Three weeks postop update

[BlueGirl1920 94]

Three weeks and 20lbs down. I can start pureed food today. However, I would really like to see 25 - 30lbs come off in my first month. I might stay on liquids one more week. I have not exercised at all yet. Frankly, I have no energy because of the liquid diet. I am listening to my body and I figure week four will be when I can start my workout routine. I am seeing changes in my body and it is exciting. I started at 257lbs and I am now down to 237lbs. Overall, things have been great with no complications. No buyers remorse here. People say the first month is really hard but it hasn't been bad. Sure, day one looking at three weeks ahead of liquids seemed impossible. Yet, here I am adding a week. It takes a lot of self control and listening to your body. If you are hungry, it is probably time for a shake or some broth. At first the hunger hits and you think there is no way it will satisfy. Yet, you just keep doing it and soon your body and mind sink up and you realize, yes this does satisfy me and it is enough. I hope you are all doing well on your journey and that this helps in some way.

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[gr8ful1 122]

As someone who is still pre-surgery, this is very encouraging. Thanks for sharing!

Your weight loss so far looks excellent, probably more than most patients lose in three weeks. Especially true for someone whose starting weight was well under 300 pounds! Are your doctor and nutritionist ok with you holding off on the transition to pureed foods? You used the words "can start," not "should start" or "must start," so I'm assuming you're still planning to follow your program. I would want to be as aggressive as possible with the weight loss too, but I wouldn't want to deny myself any essential nutrition that I needed to be healthy and successful.

[BlueGirl1920 94]

I am so glad this helped. I read so many posts before surgery, trying to prepare. A lot of them scared me. I thought based on what I read, this would be so much harder. Thankfully it has gone great so far and I hope my story will bring comfort to those working on making a life changing decision. I thought of the health issues as well. I haven't talked with my team. I have been really good at taking my Vitamins, Protein, and drinking lots of Water. I will probably add a few things throughout the week and contact my doctor if I have any issues.

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[MsTipps 314]

Hey hun. I was told to add in puréed food slowly... one day at a time. I did 1oz-2oz of this and that in week 3 then week 4 added more stuff into the mix. The dietician is happy with that and now has said she wants me to try more texture like salads and crispbreads next week. The fitness coach told me to just focus on walking til week 6 so I don't think you need worry about it. Xx