5 Weeks (and 2 days) Post Op! :)

Well, it's been 5 weeks (and 2 days) since I had my surgery on 11/15. As of this Wednesday morning I was down 40 lbs.; I can hardly believe it! I've gone from a 26 to a 22. And despite looking like a stuffed sausage, I can even get my 20's on and buttoned -- and those were my "skinny pants!" LOL I know I have been extremely blessed in that I have not had any problems and very little to no discomfort. My Mother came to visit and I know it's not like I've lost a ton of weight, but she just can't get over how different my face looks! It's not that it's just thinner, but she says even my complexion is better. I find her just staring at me in amazement; it's pretty funny, actually. The best part of all is returning to my formerly active lifestyle. I don't feel like I am avoiding living life nearly as much because I feel so much better. I have so much more energy! It's just amazing! I know it's 40 lbs. and I have so much farther to go, but it has made such an incredible difference already! At the end of the the day, nothing beats the tackle-mommy-to-the-floor hugs I get from my Daughter or the joy I see in her eyes because Mommy can do so much more physically. Thankful for so much, Donna ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Lap RNY - 11/15/06 304/264/146

Congratulations!! I am 3 weeks post op and my husband has already noticed a difference in my complection and that my face is thinner. Enjoy your daughter and have a blessed holiday!! Karen

Donna That is amazing! Keep up the GREAT work!

Congrats Donna!!! Sounds like you are doing a great job.... Keep up the good work.... Those tackeling hugs are the best aren't they. Have a great holiday!!!! Shawn M.

Good job Donna!! Keep up the good work, 40lbs is just great! Chrisy

Congratulations! We had surgery on the same day. I'm down 26 lbs. My great new B/F says he can see my face getting thinner and I'm whittling away. Don't you just love it when people notice something good about you? Keep up the good work!

Wow! I had my surgery the same day and I lost 15 lbs bfore surgery and 15 lbs since. I eat the protein requirement and very little else. I average 700-900 calories a day adn I was exercising 2 solid weeks. I returned to work and exercise fell by the wayside. Cheryl