2 weeks post op
Day 1 of two-week liquid 252.4
Day of surgery 241.0 (-11.4 on two week liquid)
Week one 234.6 (-6.4)
Today 227.6 (-7)
Total 24.8
So basically 25 pounds in the last month. I'll take it!
I think I can say I feel 98 percent back to normal. Very minimal if any pain. I even spent 7.5 hours walking around at the state fair yesterday and didn't have any problems at all.
I was a little worried about letting myself get dehydrated, but I was extra cautious about sipping as much as possible. I have to say I got a little sick feeling at one point, but honestly I think it was the "smell" of all those fried foods floating in the air. Just the smell of them made me sick. Of course hubby and the three kids had a hay day eatting all that fair food, but I came prepared with some protein powder, some sugar free pudding, and a string cheese. I ventured and gave it a try the day before to see how it would set.. I chew it to mush and it actually sat very nicely in the pouch. I knew we would be spending pretty much the entire day out and I knew I would need something that was "portable". It just seemed like the most reasonable thing to take, even though it's not on my to eat list for another week... bad bad I know.
I could have very easily went back to work today which was my plan, but I actually ended up telling my doctor I was wanting to go back after labor day. Since the kids start school on Wednesday the 3rd and that way I wouldn't have to worry about paying daycare for this week. So I have my 3 week appointment next wednesday and the Dr. will write me a note to return back to work Thursday. Honestly I'm a little anxious to get back there. I know there will be a MAJOR mess waiting for me, but I'm crossing my fingers it will not be too bad. Working in the corporate office of a local bank, my biggest concern is going to be my wardrobe. Even though I haven't really tried anything on, I'm pretty sure that most of my things are going to be looking pretty baggy and saggy :( especially that I still have over a week before going back there. I think I'm going to have to spend the weekend hitting up a few of the second hand stores or something. I think trying to stay decently dressed for work is going to be one of my biggest problems over the next couple of months.
Day of surgery 241.0 (-11.4 on two week liquid)
Week one 234.6 (-6.4)
Today 227.6 (-7)
Total 24.8
So basically 25 pounds in the last month. I'll take it!
I think I can say I feel 98 percent back to normal. Very minimal if any pain. I even spent 7.5 hours walking around at the state fair yesterday and didn't have any problems at all.
I was a little worried about letting myself get dehydrated, but I was extra cautious about sipping as much as possible. I have to say I got a little sick feeling at one point, but honestly I think it was the "smell" of all those fried foods floating in the air. Just the smell of them made me sick. Of course hubby and the three kids had a hay day eatting all that fair food, but I came prepared with some protein powder, some sugar free pudding, and a string cheese. I ventured and gave it a try the day before to see how it would set.. I chew it to mush and it actually sat very nicely in the pouch. I knew we would be spending pretty much the entire day out and I knew I would need something that was "portable". It just seemed like the most reasonable thing to take, even though it's not on my to eat list for another week... bad bad I know.
I could have very easily went back to work today which was my plan, but I actually ended up telling my doctor I was wanting to go back after labor day. Since the kids start school on Wednesday the 3rd and that way I wouldn't have to worry about paying daycare for this week. So I have my 3 week appointment next wednesday and the Dr. will write me a note to return back to work Thursday. Honestly I'm a little anxious to get back there. I know there will be a MAJOR mess waiting for me, but I'm crossing my fingers it will not be too bad. Working in the corporate office of a local bank, my biggest concern is going to be my wardrobe. Even though I haven't really tried anything on, I'm pretty sure that most of my things are going to be looking pretty baggy and saggy :( especially that I still have over a week before going back there. I think I'm going to have to spend the weekend hitting up a few of the second hand stores or something. I think trying to stay decently dressed for work is going to be one of my biggest problems over the next couple of months.
Congrats!! Your doing great!!
As far as the clothes go --start looking at your local Goodwill and thrift stores.
I work in fashion but also entertainment finance and I adore the consignment shops here in NYC as well as www.shopgoodwill.com.
As far as the clothes go --start looking at your local Goodwill and thrift stores.
I work in fashion but also entertainment finance and I adore the consignment shops here in NYC as well as www.shopgoodwill.com.
201 pounds lost since surgery!! And I'm 2 1/2 inches taller too!!
And YES I still eat Carbs and Fats but I know what portion control is!!
Surgery Date: 6/5/07
You are doing great!! Keep it up! Only 2 weeks out and walking around a state fair. Your weight loss so far is amazing! Keep up the great work!
Hugs,
Lisa
Hugs,
Lisa
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You are doing great! I bought a couple of cheap outfits to wear to work at first. It does get expensive to dress. I was also lucky because I retired about 60 days after my surgery so I didn't have to worry constantly about clothes. I went back to work this spring and had to buy a whole new set of clothes. It was fun...but, it wasn't cheap...all new clothes, underwear, etc. Keep up the good work...its a great journey...and keep a journal..I didn't and I'm sorry.
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