Hello from Wyoming!

jyelton · January 6, 2009

Good morning, all!

I am writing at 8 days post-op and happy to report that I am feeling very well. I feel nearly normal already and am getting lots of exercise which is helping a lot.

I hope that all of you who are thinking about the surgery will seriously consider it. I think it will be very positive for you. It sure has been for me!

Take care out there!

Jody

WorkingMom · January 6, 2009

Thanks for your post! It is great to hear that those who are just out of surgery are doing well! What excercise are you doing?

How were the first days immediately following surgery? Were you sleeping a lot, or were you up but moving slowly? I am having surgery next Monday and am trying to imagine what my week after surgery will be like.

jyelton · January 6, 2009

Thanks for your post! It is great to hear that those who are just out of surgery are doing well! What excercise are you doing?
How were the first days immediately following surgery? Were you sleeping a lot, or were you up but moving slowly? I am having surgery next Monday and am trying to imagine what my week after surgery will be like.

WorkingMom:

I am just doing a lot of walking so far. I was very active prior to surgery so not feeling really super the first few days was a bummer. I'm up to just over 2 miles on the treadmill on hillclimb mode but have cut back on the pre-op intensity of the incline. I really feel best when I am exercising.....it helps the gas pains that I get by helping me to burp. :tt1:) Looking forward to climbing back in the pool next Monday.....the doc has given me her blessing at the two week point. The other thing I am totally craving for exercise is weight lifting--4.5 weeks left for that and counting.

I was pretty groggy for the first 2 days post-op due to the pain meds and anesthetic, I'm sure. I was able to completely be off pain medication by day 4.

The other MAJOR bonus for me that has kept me encouraged is the weight that has already come off. As of day 7 I was down 10 lbs! Yippee!

Take care, WorkingMom.....I am sure everything will work out well. Try to stress less! :wub: