By: lesa20

lesa20 — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 10:32:19 +0000

I am 42 years old and just had my surgery five weeks ago. I don’t
know yet if I would suggest the surgery for anyone else. I am still
leaking in my wounds. I had 75 staples.You must have been really opened up
to have 75 staples?? I assume you were open RNY? I had the same procedure but
my scar is 4 1/2 inches and I didn’t have any staples. Keep a close eye on them
if they’re still leaking.
I have lost 40 pounds in the five weeks. I am having problems with
meats. I love to eat popcorn and is going down better than anything
else. I have just started not to be full as I was in the beginning.
I am worry I will go back to my old habit. Can that happen?I can’t believe
you’re allowed to eat popcorn at 5 weeks out! I was on liquids for 3 and
soft/pureed for one or two more. At 5 weeks I was just starting regular food and
my
meals were to be protein only. Are you getting in your protein either in food
or shakes? popcorn may go down easily but will take up room in your pouch where

protein should be. Our pouches are so small we have to eat protein first and
if there’s any room left we can have veggies or fruits-in that order. Carbs
and snacky foods have to wait until much later. Use this time when your pouch is
small and protein is all you can fit it to develop new habits, make sure you
follow your surgeons guidelines for eating. At 5 weeks out I was permitted 1/4
cup of food per meal. Old habits have to be broken now so it will be easier
later when you can eat more.

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By: lesa20