NOT EASY AT ALL!!!!!

HEY ALL! I had my 1st 2WK post-op follow-up exam yesterday. I weigh 421 pds. That's 37lbs. lost. WOW! It wasn't easy. At my exam, the nurse also noticed that at the bottom of my incision was red and puffy. She concluded that there was an infection so she gave me anti-biotics for that. I was also dehydrated so I must up my water, starting walking a block a day, taking iron and calcium as well. lOTS OF UPPER BACK PAINS AND PAINS FROM MY INCISION BUT WE KNOW WHY NOW. TALK ABOUT BREAKING BAD HABITS LEFT AND RIGHT. DRINKING WATER AS A LIFE LINE ALL DAY COUNTING UP TO 10 BET. SIPS COUNTING UP TO 25 BET. SPOONS. USING BABY UTENSILS AND EATING OUT OF BABY FOOD JARS SO NOT 2 OVER EAT AND GET SICK. ETC., ETC., ETC., ETC. RUDE AWAKENING INDEED. I DON'T REGRET IT. JUST WISH I HAD LEARNED THESE THINGS AS A CHILD GROWING UP SO I DIDN'T HAVE TO START AT GROUND ZERO AT AGE 34, IS ALL! Anyone who says that WLS is a quick fix IT IS A MAJOR DECISION. What a way to go! It is indeed helpful for those who have gotten to a point in their weight where they can no longer exercise onn their own or lose weight the conventional way on their own. THIS IS AN EXTREME TOOL ONLY! I JUST NEEDED TO VENT FAMILY. ALL THE BEST TO U ALL. MARTINE

Marjorie Keep up Great work!!!!!!! Congratulations on the weight loss You go girl ! Have a great day and keep warm! Evelyn 247/155/147

Your doing great keep up the good work.... you are so right it is not a quick fix it is hard work.... Christine

keep ur head up ur doing greaaattt!!!!... hey and u just reminded me that i need to go buy baby utensils lol im gonna make mommy get me the disney ones lol yah im a big baby and PROUD of it lol anyway GOOD LUCK AND CONGRATS!!!! SMOOCHES JENN

Congrats and GREAT JOB !!! Keep up the great work.......and it DOESSs get easier !!! I PROMISE YOU THIS..... Sending you Happy Thoughts..and LOTS of Smile.......GREAT JOB Brenny !!!

Marjorie ....Congrats on the weight loss. It will get better as the days go by. Keep up the good work. Mery &

Marjorie, WOW is right, that is so awesome...... Keep up the great work hun and I do look forward to those restrictions, I know that sounds weird but I do..... Best of luck and keep up the great work..... Debra Peace

Maritne, Congradulations on your coming over to the other side. You have done well. Everyday will be a learning experience on your new life. It all boils down to behavior modification. I am still at almost one year facing lots of issues. I am down -110pds and loving my new life. Just take it easy. Take in your liquids no matter how long it takes you. I think the liquids are more important than the food right now. Did you watch Oprah on Monday. That poor woman was a prisoner in her own home at 550 lbs. She finallly had gastric bypass and has lost over 300 lbs. You will be fine we are all behind you. We are either going through it soon ( WLS) thinking of it, or Post-op like me. You can vent to us, we will listen. Just be a good patient everyday will get better girl Lorraine

hi martine congratulations on your successful surgery and 37lbs gone forever!!! after reading your post, i've decided that i am going to buy a baby spoon too! keep us posted on your progress and let us know if your infection clears up ok. see you on the other side in 13 days! MUAH! shea

Congratulations on the weight loss and remember to hang in there!!!!!! For me the first month was the hardest but you can do it. All the best. Marcia