Back at it....

Sooo... it's been a while since I've been here but the deed is done.  Had my Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy on Jan. 30, 2013. 

The first few days were a bit rougher than I expected.  Well the first 2 weeks really. Had to stay an extra day in the hospital because I couldn't get enough fluids in, felt pretty crappy for a couple weeks, needed a bag of fluids at almost 3 weeks out because I wasn't doing a good job of getting fluids in again. But things are falling back into place now. 

So far I am down about 17lbs since surgery.  About 10 of this was in the hospital and it's taken a while for the rest but I think things are just balancing out with fluids and stuff. 

In the beginning I was trying to push the foods so I could get away from the protein drinks.  I'm now realizing they are inevitable ...at least for a while.  If I get two 'shakes' in a day plus some food I can get both my protein and fluids in that I need.  I'm experimenting with different shakes/flavors and finding a few I can tolerate.  This morning... cherry cheesecake.  Not too bad.  :)

The one thing I'm having trouble with is volume.  My eyes are still WAY bigger than my stomach.  After 40+ years of eating the way I have it's hard to believe that you are FULL with 1/4-1/2 cup of food.  Many of the people who've had WLS have told me 'oh, you can have a couple bites of something and be satisfied'.  I'm still learning that I guess.  If it tastes good I want to keep eating it.  Of course I'm not an idiot... I've learned that I pay for it in pain and nausea if I do... but it's not satisfaction yet that keeps me from eating it... it's fear!   It's early in the game though.  I'm giving it some time. :)