1 week post-op

I feel so much better! I also lost 17 lbs this week which helps with the moral. I know I can't expect to keep losing over 2 lbs a day, but it sure was a boost for me. I actually feel a little bit lighter. I am walking more and starting to feel like doing more around the house. I can't drive yet or work, and I have a 5 lb lifting restriction, however I might be able to manage some laundry and dinner for Steve. I am allowed to eat pureed foods now and I had the most delicious poached egg this morning. After protein shakes, yogurt and cottage cheese this was like heaven. I am going to puree some leftover stew for dinner, woo-hoo! I found a new support web-site - www.bariatriceating.com and I just ordered some peanut butter cookie flavored protein mix and some special vitamins so my hair won't fall out. They also have great bulletin boards and a support group every Wednesday online that I just joined. I have a primary care Dr. appt. this afternoon to see how I am doing. My only real problem right now is a pain on my ribcage - there is a lump and I suspect it is a bruise nodule. I saw a movie of an lap band operation yesterday and it looked like they had a machine shop laying on the patient's stomach. I am sure they must have bumped me in this area. Only really hurts when I wear a bra. Another good reason not to work now - I would def need a bra for work : )