2 weeks post op today

[onestaratatime 7]

So I just had my 2 weeks post op appt (surgery date 6/29) and here are my stats:

I'm a 45 year old male

SW: 324 (before starting 5 day liquid diet prior to surgery)

CW: 292

GW: 205

32 lbs in 3 weeks (including pre surgery liquid diet).. I am very pleased. Starting 2 weeks of puréed diet today.

[onestaratatime 7]

Oh yeah, I have been getting in 75 to 100 grams Protein a day. Approximately 100 oz Water. liquid vitamins. Average 12500 steps a day, since 1 week after surgery. Feeling great.

[wilk169 6]

how did you get your Protein in during your first week post op

[onestaratatime 7]

I didn't start Protein until 6 days after surgery.

[slsgeek 10]

How is your energy level? I have to be back on the road with my job two weeks after surgery and I am wondering what my energy level will be like.

[onestaratatime 7]

Energy level is better than before the surgery for me. I've been blessed with an amazingly good recovery..

[onestaratatime 7]

Wow, I just calculated my BMI and it dropped from 45.2 to 40.7 already.. That's just crazy..

[tjstark 74]

This is wonderful progress in three weeks! The Protein intake sounds great -- are you drinking shakes?

[slsgeek 10]

That's great to hear. Thanks for the response and good luck with the rest of your journey!

[onestaratatime 7]

Yes, Premier Protein (30g protein/low fat) each.. And Atkins (15g protein/more fat).. I'm very lucky, I haven't had any issues getting/keeping liquids down..

[onestaratatime 7]

My best advice for recovery is get out of bed and walk, walk, walk.. Thats the only part I forced myself to do, starting day of surgery.. They said once every 4 hours, I walked every 2 hours.. When j got home I forced myself to walk.. Walk and walk more...

[slsgeek 10]

I will take that advice. A lot of posters have stated that helped them, and since I will need to be walking through airports, I might as well get ready for it

[dcmoore56 10]

Congrats. Great job

[The Candidate 3,215]

Congrats on your weight loss so far! Doing great!

[dcannan 9]

I've used Unjury Protein and love it. I get 20 gr with each shake and carbs needed from the milk for energy. 10 days out and I feel great.