10 days post op

well i am 10 days post op so far. things are going ok. i am so unbelievably thirsty that all i want to do is gulp water but all i can do is sip and it isnt satisfying at all :( i must say i am getting sick of cream soups, yogurt, oatmeal.....i cant wait to move onto puree. i havent taken any percs in 4 days which is great!! i am not getting in enough protein, i cant stomach it. my steri strips have come off and my incisions are soooo itchy but i guess that means they are healing. they look good. i weighed myself on thursday and i am down to 250lbs :) i started before optifast at 272.5lbs!! anyways, just thought id rant lol

Sounds to me like you're doing great.  And I agree that you're itchy cause you're healing. I still get itchy on old scars.  Losing weight that fast is sure an incentive. 


Cheers

Sounds like you are doing really well.  Just stick with the program and keep trying to up your protein as best you can. Have you tried greek yogurt with sf jam? It's good protein in this stage. I also tried a sf jello and greek yogurt fluff recipe off the eggface website that turned out to be really tasty. You can also do sf pudding with milk and protein powder mixed in to give you a little extra.

Keep up the good work. It gets easier everyday.

You're moving right along nicely.  Just keep sipping constantly if you can.  SF popsicles helped me alot, if you can find them.  Try some diluted juice or crystal ligh****er as well to keep your hydration up.  It'll work itself out, just be patient.

Well it sounds like you are right on track. I too felt thirty all the time. try crushing some ice and left it melt in your mouth. It will keep it wet.
Keep up the good work.

Glad to hear your update. Sounds like you are doing pretty well.