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Day 7 Post Op

I'm feeling pretty good. My shoulder started causing a little discomfort last night (gas pain) after driving for a bit. I guess I just need to take it a little easier. I'm actually feeling better now. I'm now on full liquids.   I'm trying to get back on my liquid vitamins - so I'm slowly sipping the 2 oz. portion. I don't want to get reflux. Hate that. Actually, I haven't had any acidity issues. I wonder what will happen once I run out of my antacid meds (taking only 1 a day, instead of the prescribed 2). I guess we'll see.   Getting the protein in is always a challenge. I'm resorting to forcing down 1 Isopure (8oz.) and 2 unflavored scoops of Unjury to supplement my protein intake. I usually add the unflavored protein to my skim milk and then add my own flavoring. Tastes less chemical to me that way.   Had some creamy soup today... yummy. I slowly got down 3-4 oz of it. It was really good. I'm going to get one of those mini-blenders/choppers and start making my own soups.   My wounds seem to be healing nicely. Only have some slight soreness. The surgical tape is still on and only slightly peeling. I went off of the pain meds after Day 3 and really haven't needed them.   As far as weightloss, I'm down a total of 13 lbs. from before pre-op diet; 8 lbs. from surgery date (5/9) to now. I haven't lost anything in the last 2 days. Wonder if it's a water thing - where my body is holding on to water that it will release later. I say this because I haven't been using the bathroom too much. Usually when I'm drinking this much liquids, I can't stay out of the bathroom. Anyways, my emphasis now is just trying to get down liquids that go down easy and getting my protein in so my stomach can heal.
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My why...

I don't have many pictures of me (not even face shots). I was looking to for one to post and I don't have any. I also haven't hung up any of my weddings photos -- you know the event that I paid a gazillion dollars for and hired a professional photographer. We don't even have any family photographs. My memories are filled with photos of the kids - none of me.   I've noted that I really am happy with who I am until I look in the mirror; then, I don't recognize the person staring back at me. Apart from my health issues, in my heart ... I don't feel that hugely fat. It's amazing how a layer of fat makes you look like a different person.   I'm tired of getting together at family gatherings and the topic of conversation is always losing weight and the pure shock at how much I've gained. Truthfully, sometimes I start that conversation because I feel defensive... Hey, you tend to develop a coping mechanism.   I want to live my life ... I don't want to feel like getting dressed is a chore. Going to the store and feeling like a failure because I can't find jeans that fit me right... Oh, the dreaded muffin top when I sit down. I swear it constricts my breathing. Ughh. On that note, I only have one pair of jeans that fit me right now. I also have a closet full of clothes that are way too small. I don't know why I keep them. I wear the same the same work clothes every week because I don't like to think about putting outfits together. I like the comfort of knowing exactly what I'm wearing ... to assure I have no disappointments.   This is all apart from knowing that if I continue on this path, I will develop more health issues related to weight.   Don't get me wrong, I have parts of my life that I'm very proud of -- career, family, etc.   I just want to live a longer and healthier (and more physical) life not being ashamed of how I look. I just want to be able to tie my shoe without getting winded. I just want to take a family photo and put it on the wall ...
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4 Days Post-Op

My surgery went well. I had some nausea on Day 1 and 2. Mostly, a sour taste in my mouth and spitting up saliva (less than 5 times total). No vomiting, thank goodness. I think it was my body trying to get rid of the anesthesia. By Day 2 night I was feeling pretty ok. No real pain, except for some gas pressure on Day 1 and 2. I would classify that more like discomfort more than pain though. I had no problem walking since Day 1. Day 3 - I was only able to get in about 16 ounces of liquid in. I will try to double that today. It's so hard because you get a tightness in your chest when you drink to fast or often. I'm feeling pretty good, just a little week. My incisions are just a little sore, but no real pain. No bruising whatsoever - really clean looking incisions actually.   I weighed in at 199 - so about 5-6 lbs. post-op for a total of about 11 lbs. (with 10 day pre-op diet).
Healthiernewme

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Some physical goals I want to accomplish...

I know how I look in the mirror will eventually match with how I feel inside. I know I can do this.   There are also some physical goals I want to accomplish. I've lost some muscle in my right calf, have slight drop foot, and have limited movement in my ankle, so I do have some limitations.   But...   1) I want to play with my kids outside without getting tired after 10 minutes. 2) I want to be able to walk for 30 minutes straight without having to rest. 3) I want to be able to touch my toes. 4) I want to regain some balance so that I can dance again (not professionally, just recreational) 5) I want to circuit train at the gym.   I believe losing weight will help with these goals, but I also know that I will have to put in the work. As of now, I do not have enough energy to do the things I want to do. I know that will change.
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4 month update

Well, first of all, I can't believe it's been 4 months already. I'm really loving my sleeve. I'm down -41 lbs. since pre-op diet. Went from size 16 to very loose size 12 pants. Have already cleaned out my closet once, but soon I'll have to get rid of the 12's too. So happy about that. Also, went from XL shirts to M.   Lessons learned ... I don't have a great metabolism. I have to exercise (and do so about 3 times a week) and watch my carbs to lose weight, and even then it's pretty slow progress. As soon as I just watch calories, I don't lose. I don't gain either, which I'll keep in mind for maintenance phase. I can eat just about anything, so I really have to chose to eat the right things. Only things that give me a little trouble if I eat too fast and don't chew enough are: salmon, thick cuts of beef, dense bread. I don't eat bread anymore, but I did try it once or twice. I also have to space out my supplements. If I take too many at a time, I get the slimees.   I have about 29 lbs. to go for my initial goal of 140. I will reevaluate how I feel/look at that time, and may lower my weight goal... who knows.   I would highly recommend that all new sleeves look at this surgery as an opportunity to start over and live a healthy lifestyle. If we were to keep our old ways, the results might not be as permanent as you think. Sure, you will lose a whole bunch at first because you just can't consume as much as before... but, even amount of food you can consume will change. It's those permanent (and healthy) changes that will help us get to goal and stay there. I don't know.. just my thoughts. Not lecturing or anything... really just self-reflecting. I really don't want to ever be in the morbidly obese or obese range again. I already feel so much better physically and mentally, and still have a ways to go.
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