Best thing I ever did

I had my Lap Rny on July 19 and have already lost 22 pounds! I can't believe it!  I feel fantastic.   I had a few sore days, but got a ton better as soon as I got my butt out walking!  I have at least 80 more pounds left to go, but that will shed quickly.  I am having such a great time looking at the future clothes I plan to buy.  I have/had type 2 diabetes and that is now non-existant.  I am dealing with the drinking water issue.  They have told us not to use a straw, but it is so easy for me to gulp otherwise. I know cold water bothers me and I am trying to find when the time is that I can drink after eating.  I get that pain in the upper part of my chest otherwise.

Hi, Leah, I had my surgery in Feb, and just hit an 80 lb loss milestone. I went from a size 20W to a size 6 in misses. I flat out couldn't believe it when I slipped on that size. I'm about where I want to be, and don't care to lose more. My doctor told me last week how to maintain this weight. The weight started to come off slow, and BAM, I was changing about a size a week. Don't be discouraged at first if it seems like its taking awhile. I don't drink cold water for the reason you mentioned. I drink hot tea, or more lukewarm drinks (not pop, of course). Cold is pretty tough to do. Sounds like you're on a roll!

Thanks for the words of encouragement. Who was your Doctor?  Mine was Monson.  Every now and then I take too big of a bite or forget and drink a quick sip with my meal.  OUCH.  I am learning to almost mash foods before I eat it because that way I know that it is the right size.  I have tried a little bit of sugar also (1/8th of a piece of a donut), but I don't go crazy on it at all. Did you need the plastic surgery on your stomach?  It has a lot to do with the age you are.  I am 52, but I have heard it is the worst surgery ever!!!

My doctor was Daniel Smith of Park Rapids. Suprisingly, I don't need the surgery for my stomach, as I heeded the exercise requirement and it paid off. My underarms are a little fleshy tho. I'm 53 so I'm in the same ballpark in age as you. Kati

May I ask what type of exercise requirement did you do?   I have been walking each morning. 

Leah

I go to one of those 24 hour access gyms, Snapfitness. You can go when you want, so no excuses. I concentrate on the strength bearing equipment and still do walking. It seems to help build up the muscles more quickly.