16 days post op....AMAZING

[GiGi3 33]

I am now 16 days post op. I feel amazing. I haven't felt this great for at least eight years. I have so much energy. I don't snore anymore, so I am getting better sleep. No need for a pad in my panties anymore, I can cough and sneeze all I want. No more depression, no more constant coughing. Just amazing.

I have made Cookies galore for Christmas, and I do not feel one ounce of temptation or "I wish I could eat one". I feel liberated that I can make them, enjoy giving them to people and know I am not going to gain any weight this year from Christmas. It feels great.

I remember going in the hospital that morning and wondering if I was doing the correct thing. As the Nurse put the iv's in me, I kept thinking, maybe I shouldn't do this.

No regrets. I feel amazing. Just amazing.

You know that feeling when you slip your pants on, and it buttons with ease---I am there, what a great feeling!

[Momonanomo 534]

That is so wonderful -- all of the things you mention are just absolutely wonderful! I'm so happy for you and so excited for the future. Thank you for posting this. You're an inspiration!

[nmouatrich 29]

Hooray and write yourself a post card congratulating yourself and describing how you feel. 6 months down the road when you need the lift-you'll have your own words to remind you what a wonderous thing this is! Congrats and happy journey!

[Traci J. 207]

That is awesome. I love hearing things like this, it makes me know all the more this is the right thing for me to. I get sleeved next wednesday and can't wait!! Keep up the great work and I wish you continued success.

[dizzneygirl 9]

i too, am over 2 weeks post-op and have lost 31 lbs since preop......my clothes are looser (i always wore my clothes too big)......although i still havent gotten my endurance back, i wouldnt change a thing.....i can eat whatever i want, just jot much.....so nice to eat without guilt.....soooo weird! love, love, love my sleeve!!!!!!

[Beckyyb93 225]

No need for a pad in my panties anymore, I can cough and sneeze all I want.

Is leakage actually a side affect of weight loss? Will that go away when I lose weight? If so, I'd be ECSTATIC! It's so so so embarrassing!

[JennieDK 26]

I'm two days post-op and still very, very sore. It's great to read your post. I don't regret it at all, things have gone pretty smoothly, but I'm ready to feel better.

[GiGi3 33]

Is leakage actually a side affect of weight loss? Will that go away when I lose weight? If so, I'd be ECSTATIC! It's so so so embarrassing!

Mine went away immediately. Having 80% of my stomach removed, puts less weight on your bladder.

[GiGi3 33]

I'm two days post-op and still very, very sore. It's great to read your post. I don't regret it at all, things have gone pretty smoothly, but I'm ready to feel better.

You should have no pain by the end of the week. This was a breeze for me after having three c-sections 20 some years ago. I even asked my doctor after day two if he really did anything to me! Keep us posted Jenny. Hope you feel better soon.