Can't believe it's been 2 weeks

As I sat in the waiting room yesterday waiting for my 2 week post-op appointment I was amazed that I could say that yes, I have had Gastric Bypass surgery and I am ok.

The waiting room is a large room with lots and I mean lots of patients who are waiting to see the surgeons, dietcians, therapist, etc. and everyone talks. There was a patient yesterday that had the surgery 5 years ago and is back because she got pregnant and gained 90lbs and just had surgery for a hernia repair. We introduced ourselves and started talking, her major advice to me was stay away from sugar!! She said the first time is awful, (your body can't break down sugar after surgery and dumping syndrome occurs) but it gets easier and easier to tolerate and after awhile, it's ok. I don't want that to happen.

My surgeon was thrilled with my progress and my stiches were removed, my stomach actually dosen't look to bad, all the bruises are gone, except for one near the drain site. The major burning pain that I am having is "normal". He said they were muscle spasms that needed to stretch, so now I stretch before laying down and while sitting down. He said that using a heating pad will help and it did, I slept for 6 hours last night which is a HUGE improvement, since I had not been sleeping at all. I am so jealous that I can't just crawl in bed and sleep.

I lost 14 lbs since the surgery for a total of 35 lbs. I am right on target and graduated to pureed foods. My first dinner last night was a scrambled egg with cheese and it was great.

I can't believe that I spent 4 weeks on liquids only. Amazing!!! That just goes to show that you can do anything you put your mind to!!