3 week post-op

3 week weigh-in= 29 # GONE!!!!! Wahoo!!! To all you pre-ops out there, it definitely gets easier as time goes on. Its a balancing act to coordinate all the fluid, protein, and exercise but if I can do it anyone can! I am going to the gym and doing a gentle swim for 1/2 daily. I have never been able to exercise that long and that consistently before but I am taking it at a pace I am comfortable with. For now it is relaxing and does not promote sore muscles. Eventually I will have to put more effort into it for the aerobics effect but for now I can at least keep my arms and legs moving for a solid 1/2 hr without tiring. I go back to work on my evening shift tonight so that presents a new challenge to make sure I maintain my fluid intake. I'm able to wear a new scrub suit I bought pre-op that was too snug before! I'm on my way!

Wow! you are doing great! Keep up the good work. it must be difficult being on your feet all night, the weight loss will help though. thanks for the guidance and support both you and Julie give!

Congrats Michelle, I always like reading your posts. Your so postive and helpful. Good luck tonight returning to work. I can hardly wait to be on the loosing side. Patti.

wow!!!! thats great i also joined a gym i go worout 3 0r 4 days a week i love it it also takes away your stress kepp us posted i love reading everyones message Laurie Mitchell

way to go girl!!!!!!!!!! i am walking around the block.cant do much more cuz of a bum ticker, but it sure feels goog doing that. i am down 72 pounds since may 16 th.yahoo!!! mary jo

Michelle, Im so happy for you. You Go Girl........Stacy XOXO

Enjoy the ride Michelle. The wt loss is great. People may not notice right away either. They may comment that you look different and infer that you have a different hair style or different glasses.

YEAH!!! that is so encouraging to the pre ops out here!! Two weeks from today and I will join you on the loosing side. Good Job, Michelle!! Have a good night at work tonight!!

WAY TO GO MICHELLE!!!! how awesome is that?? Isn't swimming great? The only bad part is the "gravity" when you are climbing out. I kind of imagine it to be the difference between pre and post -op in a few seconds instead of months of years. I don't know about other places, but here in the Ames area, there are motels that will let you use their pools during the week days, the one I go to it is $1. and I have to sign an form saying I don't hold them responsible and etc... (Country Inn and Suites in Ames on Hwy 30 and Dayton Rd.) To get into a smaller scrub is great!! Those things have NO give and you can't fudge any on those sizes!! That is wonderful. (((HUGS))) Elizabeth