Three Week Update

Hey all... I went back to work this week, thank GOD. I was so painfully bored after three weeks at home alone. I've done pretty well, though I do get a little tired as the afternoon wears on. The only real problem I have is my desk is exactly incision-high -- meaning every time I pull my chair up to my desk, I bump my two largest incisions. *wince* Still, as problems go, that's pretty minor. I brought my cough pillow in with me today, to use as padding. I look silly, but I'm a lot more comfy. I've still had no complications at all. I feel good, I'm shrinking out of my clothes, and my energy level - residual fatigue aside - is decent. My incisions are healing nicely, though I still have a nasty looking bruise where they gave me the anti-clotting meds while I was in the hospital. I can eat everything I've tried to eat, including (admittedly) some stuff I shouldn't be eaten. Let's just say I know I don't dump. I did, however, learn tonight what that 'full' feeling is and when not to pu**** Yeesh -- that one last bite can be frickin painful!!! Fortunately, it passed fairly quickly and I didn't throw up. So what are the numbers, you ask? 06-Nov-2003 333# (consult date) 10-Mar-2004 308# (pre op weight) 31-Mar-2004 281# (3 wks post op) That makes 27# since surgery, 52# total. I'm a happy girl!!! I hope everyone is doing well and feeling good! Peace, Lisa Lap RNY Dr. Paresh Shah-- Lahey Clinic, Burlington

Congratulations Lisa on being a LOSER!!! YEA!!! I am so happy for you and I hope that the #'s keep on melting. Great job! Keep up the good work as well as take your supplements, protein and water water water!! Erin

Hi Lisa Congratulations on the great job you are doing!! Carolyn, a neighbor from Watertown!

Congratulations and what a great job. Keep up the good work! Open RNY 2/11/04 456/368/233

Congratulations Lisa! Welcome to the losers club! Keep up the good work

I'm so glad everything is going great for you. You gotta love that meltin feeling !! Dawn -54

Congratulations Lisa! Glad to hear that you are doing so well! I will be having surgery, this Thursday the 8th...getting a little nervous but mostly exicted to finally have it done! I'll be a loser by Friday! Stay well and keep on loosin'!