Introduction

[Teralucy 0]

Hello! My name is Terri. My surgery was performed on April 5, 2010. I'm 5 weeks post-op and to date have lost 37.2 lbs. I have a long way to go, but I'm getting there finally :thumbup:

Edited May 18, 2010 by Teralucy
grammatical error

[rhonda kay 0]

Hi Terri! It sounds like you have a great start on your journey!!! Are you still on the mushy stage of food or what are you able to eat now and what excercise program are you on?

[Teralucy 0]

Hi Rhonda. I actually am on regular foods now, with the exception of starch. The clinic that performed my surgery has patients progress quicker than most other bariatric centers. I eat mostly grilled chicken breast, lettuce, eggs, and various fruits. I had my first fill last week though and it seems like maybe I'm not tolerating raw veggies very well.

[Teralucy 0]

Oh and I'm not really on a "program" for exercise per say. I'm just working out on my own currently. I try to walk 2 miles each day. I use the stretch bands and weight machines for weight training. I started trying to run again and was able to run a mile today without stopping. My goal is to be able to get back to running 3 miles per day.

[birmy71 0]

I am two weeks out and have lost 14lbs.. did you lose more earlier or later on in your five weeks?

[Teralucy 0]

I lost 17 lbs before my surgery date and I've lost 20 in the 5 weeks after surgery. The first week after surgery I lost 10 lbs, but that didn't last long. I'm averaging 4 lbs a week, but they say they only want you to lose 1-2 lbs a week. I'm sure it will slow down.