How's your new life?

[sleevie.wonder 306]

Hi all, I'm 25 and having surgery next month and had a few questions:

Your "new" life: Better or worse than expected? The same?

How long was your recovery?

What does a typical day look like for you?

[Teachamy 1,042]

My "new life" is what I hoped for. Feeling successful at weight loss again, and seeing positive changes in my health and less medication for my various ailments.

I took 3 weeks off from work, and i think it was probably a full 4-5 weeks before I regained my strength and endurance, so I would estimate about a month of recovery. (Although I could certainly do a lot before that time, but I got tired very easily)

A typical day for me (9.5 weeks out) is pretty much what it was before the surgery, minus the compulsive eating. I exercise a little bit every day, take care of the family and pets, work, and eat about 750-800 calories. It's sounds like an insanely low amount, but it is very doable, and I feel pretty satiated most of the time.

Best of luck with your surgery!

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Two words: FREAKING AWESOME.

[MorganO87 33]

Two words: FREAKING AWESOME.

Number 2 made me laugh out loud...so funny!! Did you make it "number 2" on the list on purpose? lol!

[fatrosie 176]

My new life is amazing. Physically, of course I'm better. But the mental transformation has myself and everyone around me amazed. I'm a year and 2 months out and wow!!

I mean, who ever thought I would make a living selling GYM MEMBERSHIPS ??? I'm a completely new person for the better.

My day is typical for a normal person, minus a lot of the food, plus more exercise.

I see you posted this in Feb. How did your surgery go??