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LisaBoston · 03-18-2006, 01:54 PM

Its been just over a week since my scope and life has changed quite a bit. I have so much more strengh since I am able to eat. Sleeping through the night now too.

I still have to be very careful about when I eat and drink. One hour before a meal, I must stop any liquids as there is no room in there for food. Waiting after food ideally is an hour, sometimes a little early and it seems ok too.

I had chicken the other night and it felt really heavy in the chest and I thought it would come back up, but it didn't.

I am happy to eat again, but for the most part food turns me off, especially when I cook. I am eating most suppers with my family, some things I choose not to eat as I feel they don't have enough nutritional value for the small amount I am eating.

When cooking, the smells really get to me and this turns me right off. Bacon and other meats are really bad.

I saw the dietician the other day and she said due to the small amount that I am eating 3 times a day, just make sure that protein gets in every meal. My main sources of protein are: cheese, nuts, eggs, seafood and milk products. I find a little carbs with the protein help keep the pouch happy.

Fruits and vegetables go down really well and once again eaten with protein or carbs.

I am down 41lbs and really happy with this. 20.5 inches, 7 of these being from the waist - which I am REALLY happy about...most of my weight is around my waist and chest so ideally I would like to loose this for health.

I am finally at the point of living again. The first 6 weeks are rough, but in the end well worth it.

The doctor said it was ok to walk and swim now. He wants me to wait another 8 weeks to go to Curves. It would put too much stress and pressure on the abdom. and he says I still need to heal. Doing too much can cause a hernia.

I am off any medication that I was taking before surgery.I may have to take allergy medication once the tree's start to bloom and the snow mold may appear as the snow disappears.

I am very thankful for the doctors who enabled this board to exist. I live where I am the only person who has had the surgery, thus no support groups. This is my support, so thanks to you all for being there for me.