"Not even three weeks post op but I'm feeling different already. I've lost 24 lbs and although I have to wrap my head around the fact that 24 lbs is pretty darned good, I keep expecting more! I originally had lapband surgery with Dr. Andrei, but that didn't work very well for me. As I had a prolapse on top of the band, it was removed and I decided to do the gastric bypass. The surgery went well and the only discomfort I felt was the gas pains shooting across my back and shoulders. However, even that was tolerated because I did the deep breathing and walking.rnI am very pleased with Dr. Andrei and his staff. They are so helpful and caring and actually listen when you talk! I never feel like I'm being ignored or dismissed!rnI am going to take pictures every month to see the difference. When I look in the mirror, It's hard for me to see the changes. My clothing, however, tells a different story. I am already one size down and some of the clothing that fit very comfortably 24 lbs. ago, have got to be given away!rnYesterday a woman came into my office that hadn't seen me since the end of June. Her immediate reaction was \"Oh my God, you've lost weight!\" I can't tell you how good that felt! Sometimes you need someone else to assure you that you are indeed losing weight because the scale can be frightening!rnI've experienced some nausea after I eat but perhaps it is because I am going over the 4 ounces. I'm going to be very diligent measuring and see if that makes a difference. I never felt like throwing up, just nausea for about a half hour after I eat. Again, I'm not even three weeks after surgery, so my innards are probably still swolen!rnMy need to alleviate pain in my back and knees overcame my fear of having surgery and I must say, I'm glad I did!"
