rickpete

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I am now just over one month post-surgery and down another 25 lbs (82 lbs overall since starting my pre-op diet and exercise program back in February).  I am feeling really good, walking 2 - 5 miles/day, and getting in my protein and liquids without too many problems.  Even the guys at work have made comments about my weight loss.  It is hard to not feel giddy right now (thus my current goofy avatar).  My wife has been particularly supportive since my surgery, for which I am truly grateful.  She was on the fence about me having this surgery, but has really been a rock for me this past month.

I am two weeks out from surgery and down 20 lbs (77 since I started the pre-op diet and exercise program in February).  I have continued to walk 2-1/2 to 3 miles every day.  I have been feeling really good, although I need more sleep than I did before surgery.  A 1 - 2 hour nap really helps.  I was able to start on creamed low-fat soups yesterday and I had some Campbell's Select Cream of Mushroom soup and Tomato soup.  Both settled well.

My wife has been tremendously supportive since my surgery and since she was quite skeptical beforehand, that turnaround has been most welcome.

I am still on a lifting restriction until next week and I am getting antsy.  I never realized how much stuff I lift and move around until I have had to make conscious decisions to not lift more than 20 lbs for the past two weeks.

Anyhow, so far so good.