I am finally Back ~~~ Post surgery...!!!

Hi everyone!!! Well, after a looong month..... I am finally back to work and so back online....and one of the hardest things for me was having this surgery----without being able to come here for advice..... no matter how many notes I took----- sipping walking....all that..... I really missed being here!! My surgery was novemeber 5th---I'd lost 85#'s pre-surgery---- and now have lost 108!! YES!!!! A total of 108 pounds!!!! I passed the 100# soo fast I couldn't even believe it was true!! The surgery went well-----I hated the recovery room...... I kept saying I just wanted to go home!   One settle into my own room--and able to walk----- and yes, I had to do that on my own... I started to feel better.  I have had ups and downs...... following Dr.s protocol----- working to get my water in, vits in...protein in........  SO far------ it's all learning....
My worst day----thanksgiving----- I had been able to have deli turkey-( per Dr.) and so figured I could have some regular turkey....... well, NOPE!!!  ONE BITE---I was done for for the whole evening....... any clues?????  I was really sick..... so now back to what has worked---love the refried beans....and greek yogurt.....
     Anyway...... Thank you all again for your support---signing my support page...it helps a lot....and to DeAnna, my angel..... I can't wait to see you!!
   I am still looking forward to the Christmast package--- I was worried it may show while I was out for surgery.....but not yet!!! I have goodies ready for it too!!
Well----I am going to start reading backwards to catch up on everyone's ups and downs.....
I am soooo glad to be back!
~~~~~~~~~~Lori

Well welcome to the losers bench.  You have lost a lot of weight already.  Make sure you don't push yourself too hard. It does take time to get all the water in, I found that to be the hardest for me.  I was so used to gulping water down sipping was so hard.

Keep up the good work, and take good care of yourself.

Again, welcome to the "LOSERS" bench, being a loser never felt so good.

Diane

thank you!!! yes, I am trying to be gentle with myself---still healing----sometimes I feel soooo good!! But do get tired easlily right now---thanks to everyone here---I know that passes!!   Water is an issue for me too---same reason---I keep trying during the day---and I'll accidently gulp! OUch!!!   But I DO KNOW what I signed up for here---- so I keep working at it... Also--being careful abou****er and waiting to eat....and then water..... now that I am back to wrk---- I'll fall into a routine a little easier.
I can't say enough how much this OH board has helped!!
~~~~~~~~Lori

I'm new here but congratulations on your surgery and success!  I can't wait to join you on the loosers bench.

Danielle

thank you------ All I can say is keep reading posting asking questions around here.....it will all help a lot--- even tho' you'll get 20 different answers----that too will help you know that this is very individual------and that you have soooo much more support than you can imagine!
~~Lori

Lori, I am so happy to hear you are doing well.. Sorry Turkey day was so hard..  Next year should be much better...  DeAnna has been keeping me updated on you, she really is a sweetheart..

Keep up the good work, and if you ever need anything, I am here for ya..

I hope to see you at the next support group meeting..

Hugs,
Jenn

Thank you Jenn----- I just read your profile ( catching up with everyone!)  I am glad you are moving right along---and yes, NOW that I am post op--- Dr. Vierra will be my Dr. again.... and he is wonderful......( dr. Higa was great too!)   You have a beautiful family.....I am glad you are getting healthier so you can stick around to enjoy them!
Yes, well--it's only one thanksgiving...... and I knew what I signed up for----my deal was I just didn't think I ate anything WRONG!!! But the thin deli slices are okay---- I still don't get why very moist thin slice of turkey breast messed me up soooo much---- but it's done. 
   I am glad you got to meet DeAnna---she really is sooo sweet and supportive--- I feel lucky that she moved here "just in time"!!!! I will be at the next meeting---- just early tho'---I got tickets to Wynona at the Golden State!!!--(same night)
I look forward to finally meeting you too....
take good care,
~~Lori

Oh I am so Jealous.. I love Wynona..    I sure hope you have a great time..

Lori, so good to see you back on the board again!! Happy your WLS went well. You are going great!! I can't get over how much you lost already!! Way to go. You are more than on your way..
HUGS
JOY

Thank you very much Joy------- It is wonderful to be back here too......I am just sooo much happier on this side of the "bench"!!  As you know--this is a great site--- sooo much support and information---I really really missed being here!
( not sure who the little rat dog is tho'!!!!)
Take good care!
~~~~Lori