Update, almost 1 month after VSG surgery
Good morning! I am feeling great! Surgery with Dr. Beausoleil on Feb. 13 went well, so far no complications. On January 30th I started my pro-op diet, 2 weeks of slim time shakes and at that point my starting weight was 295. Today, almost a month out, my weight is 263. I have lost just a bit over 30 pounds. The best news is that before, I was on an insulin pump and using about 120 units a day. Today, nothing. This makes me delirously happy as I have been diabetic and on insulin for more than 20 years. Yesterday, I walked on the treadmill for almost 2 miles and burned over 300 calories. I have never been able to do that, I had been over 290 for the last 25 years.
The clinic in Moncton is lovely, but a wait to get in, I waited for 7 years. I have only had 2 short conversations with the doctor, the bulk of my conversations gave been with his team, specifically Monique and Rinette. They have both been incredible and so very supportive and patient with me if I had forgotten something.
I feel feel like I have a new lease on life and so happy to have had this chance to get healthy.
