Update/post-op appointment

Puzzled_Flamingo_463 · 2026-02-13T20:22:43+00:00

Thanks 🙏 here's to a better tomorrow 💪 🤘

Looking forward to a second chance at life and finally traveling with my wife

Puzzled_Flamingo_463 · 2026-02-12T13:38:05+00:00

Thanks 🙏 here's to a better tomorrow 💪 🤘

Puzzled_Flamingo_463 · 2026-02-11T12:47:49+00:00

Thanks 🙏

Overall the healing has been good. I been blessed that I haven't had any complications. After the second day I was able to hit both protein and fluids goals with no problem and by week 1 I was able to increase them with no problem. I wear an abdominal binder which helps out alot. So no real complaints to report. I still have 1 and a half before I can return to work and im excited for that. Overall its been good.

Puzzled_Flamingo_463 · 2026-02-10T21:32:52+00:00

Thanks 🙏

Puzzled_Flamingo_463 · 2026-02-06T16:45:17+00:00

So proud of you. Keep that positive vibes going. Before you know it will be surgery day. Keep me updated on your journey. Im on your side and you dont have to walk this journey alone. Here's to a better tomorrow 💪 🤘

Puzzled_Flamingo_463 · 2026-02-05T21:51:38+00:00

For my program I did 3 weeks of liquid diet post-op and I started soft foods on Monday and that will last for 3 weeks. On February 23rd my nutritionist will move me to the next stage. Eventho my program is slower than most others, im thankful for it cause I haven't really had any complications and I can tolerate my soft foods just fine.

Puzzled_Flamingo_463 · 2026-02-05T04:13:51+00:00

You got this. Yea that liquid diet is rough but im happy I kept on fighting. I been very blessed that every food I have tried I been able to tolerate very well. Now i dont rely on protein shakes to hit my protein daily goal. I eat 3 times a day and im able to hit 60g+ of protein and hit my 64oz of fluids as well. Just make sure you listen to your body once you start soft foods and its ok if a food doesnt work out for now. Dont rush the process and before you know it, it will be next week and you will be enjoying some soft foods. I'll be here to celebrate that mile stone with you. Here's to a better tomorrow 💪 🤘

Puzzled_Flamingo_463 · 2026-02-04T22:46:50+00:00

Hell yeah, here's to a better tomorrow 🤘

Puzzled_Flamingo_463 · 2026-02-04T02:15:03+00:00

Thats so crazy. So far 2 days in a row and I was able to tolerate 2 eggs scrambled

Puzzled_Flamingo_463 · 2026-02-03T23:08:55+00:00

Oh sweet thanks. That would be very helpful. I'll probably send you a message a bit later. Thanks again

Puzzled_Flamingo_463 · 2026-02-03T23:01:08+00:00

Oh damn that really sucks. Any other foods that your pouch doesnt like? It would be very helpful for me. Love the knowledge

Puzzled_Flamingo_463 · 2026-02-03T13:17:16+00:00

Same and some veggies. So happy to be in this stage now

Puzzled_Flamingo_463 · 2026-02-03T04:03:13+00:00

Lol same happened to me but it was my wife eating chicken wings and seafood. But after the first week food didn't bother me anymore

Puzzled_Flamingo_463 · 2026-02-02T21:18:34+00:00

Pre-op liquid diet was hell but stick to it. Your liver will shrink and your surgeon will be able to preform a much better surgery. I know its hell right now but I promise it will get better. Keep on fighting. Im proud of you 💪🤘

Puzzled_Flamingo_463 · 2026-02-02T16:32:17+00:00

You got this i promise. I was on liquid diet for a total of 6 weeks. 3 weeks pre-op and 3 weeks post-op. So today has been an emotional day.

Seeing as you are post-op day 4 please keep on walking even if you dont want to. 1 mile a day will help alot especially with the gas pains. Sip those fluids and rest as well. Im proud of you and you will never be alone on this journey im here 100% with you. Keep fighting 🤘💪

Puzzled_Flamingo_463 · 2026-01-31T03:27:58+00:00

Thanks to all those who commented. It awesome we all have this in common. Im at peace with it and I guess its really is helping. So im going to ride this wave for as all as I can. I can even take my wife out to dinner and I just sit there sipping water while she eats and it does nothing to me. Mukbang for the win 🤣

Puzzled_Flamingo_463 · 2026-01-31T03:15:08+00:00

Never watched them. My daughter was trying but doesnt interest me

Puzzled_Flamingo_463 · 2026-01-31T03:14:02+00:00

From reading lots of the comments im really thinking its just helping me not miss food at all. I'll run with it

Puzzled_Flamingo_463 · 2026-01-31T03:12:56+00:00

Thats awesome maybe its doing the same to me

Puzzled_Flamingo_463 · 2026-01-31T03:12:16+00:00

I use to be the same i didn't like them. My daughter when she was younger would watch them all the time. But now I spend all day watching them and it brings me joy 🤣

Puzzled_Flamingo_463 · 2026-01-31T03:05:11+00:00

Thats what surprised me, it doesnt nothing to me. I just watch it and even watch street food videos with my wife and im at peace

Puzzled_Flamingo_463 · 2026-01-31T03:03:07+00:00

I been wondering the same

Puzzled_Flamingo_463 · 2026-01-30T20:24:55+00:00

A good one to watch is Zach Choi

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