myyear2015

Today I am 56 year young! Just had my gastric sleeve surgery on 10/12/15, postop day #4 today!
 
History: had lap band placed in 11/2006. Lost about 59 pds in 1 year. Was doing well until (I know these are excuses) my mother became very sick and passed away, then immediately after going thru that I lost my position in my job, found another job but with a $30,000 yearly salary loss. Financial worries. I started having alot of gastric reflux causing asthmatic bronchitis requiring hospitalization x2. MD advised to loosen lap band completely. Began to gain all the weight back plus some. Dec 2014 finally decided to do something. Spoke with several fellow co-workers whom had the sleeve and the success. Went to a seminar in Jan 2015 and decided, one to begin high protein and low carb diet, consult with a Bariatric group, for conversion from lap band to sleeve and if even possible. Began testing, discovered I had 3 gastric ulcers that needed healing, was depressed, who isn't somewhat, saw a psychologist  several sessions (dealing with a 22 yo at home-who wanted to be independent yet dependent), then had to prove my determination to the insurance. Also began working out at a gym regularly- 4-5 x a week, 2 x with a trainer for 30 mins. (never did this before).  Did not summit till 50# loss, approved on first try!!!
 
Now post op day #4 and confused on weighing more then the day of surgery. I know swelling they say, but it is frustrating. Awaiting day for puree foods on pod # 15 with first md visit post op also.