10 weeks post op....

Hey all Just wanted to report on my first 10 weeks post op. Things have been going pretty good I have to say. No major complications. Most of my issues have been self-induced, eating too much or the wrong foods, etc. I did have one incident where I had gas traped in my pouch, let me tell you, that was painful!!! I was hurtting so bad that my husband was about to take me to the ER. That says a lot since he works in the ER and doesn't like to go back there unless he is having to go back to work. It finally passed and I felt better immediately. As of today I have lost 50#!!! WOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO I guess in all I am doing pretty well... --Kelly

Kelly I glad you are doing good. That is alot of weight! How much did you lose the first month?

Thanks, I lost 23# the first 2 weeks but then slowed down some. Over the first month I think I lost around 30#. I have been doing really good and don't regret my decision of surgery at all. --Kelly

That is real good! After your first month how many protein drinks do you drink a day? What is your routine during the day as far as eating (what foods?) and what kind of exercise?

I still have a hard time with protein. I force myself to have at least one drink a day. I just have a hard time with it. I tend to eat a lot of cheese for snacks and that helps up the protein. Just make sure you are getting the reduced fat cheese. As for exercise...I don't do that right now. I know I should but my son is in baseball and I just don't have the time except for at midnight!!! LOL!!! We have a new place that just opened up down the street, ContoursExpress. I have thought about checking it out...just don't know if I can swing the cost. --Kelly

Hello Miss Kelly- Congratulations to you. I'm very excited and impressed with your success... YOU GO GIRL! hugs heather

Thanks girl!!! I miss seeing everyone...with baseball going on who knows when I can return to the "land of the living"!!! hahaha

WOW Kelly you are doing great!!! Maybe one day we can meet at the Support group at LMC. Keep up the good work and don't forget to rest every now and then (smile). Joan M