The next installment of my midlife crisis

I'm very confident this surgery will make your health goals much more attainable. Speedy recovery and looking forward to the new Wally 

In reply to M2Pilot :

I'm laughing way too hard at that, I'm not really supposed to be laughing. 

In reply to clutchsmoke :

Thank you, I'm hoping so too

In reply to RX Reven' :

Not enough people have seen Kentucky Fried Movie 

In reply to Wally (Forum Supporter) :

They've never met BIG JIM SLADE.

Hope your zipper heals up nice, Wally

RX Reven' said:

Kentucky Fried Movie...

1.  "Allow me to show you my operation" said while standing at the entrance to a factory.

2.  Pulls up shirt to reveal scare.

Bhahaha!!!

Glad you're doing well Wally

Now is the time to get people in on the story, so when you talk about that knife fight in Morrocco someone can say "Hey Wally - show them your scar."

Heal fast!

I read that as "fur hater top" which did not significantly alter my appreciation of the post.

Glad to hear all is going well.

I survived a week.  In most ways it's not bad. The pain wasn't too bad, and by Monday it was pretty much gone.  The liquid diet on the other hand is a bit old. I get three ounces 4-5 times a day, first clear liquids like juice or broth, and now slightly heavier liquids like protein shakes.  In between I can have water but just small sips. I mistakenly took a gulp of water a few times and feel painfully full for a while.  
 

Physically I'm only really limited to no lifting while the muscles heal and being careful showering to not damage the steri strips.  I returned to work Thursday after the storm because I was a little bored and the other manager that shares my jobs was going on vacation. Full days were not much of an issue other than a bit of tiredness at the end of the day. If anyone is considering it or has any questions feel free to ask. 

Wally, glad you're healing well. 
thank you for all the updates and for taking us along with you on your journey. 
 

how soon before you get off the liquid diet? Will it progress to soft foods and then finally back to solid food?

Wally (Forum Supporter) said:

I mistakenly took a gulp of water a few times and feel painfully full for a while.

Yep, my brother and mother both had the procedure and they reported the same thing...tiny, tiny amounts at a time or else pain.

Love you Wally, best wishes.

Hey Wally.  I'm glad that things are progressing as they should.

Man I'm a wuss.  Don't think I could be back to work that soon.  Glad you're progressing.

Did they tell you what volume your stomach should eventually be able to tolerate in one sitting?

In reply to CarKid1989 :

I will probably be on liquids another week and a half before attempting soft foods, then 2-3 weeks more until solid foods.

In reply to Stampie :

There were a few reasons I went back soon, but seeing as I've felt absolutely no pain it didn't make sense to burn time off. 

In reply to MrJoshua :

He gave me a number that escapes me at the moment but in terms my fat ass understands are friends report filling up at around three chicken nuggets, four ravioli, or half a slice of pizza. 

In reply to Wally (Forum Supporter) :

Time to sign up for a bus driving job through africa...

In reply to KyAllroad :

Today is not the day to ask about time off, oof 

Hey Wally - how is this working out after a few months? Wish you well.

In reply to OHSCrifle :

It's going pretty well, I have very few issues, and I'm down 65lbs.  I have been extremely happy with it so far.  Thank You.

Good for you.  65 pounds is no small feat.  Stay happy and healthy.  (All the better for getting in and out of the Vette)

Damn, down 65 is great!

Great job Wally! Keep it up.

BTW: I'm impatiently waiting for the next installment of your dating journal. That latest one sounds like a keeper.