Exercise

I just wanted to say that I have finally started a walking routine!! I had surgery on July 27th and at my 2 week post op visit at Barix I had lost 21 pounds. I do not know where I am at right now because we don't have a scale...(I have been in the over 350 range for at least 6 years, and on the day of surgery weighed in at 426)..so I have to wait until my 6 week check up on the 20th of this month. But anyway, I was having bad pains in the mid-to upper area of my incision that were so unpredictable I was afraid to get out and walk...In the last two days I have had the most energy I have felt in a long time! I walked 20 minutes with my son and husband on Sunday, then yesterday I went for two walks, one for ten minutes, and one for 20 minutes...I feel great! My dizziness has stopped completely, and I thank everyone that helped me out through that! You are all so great to have around. Even if I don't respond to everything I read on our board here, it sure is great to know that we are all going through this at the same time. Mandie P.S. I am looking forward to my walks today...maybe I will up the anty a little.

Proud of you!! Keep up the great work!!