My 3 month post-op update

This past Monday, I hit 3 months Post-Op.  Let me tell you how wonderful I feel!  I have not had a Sleep Study done yet, but I haven't used my CPap machine since week one.  I wake up refreshed, and i am not drowsy for no reason throughout the day anymore.  The only issue I have is there is brief dizziness and stars occasionally after bending and stooping.  Not the most desirable, but I'll take it!

I wish I could say I am off the insulin injections, but I AM on considerably less insulin, and hoping to be on just a pill eventually.  My thyroid is also rebounding slightly.  I have been forced to buy some smaller clothes, and have been combing thrift shops, garge sales, flea markets, etc., and my feet are also shrinking.  i have also tightened my ball caps as they are loose.   I also feel cold a lot more often because while most folks are putting on their Winter Blubber, I am losing the fat that would keep me warm.

There are days when I can eat "regular food" (nowhere near regular portions) with no issues, but there are also days when I cant eat more than a couple bites.  I test my limitations with the wide varieties of foods; some of which I wish WOULD make me sick...lol.  I mainly go for decaf coffee and tea, but sometimes I make Half caff.  I just try to keep making the right choices.

I was lifting weights along with my cardio, but I started putting weight back on, so now I just stick with cardio. 

So lets see....what did I not cover....OH YEAH!  Total Weight Lost......65 pounds!

Congratulations!  Please keep us posted on your progress.

Regards,

Member Services Team

Congrats!!!  You are doing crazy great!!!  

Congrats on your weight loss so far!!

You might want to go back to lifting weights. You don't have to lift heavy weights, but do light weights with lots of reps. Although the scale might show a gain (temporarily), weight lifting is good for your bones AND the more muscle mass you have, the better your metabolism works while you are at rest. 

Good luck with the rest of your journey! :)

Wow.  You are doing so well.  Congratulations.