buchick

I'm almost 5 weeks post op and although I was very active before surgery, I'm nervous about returning to a regular exercise regime. Does anyone have any advice on things they did differently or things to avoid? I love softball and dance, and want to incorporate some light weight lifting with my trainer.

I totally get this one! Many of my friends and family felt like I should be able to lose weight without this surgery, like they think it's a cop out to have surgery, as if it will magically fix all your problems. BUT it's only a tool to help you get healthy. AND it's a bigger commitment than most people realize! I find when I talk to people about all the aspects of the new diet (not eating and drinking together, the Vitamins, the Protein, etc), they realize that it is a big commitment and they respect me for what I'm doing. However, there are still naysayers along the way. One of my closest friends was reading the surgery information binder from my first visit with my surgeon when she came over to borrow a dress earlier in the summer. I said to her, I would be happy to talk about the surgery process, if she was considering it. She said, "Oh no, I'm not big enough to have surgery." Umm did I miss the part where you were borrowing a dress from me? Clearly we are the same size! This friend is trying to lose weight, but not with the surgery, and now that I've had the surgery she is obsessed with asking me how much weight I've lost like it's some sort of competition! I had a long talk with my sister about this friend, and I've decided to spend more time away from this friend. I got the surgery for myself because I want to live a long and healthy life. Healthy body AND healthy mind. I now focus on what I need as surround myself with those who support me as much as possible. A receptionist at my doctor's office told me it was the best gift she ever gave herself. I'm not planning on wasting the gift with naysayers and neither should you!