And They're Off

Went to the Doctor today for my post op check up. All is well apparently, and my bandages came off Hurray...... As you can see from the pics the scars don't look too bad. There is 5 cuts along the waist - which you actually can't see in the pic. The one in the middle is the biggest and the most visible. I have a few picmples which I think was a reaction to the bandages but they should clear up soon. In fact my stretch marks are alot more visible then my scars in the photo... how bad is THAT......................... Anyone want to post some stretch mark MIRACLE treatment please share.

I've been given the official ok to eat whatever I like as long as a chew chew chew and make sure that it is not lumpy. I will feel fuller if the food is thick but still needs to be moist. For lunch I had a fish cake (pastel de bacalhau) - not really a good idea as you cannot chew it as there is always fibres left that you can't swallow so I just spat them out. It was still very yummy and has kept me full for over 4 hours now.

I've been really good - no calorie drinks at all. Definately no carbonated drinks. I am desperate to try rice but I am not game enough considering what I have heard. On another of my blogs someone left a frightening message - It was good advice about chewing everything until it is liquid and avoiding pasta and rice altogether. Her band slipped after 3 years - which is scary to think things can go wrong at any time. This is important and was not made clear to me prior to the operation. I thought the risky time was whilst still healing. But doesn't look that way.

No more weight loss - still 106.5 - the Doctor told me not to expect any weight loss in the proceeding 4 weeks, so I am going to try not to even step on the scale for the month. Wish me luck guys.......................