The next few days were much the same as the previous days but each one had less pain. I felt a little bit stronger each day and after about 2 nights home, I slept about 6 hours without waking up!
Sipping my broth or water was a little challenging at times. I had to take such small sips and still my stomach would cramp painfully as I started sipping. After about 3 swallows it would ease up, but those first few sips were pretty hard. I was doing really well - no vomiting, mild nausea and no hunger. I was getting so little in me that it seemed crazy, but I was ok and although I was a little weak, I was ok!
After 3 days at home, I talked my husband into taking me on a short shopping excursion for clothes. A local Avenue store is closing and I wanted to take advantage of the deals. I got very tired pretty quickly, but I did get some great bargains and some cute clothes for the next few sizes down. My son continued to come by (a long trip from his house!) everyday for the first 4 days. He ran to the store, made dinner for the family and my husband and helped to keep things running. I am so appreciative for all he has done. He was a wonderful support to me and I am forever grateful. :)
In the mornings I would wake up thirsty and hurting but once I started sipping on something I would feel the pain ease and I felt better and better. I was thinking that it was about time to step on the scale, but I had heard so much about the post-op weight gain (from fluid retention) that I was afraid. Finally I weighed myself about 4 days after getting home (8 days post-op) and I was THRILLED to find that I had lost 37 pounds! I lost 28 with the pre-op diet and 9 more since surgery!
The weight was coming off and I was now below the ugly 300 pound mark to 296!!!!!!
I can't tell you how good it felt to see that I am now under 300 pounds. How I hated that number!
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