jacmac

I recently have had several moments where it has hit me that I am doing great. Crossing my legs comfortably was my first realization, have seen several classmates that I haven't seen in at least a year and they all were asking me how I had lost the weight and lastly going shopping and fitting in a size 10. I still need to lose 24 more pounds but I feel amazing and I am finally enjoying life again.

I had my surgery on May 19, 2016 and I have had zero complications. The hardest part of the process was my pre-diet of 10 days which was very hard for the first couple of days (headaches, diet coke cravings, and starving) and the fear of the unknown. I have been so blessed, very little to no pain, no gas, and I can eat small amounts of everything (I haven't tried sugar, rice or Pasta, just no desire to eat those things). Since my pre-diet I have lost 43 pounds, have 27 pounds more to go and feel incredible. The most important thing to remember is that this is a major surgery, do a lot of research about Doctors, and go in with a positive attitude. Immediately after surgery I began walking. Four days after surgery I was walking in the park every morning 2 miles a day and now I am walking 4-5 miles a day. Life is different after surgery, but so much better, I feel like I am finally becoming a healthy, normal weight person.

I was sleeved on May 19 so I remember how difficult this time is. First of all the pre-opt is the pitts, but I honestly feel like that was the best thing I could have done to prepare me for the future. I was a nervous wreck before surgery, but it really wasn't that bad. Just follow the directions and try and stay hydrated. Now that I am approaching 3 weeks I feel great. My weight is down and I feel like I am able to listen to my body better than I ever have before. The only problem I had was that I ate a small amount more than I should of a couple of times which left me uncomfortable but that is part of the learning curve. Remember just relax and know that this what we all need and that we will be thinking of you.