Doing great

Hi everyone, I'm really doing great! (I think, anyway! LOL!) Had my post op appt. yesterday and lost 14 lbs. since surgery day, though I was weighed on a different scale at the hosp. and I really think it might have weighed a little heavier, none-the-less, that's what I'm counting....14 lbs.! Woo Hoo! I also feel really good.....getting ready to go to my niece's wedding in a little while. Didn't originally think I could make it to the reception too, but I think I have enough energy to do that.....we'll see. I have not been hungery, but since getting onto full liquid have been working hard to get protein in. I am not a protein shake gal! Yucko! Mostly I'm adding non-fat dry milk to soups. I really feel the protein is going to help give me my energy back even more. I'm still a little sore but that gets better each day. I'm going to try to get going on my walking tomorrow....short ones at first. So far the furthest I've gone is a block and then back but I think I can pu**** a little more than that. Well, that's it for now! Thanks again for all your encouagement! I can't believe I'm a "POSTIE" now....so grateful to God it is behind me, that I'm feeling good and that the lbs. are coming off! Bless you all! Jenni

Jenni, I am soooooo happy for you. I am still in the process of sending my paperwork to the insurance company and I am so glad to read that you are doing so well. You sound so positive and not having much pain! That is very encouraging to me. Keep up the good work and be sure to post often so we all know how you are doing! Cindy J

Jenni - I'm so glad you're doing so good!! I've read your profile and your posts over the last few months and know this has been a real long process for you. It's great that you are so positive. I can't wait to join you on the losing side. I wish you continued success!!!! Jami Wands

Wow, you are doing remarkable!!!! Everytime I hear of all you newbies bouncing back so quick...I think....geeeee I really AM a wimp!!! LOL I am thrilled you are feeling so well, I hope we all helped you to prepare as best we could. Take it easy, and remember...water, water and have some more...water!! lol

Jenni, WOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOO I am so happy for you. You seem to be bouncing back quickly. You just wait, the weight will start to fall off once you start walking! I am so happy for you! Hang in there and do everything you're susposed to do! Debbi

Jenni, Glad to hear you're doing so great! Woo hooo!! Congrats and welcome to the other side, you big LOSER! Hope you had fun at the wedding and reception. Don't overdo it, but enjoy life to the fullest! Big hugs, Sharon

hey Jenni: I am so glad you are home and doing well. I knew you would. See---I told you it wasn't too bad.!lol And you are through Christmas, and all the temptations. I can tell you one thing, YOU do NOT want to dump--It is terrible. If you do it once, you won't do it again. watch your diet, keep carbs down, that is hard--breakfast is the worst for me. I am not a breakfast eater, but the only thing I can find to eat is eggs, and I am about egged out!! I tried the protein shakes, and they are YUK! and I really don't want sweet things, it seems like in all the "cookbooks" for posties, things are swee****ch your protein intake, it is important. I was kind of looking forward to loosing hair, I have a lot, but so far--no big loss. I have lost over 30# now, I really can tell a big difference in the way I walk. I am planning to join the gym--but it is 18 miles, and you know KS weather!!. Would be a nice place to go if I am in town. Got to run, Love to hear from you. Hugs, Ginny Graham

Hey Jen...I'm sooo glad you're doing so well!!! not that I had any doubts!!!! Keep it up sweetie!!! BIG HUGS Deanna