREAKING-lievable POUNDS!
I was cleared to eat whatever works for me. No structured ‘full-liquid, puree, soft food’ stages. I am just to start on full-liquid with some puree here and there and if I tolerate it, I can add other things as I see fit. I love that they have given me that freedom. The same with exercise. Whatever I can tolerate. Walking, light aerobics, etc. I can’t wait to get back to the Wii Fit!!! Everything is left up to me and how I feel when doing these things. I love that.
karen said,
What is your plan for taking progress pictures- I bet we would tell with 23 pounds already- wow lisa- you go girl!!
Jana said,
Holy crap!!!! That is amazing!!! I can’t believe that you are not on a restricted diet! That’s just nuts! Just be careful, and remember your pouch is very tender and can’t tolerate what it used to…4 oz. is all I’ve been told we can do. So be careful! I am so glad that you are doing so well! Keep it up girlfriend! You’re gonna pass me up before you know it!!!
Lotsa hugs!
Lisa said,
Thanks Karen! I was planning on every 20 lbs. or so, so maybe this week. I have lost another lb. as of this morning.
Jana- I’m really doing great. I eat very small amounts…like I made 1/4 Cup of cream of wheat for breakfast and only ate 1/2 of it andwas completely satisfied. Never hurt and never got sick. So I’m trying new things a little at a time and being careful to still stick with full-liquid/soft purees as I tolerate them.
Dina said,
Great to hear about the progress Lisa. How are your sugar levels? Do you anticipate being off of your meds soon?