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I will be 6 weeks post op in 3 days and am down 32 lbs as of today.  I never imagined how good it could feel with just 32 lbs off.  My goal is another 100 lbs and I cannot imagine how amazing that will feel.  I am tolerating solid food well.  I just wish I'd done this sooner!!

I never imagined pureed foods could taste so good!  I am starting to wonder if I do have some lactose intolerance.  I definitely discovered my body no longer likes mashed potatoes.  I'm staying away from anything white and/or starchy from now on. 

There are days I'm still really tired and want to take a nap, but also those when I go on a 50-60 minute walk outside.  I assume this is all still normal since I'm still not very far out from surgery. 

This site has been so helpful to me. Everything I search for I find that I'm not alone.... whether it be rib pain, gas issues, etc....  I'm so thankful to have this as a resource. 

I am so glad I had this surgery.  I was no longer wearing my wedding ring because it was so tight I could barely get it off.  I can now get it on and off without the use of dishsoap or lotion!

I went for a long walk today and it felt great.  Here I am 4 days post op and got myself to go on a longer walk than I had in a looong time pre-op! 

I am definitely still trying to get used to how my body feels when it's fed such small amounts.  I smell other fantastic food and feel like my mouth waters, but I'm not going near it.  I'm sticking to the rules and feel good about my choices.  Struggling to get enough protein, but I'm sure that is always very difficult on a full liquid diet.  I'll be glad to advance to pureed hopefully on the 17th after my first post op visit with the surgeon. 

Yay for RNY and all of the wonderful things it will do for my life!

I am 2 days post op and feeling great.  I had terrible gas pains for 1 day, but those are almost gone now.  I was even able to get out shopping for a couple hours today with my mom. 

I was given the go ahead to start a full liquid diet tomorrow.  I'm nervous to advance from the clear liquid, but plan to take it really slow and stay on clear liquids if I get to uncomfortable. 

I am sooooo ready to start this incredible journey.  It is so encouraging to read so many stories on this site and look at amazing before and after pictures.