Sleeved 11-4-2014
Hi All!
I have been lurking for a while but finally decided to post. I have struggled with my weight my entire life and on my 40th birthday I decided to do something about it. I have been lucky to not have any major health problems even though I did discover high blood sugar and sleep apnea during my pre op process. I started my journey on 9/9/14 and I was sleeved on Monday with insurance approval. Since I was so heavy I was able to waive the usual 6 month requirement and was immediately put on a liquid diet. It was very successful and I lost 65 lbs prior to surgery. Surgery went well and the DaVinci Robot was used. I was up within 15 minutes of being brought to my room, first to the bathroom then on a walk down the hall. I walked like a demon around that hospital. I only slept about 5 hours each night in the hospital and walked walked walked and sat up the rest of the time. I had minimal pain and was sent home yesterday afternoon. I made protein and carb goal 2 days in a row in the hospital. So far so good today, sipping and walking, and incentive spirometer. I work from home so hope to return to that tomorrow.
Congrats from someone else who gave themselves the same 40th birthday present!!! :)
Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;
Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)
M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4
5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)
Sounds like your recovery is going super well. Keep it up!
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
Day 2 Home from the hospital and all is OK. Pain is minimal and I got 56oz of fluid in yesterday and met both carb and protein goals. I am down to using Tylenol for pain. I did run out of juice about 9pm last night and went to bed. I was up at 6:45am though and walked to the end of the street and back. I am returning to work today (work from home), at least for a few hours. Fingers crossed all continues to go OK.