Update...4 weeks Post op

Hello everyone! I trust you are having a HAPPY HAPPY Tuesday!  I wanted to give an update.  I apologize for not being as active online.  I am officiallly four weeks post op and 34 lbs lighter.  I think I have something that Ellen mentioned earlier call the 4 Week Post Op Blues.  Not sure what it is but my life since surgery has been like a hurricane.  I guess now that the storm has settled a bit it is time for a reality check.  I saw Dr M on Friday and all went well.  I had lost an additional 14 lbs of fat and gained 1lb of muscle and 2 lbs of water (all of which is a good thing).  Dr M looks at the big picture and wants us to loose fat not muscle and water.  The only concern is based on my set back a couple of weeks ago, he wanted to leave in my G-Tube for a couple more weeks.  What does this mean, that I can't work!  Well, I wasn't having that.  After much discussion, I convinced him to let me come back 1/2 time.  I have to tell ya this is seriously work! Nonetheless, I am happy to see all the activity online.  And, I confess I am a lurker and have been reading the postings.  Congratulations to all you pre-oppers and newly post-oppers!!!  Looks like we need to build a longer LOOSER'S BENCH!!  YAYYYY!!! Take care, Candice

Candace.. glad to see you are back around and doing well.  Many many prayers went up for you!! 

Jennifer!  Thank you so much!   Those prayers have sustained me through the last month!  Thank you! 

Candice,

Congratulation of the 34 lbs. That's fabulous. Look forward to more of that to come. Sorry you're had trouble but good on you for taking such an active role in your process. I must admit, I'm more a 'do whatever they say' kinda girl. ***Although I did buck up on the whole sleep apnea thing...grin***

Glad to see your post and to hear from you. Keep on loosing!

Karen

 

Hey Karen!  Thanks for your encouragment.  I understand the sleep apnea thing...  I am a Taurus and that means that I am SUPER stubborn and persistant...not always a good thing.   I am happy to see you posting again.  I missed ya! Happy Wednesday!

Candice

Candice -

I'm delighted to hear that you are doing so well physically. The nasty ol' blues cloud does move on... I know that it was really hard for me when I was about 4 weeks out. I think that you have done a fabulous job taking care of yourself.

I look forward to talking with you and seeing you soon.

Your friend,

Barb

Hey Barb, Thanks for the encouragment and your kind words.  How are things going for ya?

Yup yup, you got the blahs.  They'll pass, after about a week they get somewhat better.  It took me about a month to totally shake them.  Now they're back again, but it has nothing to do with surgery this time. I'm so glad you're doing well.  Keep sipping, walking, and vitamin-ing. Take care. Ellen

Hey Ellen!  Thanks for the encouragment.  I having been thinking about you a lot.  I know times can not be easy right now, but hold your head up.  God is in control and he is not going to leave you. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do for you... Constantly praying for you... Candice

Sounds like you're on your way, keep up the good work!!