Follow up went great.😊 I was finally able to get the dressings off! Doctor said I look great, and I can start testing out soft foods to see how I tolerate them.😋 Down 15lbs since surgery. 💪🏽
FIRST TIME EVER SEEING MY SCARS. DOCTOR SAID I WAS HEALING UP GREAT. STILL HAD A LITTLE BRUISING AND TENDERNESS BUT OTHER THAN THAT I’M RECOVERING WELL. HE TOLD ME IT’S STILL TOO EARLY TO TRY AND FLEX SO I MUST RESERVE MYSELF😂😂
My scars tell a story
September 22
VSG Colors
Testing out colors and patterns… trying to get out of boring and plain😂
🤢Arch-Emesis🤮
Found this bad boy in my stuff. They didn’t tell me how important this thing would be right after surgery. I experienced “stomach swelling” it happens to some patients right after surgery where the stomach seals shut from the trauma.
I couldn’t keep anything down not even my meds. It was horrible! I had one of these emesis bags sitting with me my whole stay at the hospital. They were worried about my hydration levels and if I was going to do well after I was discharged. I could barely do 2 oz. before I was released.
I’m so glad that storm passed. I am flying through this full liquid phase with no issues at all. Getting in all my fluids and protein. Follow up is Tuesday. Can’t wait to see what the doctor says😊
The Walking Board:
1st day post op I was last on the board. I hadn’t walked any laps. But day 2 came around and I refused to be anything but the leader. On discharge day I walked 6 laps around the floor and I was leading the board. Patient Room 22….that’s me💪🏽