3 Week postop Udate!!

Hi everyone! I have lost 16lbs as of today. I am doing well and haven't had any issues or set backs. I had clam chowder yesterday that I must have ate too fast and I felt a little uncomfortable but I just walked and moved around and was fine. I wouldn't say it is painful just uncomfortable. I now walk about 5 miles a day and I feel FANTASTIC. I am so happy with my my decision. I do however anticipate some issues after I get my band fill on the December 19th. I imagine it is then I will have to really be careful. I think I healed quite quickly which eased my body of eating cottage cheese and chewing up certain things and getting them down. I have never . I am not complaing! So with all that said Good luck to the end of November beginning of December Dates and I have you all in my thoughts even if I don't reply to your posts I do read them. Jackie SE Michigan!

Jackie- Yum- clam chowder. I'll add that to my future puree list! I am wondering about the walking. Did you walk before? I am ready to start walking, but 5 miles seems impossible. I don't know what to start at. I did buy a treadmill, but am afraid to pu****what do you think? Joy

Do what ever you can without PAIN, stop if and when it hurts. Do it a little at a time at your pace but never give up!!!! Do a little further each day. I kick box 3 days a week prior to surgery and I was very active before hand just over weight and couldn't control what I put in my mouth. I certainly needed this tool to help with that. I go back to the DOJO December 19th. I can't wait. You can also look at my girlfriends website and do some of the pilates and yoga video. www.amfightclub.com Good luck, Love Jackie

Keep up the great work. 5 miles! wow! You're doing terrific. Take care, Peg G.

Jackie, Sounds like you are doing wonderful. Keep up the great work hoorray for YOu!

Glad to hear you are doing so well Jackie! I know that I am getting prettty sick of cottage cheese... LOL.... I see my dr. Thursday and then I can progress to my next stage... wooo hoooo....... Good Luck to you.... and take care.... Shawn M.

Jackie - So glad to hear from you and that you're doing so well! I'd kill for some cottage cheese right now - still on liquids only. Sigh. 8 more days to go. Hope everyone on the November board is doing well! Stephanie