I'm getting the hang of of this

[Eli Alexander 316]

I was sleeved on the 20th, came home the next day. The 6-8 hours post surgery were so dreadfully painful I thought I'd made a huge mistake and I'd be doomed to months of agony. But, things really picked up quickly.

On the 22nd, my first full day at home I promised myself, I was going to make my liquid and Protein goals regardless of how much I just wanted to never use my mouth again. And I did make those goals. It was really hard, but I managed to just make it. The next day my pain wasn't bad so I decided to start skipping my pain meds, and I only took them at night. I made all my goals again, and managed to walk a few blocks. The food and Water on day two was much easier to handle.

Today, my third full day at home I had a very good day. Went for a nice long walk when the sun came out, and had no problems with pain or nauseau. I made all my goals for the third day in a row. I'm proud of myself. I also got on the scale today, and am thrilled with the weight loss I'm already seeing.

I'm sure there will be difficult days to come, I'm just happy that there will also be days like today, where everything seemed very doable and my body felt healthier. This is going to be a very good thing.

[esskay77 785]

That's fantastic! Congratulations! I have no doubt that you are going to do great. Enjoy your journey and your new life!

[Cupcake 801]

Congrats your doing great , keep up the great work your off to a great start with ensuring that you are getting in your Protein, Water, and exercise. Welcome to the new you and your right you got this.Keep us posted on your progress.

[mdlange 50]

How are the surgical sites doing? What are you doing to take care of them? Can't find any real info on this subject, and as a pre-opper going in on Feb 4, these are the questions I need answers to! I live kinda rural and need to have everything I might need on hand before surgery. Thanks!

[MisforMimi 760]

Eli Alexander, dude, I am proud of you. Your resolve is remarkable and your success is inevitable! My doctor had me in the hospital for 3 nights. I don't know that I could have made it at home. I am grateful and truly impressed with your strength! Good on ya! :-) :-) :-)

[James Marusek 5,244]

Congratulations. Wait until you hit the stage where the clothes no longer fit and you start dropping sizes. I went from a size 46 down to a 33 in pants and from a 3X down to a size Small in shirts.