One week surgerversary

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Everyone will have their own path through this adventure but I wanted to share where I am one week post op for anyone like me that was pre op and curious

Firstly the Stats

HW 275 11/28/2016 (first appointment with WLC)

SW 245 4/3/2017

CW 236 4/10/2017

Fluids 50-60 oz a day

Carbs 65g a day

How I feel today, very little pain, occasionally I move too fast or crunch my big incision too much and I get a warning shot of pain but it goes quick. Still lots of bruising but going down every day. My mind is full of energy I am ready to rock and roll this spring season but my body doesn't have the gas in the tank it used to. Maybe the 300 cals a day might have something to do with it I am amazed at how just a 45 min bike ride empties the tanks, but this will get better, but really need to dial it down a bit and accept I am not at full strength. I am off all meds besides the Heartburn and spasm aids since day 4. Went back to work on day 4 with a light workload back at it full time today. Work from home desk job.

Next goals - get into more of a routine with fuel intake. I feel like its a non stop activity right now I want to get so there is more consistency on when I eat/drink so that I achieve the daily goals but its not all consuming. If I time the spasm meds with the carb intake I can achieve this much quicker, so I am planning 2 feeds a day, Protein shake then bari Soup and then Water in between. I do better with a routine I don't stray as much.

Seeing Dr on Thursday morning hoping to move onto soft foods then and a routine I think will be even more important to me then.

No regrets super excited for whats to come. Vacation in 2 months hoping to buy a whole new non plus size wardrobe for it :-)