5 days post-op and starting to get excited

[pokeyvenus 59]

I had my surgery Monday. In the weeks leading up to it everyone at the weight loss program, and people who know I'm doing this, all asked if I was excited. I felt badly because I wasn't. I told everyone to ask me again in 6 months and that for know I'm trying to keep a firm grasp on the realities that come with so much change.

I worry that this won't work for me, even though my surgeon is confident I'm going to do really well. Before surgery I was super worried about how hard it would be to drink and eat post-op. I had heard a gamut of reactions and worried I would be struggling. I've been dehydrated before and it's scary. Fortunately after a couple days I'm doing well meeting my Fluid and Protein requirements. I also feel pretty great- no major pain, no regular discomfort, not too fatigued. Pretty lucky. I'm following doctor's orders and taking: omeprazole, some stomach and bowel spasm med, Zofran, Colace, and Aleve. Between shakes, cottage cheese and yogurt I'm getting in plenty of protein. Water is getting easier to drink daily. And warm chamomile tea goes down really easily.

I'm aware that there are many challenges ahead as I move to different stages of the diet, watch the scale plateau, etc. But that awareness doesn't bum me out. I feel prepared AND I think I'm actually finally feeling excited! I"m down 7.5 lbs. I wasn't going to check before my 2 week check-in but I put on a pair of jeans today I wasn't able to wear for the past 6 months and they were comfortable. Woohoo!

I've got to start putting together my fitness routine. I have twin babies so it will be tough to make the time. I'm not looking to get obsessive like I have in the past. I'm shooting for 3 proper workouts a week along with more walking in my regular day. Longer walks with the stroller, adding an extra 15 minutes to the dog walk, etc. Hopefully this will help me feel ready for a winter season with lots of snowboarding. It will be amazing to fit into my snow pants again.

I've been lurking for a while and so many of you helped me to make this decision. Thank you. I hope that participating now will keep me in touch with people going through this right now too, and to connect me with others who have navigated this journey before me. I'm ready to believe this will work for me. And I'm excited for good things ahead. Wish me luck!

[liannatx 897]

Glad you are having such a great recovery.

[retrieverguy 411]

You will do great you have a good attitude! Your dog will enjoy the extra excersise! Keep strong!

[Frodo's Mom 23]

Yaaay! Congrats and so glad you are doing so well!