Had my post-op visit today, 8 days after surgery. It really went fine, but:
Instead of losing any weight since surgery, I gained 1.5 lbs. I had a feeling I didn't lose any weight, despite nothing but liquids... I just didn't "feel" lighter. That doesn't really bother me, because I knew the weight I had to lose right before surgery wasn't "real" weight, it was just to shrink the liver, and it was the kind of weight that would easily be re-gained. But I didn't think I'd actually go up 1.5 pounds. I'm not discouraged or anything. I'm just reporting the facts.
The port pain I'm having is normal, but the huge black and blue bruising that covers the whole area, isn't necessarily normal. The doctor said I'm accumulating fluid there and need to walk more.
I got to start on mushies today. I waited until dinner time and I started really light. I made a WW recipe, mock garlic mashed potatoes which actually are made of cauliflour, not potatoes. It's a recipe I love. Well, I had a whole bowl and didn't feel full. Didn't notice any restriction at all.
The good news is, my doctor lets us have our first fill at 4 weeks and I already have an appointment for my fill. June 12th. Looks like I will have to rely on willpower and self-discipline to get there!
On the positive side, I met someone from my area through this forum last week, and after exchanging numerous e-mails over the last 4 days, we met in person today at the doctor's office and had a delightful visit. We also met up with another bandster there who was banded the same day I was (May 15th) and the three of us could not stop talking. We all exchanged e-mail addresses and agreed to be a support team for each other. So that was very good.
And so it goes.
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