Monday, October 10 weigh-in

Happy Thanksgiving y'all!

So, here I am, at my first official post-op weigh-in and the news couldn't be more encouraging.  First of all, in the week since my surgery I have lost an amazing 20 lbs! I am aware that most of that is water loss, but still, it gives a nice boost to see the number on the scale.

But, even more importantly, I am feeling better and better every day. I'm walking, seeing friends, spending time with family. I have stopped taking the pain killers 3 days ago so I don't feel groggy all the time. The nausea is gone but the air gas, alas, is not. My attention span has gone from that of a drunken squirrel to that of a somewhat spastic cat - which is kinda better . No weird cravings yet and it wasn't until yesterday that I felt some hunger pangs, but they were really mild. Oh, and I am sipping water like there's no tomorrow! And thanks to the addition of protein powder to 2% milk, yesterday I reached a miraculous 55 g of proteins and 523 calories!

So, to all of you pre-ops who are apprehensive about what's to come, take heart, things get better quite quickly.

Cheers,

Monica

Congratulations Monica on the weight loss and the quick recovery.
Sounds like you are doing great.  Keep it up.

As for me I finally lost a couple of pounds. And since I'm going for a test tomorrow and can only eat broth and Jell-o today. That might help too. :)

Cindy

Hi Cindy,

Congrats on the weight loss!...The ride isn't over, it's just smoother!

check out my new photos I uploaded today   Doris QC.

Yes, an awesome boost indeed.  Kinda makes you wonder why the heck we were hoarding all tha****er in the first place.  I had the same results in my 1st week.
You go girl!!!

Hi everyone, even if i`m still pre-op for 1 more day, i have been on the Optifast for the last 2 weeks and i`m happy to say that I lost weight.  Since my highest weight, i`ve lost 28 pounds and since starting the liquid diet, 13 pounds.  I am very proud of myself cause the Optifast was not easy at all and i`m happy it`s almost over with.  And now, 1 more dodo before i get my sleeve so please send prayers and good vibes my way.... 

Thank you my friends.....

Anne

Your day has finally come! Yeah!

Best of luck for a textbook surgery and a quick recovery,,,See you on the other side!

Hi Anne,

Sending good vibes your way for an easy surgery! And congratulations on the pre-op loss!

Monica

Good job Monica!

Keep on shrinkin'!!!

Go Monica!