5 week update

[Nancy Rivers 24]

5 weeks ago today I had my surgery. As of this morning, I have lost 22 pounds since that day. That has included a 4 pound re-gain about a week and half ago that stayed with me for a whole week. I have lost that 4 pounds plus another 3 pounds in the last 4 days. I have not taken any medication for my diabetes since the surgery and my fasting glucose numbers are below 120. I am moving around easier and don't loose my breath like I used to. My size 28W pants are becoming looser and I'll soon be wearing smaller sizes that I went out and bought from the local thrift stores. In just under 2 weeks, I'll be going back to my surgeon for a followup and I am hoping that he clears me to start utilizing the healthplex membership that was included with my surgery price and that he will clear me for normal foods.

It has not been easy - but I know I have had it easier than many. I still struggle with head hunger - although it's not as bad as I thought it would be. The biggest struggle I think has been learning to eat slowly and sip my Water instead of gulping it. I still have difficulty with those things, but it is getting easier to remember. I have started "training" for 2 separate 3-mile walks that I will be doing in the last half of September and mid-October. That is something I have never done before, so I hope I can complete them - that's why I've started training. I need to get my endurance up.

[mnbsleeve 87]

Nancy, it sounds like you are doing fantastic! I can't believe you are only 5 weeks out!! I'm 10 weeks out yesterday and still struggling to get all my Proteins in! The shakes make me want to puke! :-) You've made incredible progress on lots of fronts!!!! It really is great to reap the benefits of this effort, not just looking better. I was pretty active before my surgery yet a few days ago I had to go up a few flights of stairs and I suddently noticed how much easier it was!!!! I'm not always tuned in to all the great changes my body is making. Congratulations to you on all the great progess!!!!! Have fun with the walking :-)

[kellyw74 258]

Sounds like you are doing AWESOME!! Good job on training for the walk. That is a great acomplishment.

Keep us updated on how it goes!

Kelly

[sleeve 4 me 910]

Congrats! Well done!

[CT Fats 82]

Great Job! Enjoy the walk, I bet you feel like a million bucks afterwards.

[Nancy Rivers 24]

Thanks everyone. I've been able to get all fluids and all Protein in since day 5. With the exception of the restriction from the smaller stomach, I honestly don't feel like I have had a surgery. I've been very lucky. It also makes me a bit nervous though. It makes me wonder if there's going to be a huge setback or something in the future.