4 weeks post op!

[lindseyp1019 12]

Today marks 4 weeks post op it has been a roller coaster of emotions, but over all I am SO happy! I can already see a huge difference in my self confidence. I feel great! There are moments when I miss comfort food and start to feel sorry for myself, but I just try to remind myself of my ultimate goal; to be healthy and that junk food isn't worth it!

I've gotten sick twice (thrown up), I think from eating too fast, or too much. I'm still learning how much my stomach can handle, how slow to chew/swallow and everything. I'm super nervous about my first dumping, I know it will happen eventually... I just hope it isn't as bad as I'm expecting and that I'm not out in public and poop my pants or something

Here is my pre op diet pic (wt 233) night before surgery (221.7) and today-4 weeks post op 201.7) down 20 lbs since surgery. I can really tell a difference in my face! Every time I look in the mirror now I do a double take. And I don't avoid mirrors anymore!

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[James Marusek 5,244]

Congratulations.

[MsMiniMe 24]

Congratulations lindseyp1019!

I'm 4 weeks out as well and don't seem to have the energy you have YET. I know it will come eventually and seeing posts like yours is very encouraging!

[limesqueeze23 43]

Your butt is disappearing!! Hahaha. You look great! And you're right, you can see it the most in your face! That's the part I am most excited about, to have my thinner face back.

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[KariLovesColorado 4]

Nice work!

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[LisaMergs 2,854]

Sweet!!! Congrats! Another two pounds and you can join me in Onderland!!!

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[WannabeH 114]

You may not ever experience dumping as I haven't so far at 6 months, but I have frothed and thrown up ....charming I know!

I too at times have mourned food, although as you mentioned about increased confidence, the confidence I feel now overwhelming beats missing out on certain foods.

Your progress is fantastic at 4 weeks and I love your attitude!

[Steph~L~16 168]

@@WannabeH I love your description of the 'frothing' ... I haven't ever experienced dumping, but I'm sure no stranger to the frothy experience!

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