Me update

Well, I am nearly two weeks out from surgery and I am now on pureed/soft food and I am getting really down on myself. I know I shouldn't be cause I have done so well to this point. I have lost 12lbs in the first week but haven't lost anything since. I think why I am so disappointed is because I started walking a mile a day and have done it every single day without missing! It just doesn't seem fair. I know I am being silly and should be happy but I am beating myself up and can't seem to stop. I am losing inches though I can't keep my pants up on my huge caboose! I actually told my hubby last night that I wished I wasn't losing my butt so fast cause I need it to keep my pants up! I know I need to stop this and I am trying its still so hard though. I think I am waiting to get up one morning and find my thighs still laying in the bed where I was sleeping. Anyway, on a lighter note! I am going back to college! I decided if I could make myself go thru with the surgery then I could also make myself get my degree! I am so happy about it. This has been one of the best years of my life. Amy

hi amy: sounds totally normal to me. the hormonal swings of this surgery are only rivaled by menopause, IMHO. it might be a great idea to not step on the scale for awhile. then, when you do, it will be a pleasant surprise. congrats on the decision for return to school. sounds like another major life change. small wonder you feel your life is looking up. keep up the great work but be very, very nice to yourself. dorthe

Amy, Depression after WLS is extremely common. That is what we are here for. Keep checking in with us. I take Prozac and feel fine, but, I've sure watched a lot of other people in my support group go through it. I certainly could not walk a mile after two weeks of surgery. I think that is fantastic. When you are about 10 weeks out, you may want to add some strength training. But, only if you are fully healed! You don't want any hernias! I'm very happy for you. When will you be going back to college? Please give yourself a little more time for healing and adjusting. Keep up the great work! Lori 384/272/170

Amy, 5 weeks out here and I'm waiting on the same thing. To wake up one day already thin Good for you on going back to college!! willby