I had my first post surgery follow up appointment today and it went well. So far I have lost exactly 20 pounds since the day of surgery, add the 11 that I lost right before that for a total of 31 pounds! YAY! The nausea has passed and I'm rehydrated and eating solid foods now. Yesterday I had some scrambled eggs and a piece of bacon for breakfast, a little chicken salad and cottage cheese for lunch and a piece of grilled burger with pork and beans for dinner. I only ate about 1 1/2 ounces of food at each meal but it does fill me up. Today after the doctors appointment we had lunch at my favorite place Moes! I got an Over Achiever with no shell, I think I can make about 4 or 5 meals out of it.
The doctor said now that I'm rehydrated my recovery should move along better. I will have another scope in a couple weeks to ensure that the stricture hasn't come back. He also told me I would need a few more weeks off from work to regain my strength. I think my date to go back will be March 18th so that will have me out for a full 2 months. I would have liked to go back at 6 weeks but that isn't a realistic expectation at this point considering the set backs I've had.
I've enjoyed following your progress, and I hope things keep improving for you!
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Bridgett, I am so glad you are doing good and I think you have had a very positive attitide with all the set backs you have had. You are doing great and I am so happy for you :)
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