Best decision ever

[holliwood1980 143]

I am 10 weeks out and I can honestly say this is the best thing I have ever done for myself! It hasn't been a walk in the park everyday, some foods my stomach hates now but I know it's just part of the process. I am down 55 lbs so far. It amazing to see the scale go down consistently.

[holliwood1980 143]

I am 10 weeks out and I can honestly say this is the best thing I have ever done for myself! It hasn't been a walk in the park everyday, some foods my stomach hates now but I know it's just part of the process. I am down 55 lbs so far. It amazing to see the scale go down consistently.

[holliwood1980 143]

I am 10 weeks out and I can honestly say this is the best thing I have ever done for myself! It hasn't been a walk in the park everyday, some foods my stomach hates now but I know it's just part of the process. I am down 55 lbs so far. It amazing to see the scale go down consistently.

[hanna91 33]

That's amazing. I am in the beginning stages myself and I can't wait to see the scale move. How long did it take you to recover?

[maxcimax 220]

I agree. I am very happy I did this & I feel so much better. Congrats on the weight loss.

[holliwood1980 143]

I took 6 weeks off but didn't really need to. I felt a lot better after 3 weeks or so. My main problem was just being really tired.

I agree. I am very happy I did this & I feel so much better. Congrats on the weight loss.

congrats on your success!

[wannaBthinsoon 1,634]

Thank you for sharing! I am still waiting for approval, but I cannot wait to be on the other side. I also intend to take off 6 weeks, even if it is just to get my mind wrapped around the eating, drinking and Vitamin taking schedule. In my job, I tend to be dragged to meeting after meeting, without concern over "did I get a break or lunch" today. One day I told my department manager I wasn't going to attend one of the meetings, because I didn't get my lunch. She said....I never get my lunch, it's one of the sacrifices you have to make to be a manager here, (my doc would not agree). So, at least I will be able to have a Protein shake or something in a case like that. But you can probably understand why I want the full 6 week.s I need to de-stress too. And Congratulations on your success. You are an inspiration!

[gofigure 56]

That's really fantastic! Congratulations! Speaking of walks in parks... Have you been exercising at all?

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[dadempsey 5]

That is amazing, 55 lbs is a huge loss. Great job. Im still pre-op waiting on my date. I cant even imagine how it will feel.

[holliwood1980 143]

That's amazing. I am in the beginning stages myself and I can't wait to see the scale move. How long did it take you to recover?

I took six weeks off but felt a lot better at about week 4. The incision pain was what bothered me the most. That and sleepiness.

I don't know why the first post is on here 3 times lol

[holliwood1980 143]

Thank you for sharing! I am still waiting for approval, but I cannot wait to be on the other side. I also intend to take off 6 weeks, even if it is just to get my mind wrapped around the eating, drinking and Vitamin taking schedule. In my job, I tend to be dragged to meeting after meeting, without concern over "did I get a break or lunch" today. One day I told my department manager I wasn't going to attend one of the meetings, because I didn't get my lunch. She said....I never get my lunch, it's one of the sacrifices you have to make to be a manager here, (my doc would not agree). So, at least I will be able to have a Protein Shake or something in a case like that. But you can probably understand why I want the full 6 week.s I need to de-stress too. And Congratulations on your success. You are an inspiration!

Not having a lunch break stinks! You are right though, a Protein Drink will work in those situations. When I take a lunch break now I find myself getting bored because I used to spend all that time eating and now after a few bites I'm full.

[holliwood1980 143]

That's really fantastic! Congratulations! Speaking of walks in parks... Have you been exercising at all?

I started slowly walking on the treadmill at 6 weeks out. My doctor wanted me to take it very slowly and work my way up. A few weeks ago I started lifting a little and doing a circuit. I'm worried about my arms!

[msmisaacs 27]

Thank you for sharing! I am still waiting for approval, but I cannot wait to be on the other side. I also intend to take off 6 weeks, even if it is just to get my mind wrapped around the eating, drinking and Vitamin taking schedule. In my job, I tend to be dragged to meeting after meeting, without concern over "did I get a break or lunch" today. One day I told my department manager I wasn't going to attend one of the meetings, because I didn't get my lunch. She said....I never get my lunch, it's one of the sacrifices you have to make to be a manager here, (my doc would not agree). So, at least I will be able to have a Protein Shake or something in a case like that. But you can probably understand why I want the full 6 week.s I need to de-stress too. And Congratulations on your success. You are an inspiration!

I can totally relate - I am a manager and constantly scheduled start to finish in meetings, without time for lunch or Water breaks. I just Ahmad RNY on Monday so I'm nervous about my schedule when I go back, and want to make sure I have enough time and support to eat and drink the way I need to. I had only planned to take 2 weeks off but may work from home for some additional time so I can make sure I start on the right foot.