Chefchrisp

I'm taking 4 weeks off. Realistically I could probably go back now (6 days post) but I'm going to enjoy all 4 weeks!

My surgery was 3/20 and for the most part I feel normal. A little tired/winded after light activity and definitely need to sit down and rest more but almost all gas pains are gone. I have had no internal pain or pain from incisions. Some tightness or shortness when eating or drinking but I think that's from overdoing it - because 1 ounce of pudding is too much now, hahaha.

I haven't really tried that. For me walking and laying on my side with knees tucked up works really well.

I am 298.2 now! I've lost 50lbs since November, 40 pre-op And 10 post-op since Wednesday. I haven't been in the 200's since 2008!

I'm 5 days post-op and down 6 pounds. So far no problems, besides trying to get all my protein and fluids in.

I can't wait... To ride a bike without the tire going flat. Sit on a chair/furniture and not worrying about it wobbling or breaking. Do a cartwheel. Sit in a booth and not have my stomach touch the table. Play and be more active with my son. Not be a lazy ass and always winded doing the simplest of things. Shop at a "regular" sized person store. Buy "regular" clothes that don't cost a fortune like the big and tall store. To get below 280. The lowest weight I ever remember being in my entire life. Be off blood pressure meds. Get healthy.

I'm new to this forum and wanted to joing the March group! I had surgery on March 20. So far things are going great! For all the nervous people - my experience was so un-nerve racking leading up. I walked in to the operating room, chatted with the anesthesiologist, the surgeon. Luckily I felt relaxed and I think it really helped me. Just take a few breaths and know that everything will be great!