December 9th, that's my surgery date!

[leonardsmama 0]

Thanks!

[GrammieJ 3]

Since all those who have commented on this page either were having or had surgery about the same time as I did. I am checking in to see how we all are doing?

I am down 41 lbs as of last Thurs. for my 2 mo. post-op. Still have another 117 lbs to go to reach my goal, so down one size in clothes, off half my insulin and half my blood pressure dosage, and now can walk with a cane instead of my walker for most stuff. I feel great, only have had a few "dumping" incidents and they are mild, lower abdominal cramping and then diarrhea only. It teaches me though each time it happens. My nutritionist wants me to taper off what she calls "slider" foods. I'm attending two support groups and plan to join an online one as well. It seems to help. I keep my food journal online with My Fitness Pal and love that I don't have to calculate anything. It does it all for me. I do have my moments, being a night owl, eves at the computer and watching tv, not sure why, but I get hungry. Being retired, I am a very late night owl, so that is my hardest time now. I just made a huge investment in a recumbent elliptical exerciser so am looking forward to beginning to improve my strength and stamina. I like that it has 18 different levels of exertion which is good for my poor knees. Once I'm thin, if they still bother me I'll get knee replacements as I don't have any cartilage left in them after carrying my heavy weight for too many years. I'm feeling optimistic, loving my new life and so looking forward to being more active and pain-free for the 1st time in a long time. Just remind me when I post something negative in the future to re-read this post. lol. Hoping all my fellow newbies are doing as well as I am. Isn't starting life over amazing?