7 Weeks Post Op - I Feel Great!

[YoungExec 48]

Tomorrow, I will be 7 weeks post op (October 18)!!! This has been an amazing journey to date. I have committed to making this work and have lost over 20% of my excess body weight!!! PreOp 465lbs, now 405lbs.

1 rough 45min stretch post-op the first night home, needed pain meds but only took twice once home. Slept in my recliner the rest of the night, felt much better than flat bed.

Diabetic Meds - Gone!!!

Acid Reflux - Gone!!!

Back Pain - Gone!!

Knee Pain - Gone!!

Blood Pressure - Down below normal ranges!!!

Cholesterol- Down below normal ranges!!

Blood Sugar/A1C - Down to normal ranges!!!

Wearing clothes that are 3-5 years old!!!

Walking stride is improving and moving faster!!

Doing 45min of Cardio on Elliptical!!!

Walked in the mall in the first couple of weeks!!!

No Fast food in over 3 months!!!

Not hungry, no cravings!!!

My wife has stated that I have a positive disposition and have tackled this in the right manner.

Doctor and nurses all say I am making great progress.

I have moved beyond the purée stage and working to learn the soft diet stage. Taking my time!!!

Advice to others....

1 - Go to Support Group before/after surgery and get comfortable

2 - Find a person to share progress.

3 - Go to the grocery store and read labels.

4 - Walk, Walk, Walk - Advance to cardio machines if you have access

5 - Water, Water, Water

6 - Protein ( I started Protein shakes 2 months before just to get use to them)

7 - Be Patient (Trust the process)

8 - Vitamins and supplements

9 - Plan ahead (this was my weaknesses prior to surgery and one day after - I learned quick)

10 - Challenge your tastebuds to try new healthy foods!!!!

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[jwidner 17]

We were sleeved the same day. Great progress and advice.

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[breakinout 57]

Wow! Great great job. Love ypur enthusiasm. I was sleeved Oct 3. I used to take 2 hr naps daily before surg, now I use that time to do other things lime 30-45 min cardio and bands. Scared to death of eliptical tho. Congrats.

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[Redmaxx 740]

Had my RNY two days after you. Congratulations on all your accomplishments.

Love the advice that you gave to others. Spot on.

The only script I am still on is Metformin and I still use a CPAP. I can't wait to be off both of those.

Edited December 7, 2016 by Redmaxx