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AMayo1

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Been a few weeks since I blogged, but not much has happened except that I broke 290. Still in my pre-op period. From my initial visit with my doctor(June 9th) for my letter of medical necessity I am down 25 pounds. I have met the insurance company's weight loss of 5% in a 2 month period. I am down around 13 pounds from my Bariatric appointment on July 5th(though it is hard to tell I was fully clothed at that appointment and when I weight myself at home it is usually after I get out of the shower). I have gone from a tight 46 size waste pant to fitting comfortable in a 44 although they are a little loose. I think in another 10 I should be able to get back to my 42's. I can button the 42's at this time but they are a bit tight. I have also gone from a 4X scrub to a 3X scrub at work. Not sure when I will be ready for the 2 X scrub. I imagine not till after my surgery.

 

I am still in my pre-op period. I have a lot of stuff scheduled for the week of August 8th and will have my next support group meeting. My bosses are being great and supportive. They have allowed me to change my work schedule on weigh in days that will start on August 19th. I will only have to take a half hour off to get to those appointments on time. I have enough comp time built up to cover that time. They have also approved me to be off for the month of October. My doctors group prefers a 2 week time off from work and at that point allow for 20 lb lifting restrictions. After 4 weeks there are no weight lifting restrictions. I can only return to work when I have no weight lifting restrictions. There is no light duty at my job unless you are hurt on the job.

 

I have been able to exercise and to be honest I do feel better when I exercise. I did have to hold off when we had the heat wave for fear of passing out when riding my bike, but now that it has passed I am out on it. I have a 10 mile route that I have mapped out that starts from my house and only puts me on busy roads for a short period of time.

 

 



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I too am in the pre-op stage and have lost 17 pounds. I am scheduled for surgery on August 11 so I am on the liver shrinkage diet right now. The bike is a great way to get some exercize in and it doesnt feel like a chore. I too bought a bike and have mapped out some 5 mile, 10 mile, and 15 mile routes close to home. Years ago when I had lost a great deal of weight and was in good physical condition, my sister and I rode a 100 mile tour. Before you know it you will be mapping out a long ride too. Keep up the great work and good luck with your surgery!<BR>

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I have a 25 mile bike route that I am hoping to do on Labor Day. Today I did a 14 mile loop. I used the money my Mom gave me as a birthday present to buy a camel bak work much better then a bottle on the long ride. I have alway had bad coordination so it is too awkward for me to reach down and grab my water bottle while riding. I always had to stop to drink water. Now I don;t have to do that anymore.:)

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