New to bariatric pal. Just had my first post op checkup

[Kasee58 18]

Hi everyone. My name is kathy and I am two weeks and two days post op. I was sleeved on 02/03/2014. I am 56 yrs old and my beginning stats were 242 lbs on October 1,2013 with a BMI of 47.3, I am only 5 feet tall. I have diabetes, osteoarthritis and COPD. I quit smoking 14 months ago and the next step was the WLS. My goal is to get back to a healthy place so I can finish raising my grandchild.. I was not given a preop diet to follow. I live in Lancaster Ohio and my surgeon is Dr Thomas Sonnanstein at Riverside Methodist Hospital/ Fresh Start Bariatrics. I was completely elated with my weight loss for two weeks which was a bit over 18 bls. I am now in the blended diet and struggling to figure out what consistency my food should be but I will get it. I am determined and now searching for a support group locally. Good luck to all that have already been on their journey or those that are just starting.

[gohelpyourself 377]

Hi Kathy: I was sleeved the same day. Welcome to the forum!

[HHHappy 225]

Hi Kathy, I was a few days after you! Good luck!

[Kasee58 18]

Nice to meet you all. I am still trying to figure out how to get around the forums but looking forward to watching everyones progress.

[cher40rie 28]

Hello Kathy I'm new myself I have not been accepted to b sleeved yet but I hope I can have my surgery soon...

[IzzyBelle 94]

Hi I was sleeved on 2/4/14, welcome, i also look forward to everyone's progress.

[Unbesleeveable 110]

Welcome, I have not been sleeved as of yet but I will be in 5 days...Congratulations on your decision and I wish you continued success on your journey. (This is a really nice forum)