2 Weeks Post-Op

Apr 16, 2009

Two weeks ago, I had my VERGITO.  I seem to be doing wonderfully well for the most part.  YAY!  I feel so much better and wish I had WLS years ago. 

First of all, the good stuff:
1.  I was discharged from the hospital without two of my meds:  Lasix and Lipitor. 
2.  I saw my PCP this week and was able to discontinue one of my BP meds.
3.  I have lost 23 lbs and 9.5 inches.  (This includes my 2 week pre-op diet.)
4.  My clothes are baggy! 
5.  I was able to start soft foods this week, meaning anything I can mash with a fork. 
6.  I have had very little pain or nausea. 
7.  I am able to meet my fluid requirements.
8.  My intestines are working properly.

Next, the not-so-good stuff: 
1.  My BP is so low, I feel like crap.
2.  I have thrush in my mouth!  (Nasty!)
3.  I am having some issues with my soft foods.  Just not going down well. 
4.  I am not meeting my protein requirements. 
5.  I am very sensitive to tastes.  If my taste buds rebel, it's not going down. 

Overall, I am very pleased and will be glad to get over this BP hump.  I am supposed to go back to work on Monday, so I am getting concerned.  Hopefully, this time next week, the issue will be resolved.

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