AM I REALLY 6 WEEKS OUT ALREADY??? - IT ONLY GETS BETTER

Hi - It's me MJ!

I have been moving along very well. I have had my head down and still trying to navigate around all of this. Having said that, my surgery was 6 weeks ago yesterday.

This is what is happening:

I am down 33 lbs since start of OPTI (July 18)

I am 57 days sober (kinda a big deal for me)

I have lost almost 11 inches all over.

I am in the soft food phase.

I have started working out at the Y - while I still can't do any exercises having to do with my abdomen, I can do walking/light jogging on the treadmill, water aerobics and lifting light weights sitting down.

I can drink 64 ounces of fluids a day for me that is water and herbal peppermint tea and water with crystal light.

I still love my sugar free popsicles. I HATE my protein drinks. I don't think Polly (my pouch) likes chocolate - sad loss but okay - she wins.

I am having no problem getting in my 60-80 grams of protein.

I am having some difficulty co-ordinating to stop drinking 30 minutes before meals and I really miss not drinking sparkling water during meals. Waiting between bites is like torture for me. Makes me wonder how long I have been literally "shovelling" food into my mouth.

I am due back at work on October 4, 2017

I have started to attend the Support Group at TWH - please join our Face Book page TWH Bariatric Support Group to become part of our community and to learn more about the Bi-weekly meetings at TWH.

My friends and family continue to support me.

I have more energy and I love myself more and more each day.

You all have been great.

Together we only get BETTER!!!

Congratulations, you are doing great!

You've made so many positive changes; you should be super proud of yourself.

Thank you Kathy1212! You all have been so helpful and inspiring!

You are doing really well!! Its all a balancing game trying to navigate all the new rules - protein first, drinking all your water but sounds like you are coping really well. Keep it up!

Thank you Tuktu! I appreciate your guidance!

Congrats!! Yay you! You are doing so well!!

Right on

Sounds like your doing great. I am so happy for you. Thanks for sharing your positive news. There is a light at the end of the tunnel.

Wish you continued success.

Thank you Terrylynnishere! I am happy to give back what I have received!

Well done!! This is so inspiring. I wish there were a heart button instead of just a like.

I you Twinklebee!!