Over Two Weeks Post-Op
First, I wanted to thank everyone on this board for their support and for also sharing your own triumphs and challenges. I do have to say that the world seems a bit "smaller" and more friendly with all of us pulling together like this to help each other out! So, my most sincere "THANK YOU" to 
ALL!!!
I have made it past my two weeks post-op... almost zero complications! The only issue of discomfort I have had was a bit self-manufactured. When I started my pureed diet on 11/20, I thought it would be a good idea to use these turkey/chicken pre-cooked Italian meatballs that I found in a grocery store in Seattle. While the meatballs were easy to prepare and process, I discovered (rather uncomfortably) that they gave me gas! A few Gax-X strips later - I was feeling much better and decided to use just regular chicken breasts instead.
My weight loss is going well, even though I have not yet weighed in. I will do so tomorrow after the Maple Grove, MN support group meeting. I have already been getting a lot of positive feedback and support from families and friends. "You look a lot less puffy... " seems to be the common theme. Whenever I lose weight, I always seem to lose it first in my face and my hands. I hope the other areas will come along more quickly now that these first areas have been "de-fluffed"...
I have been doing okay on my activity as well. However, I am going to have to get some lycra type workout pants - my inner thighs are rubbing together and causing skin irritation!
I will be having my one month follow-up appointments with my bariatric center and my nutritionist next week. I hope everything continues to go so well!
-A
ALL!!!I have made it past my two weeks post-op... almost zero complications! The only issue of discomfort I have had was a bit self-manufactured. When I started my pureed diet on 11/20, I thought it would be a good idea to use these turkey/chicken pre-cooked Italian meatballs that I found in a grocery store in Seattle. While the meatballs were easy to prepare and process, I discovered (rather uncomfortably) that they gave me gas! A few Gax-X strips later - I was feeling much better and decided to use just regular chicken breasts instead.
My weight loss is going well, even though I have not yet weighed in. I will do so tomorrow after the Maple Grove, MN support group meeting. I have already been getting a lot of positive feedback and support from families and friends. "You look a lot less puffy... " seems to be the common theme. Whenever I lose weight, I always seem to lose it first in my face and my hands. I hope the other areas will come along more quickly now that these first areas have been "de-fluffed"...
I have been doing okay on my activity as well. However, I am going to have to get some lycra type workout pants - my inner thighs are rubbing together and causing skin irritation!
I will be having my one month follow-up appointments with my bariatric center and my nutritionist next week. I hope everything continues to go so well!
-A
That is so wonderful! I am so glad that you feel well!! :)
Awesome Job!!!! Keep up the good work!! As far as the skin irritation, if I were you I would go into to your PCP and get it documetated from the get go~ will help you down the road if you need excess skin removed!
CONGRATS!!!!
CONGRATS!!!!
~Sandie~ 
-147!!WLS:12-12-06:Preop 268,Ht.5'4",BMI 44.9
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Alan - it was GREAT to finally meet you this morning! Glad you made it, you SEEMED to enjoy yourself I hope we see you regularly!
And I meant it, if you ever want an impromptu local cuppa, I love the Caribou up by Culvers - or even Dunn at the new side of the Outlet Mall! Just give me a nudge!
And I meant it, if you ever want an impromptu local cuppa, I love the Caribou up by Culvers - or even Dunn at the new side of the Outlet Mall! Just give me a nudge!
Imperfect does not = unsuccessful
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