2 Weeks Out & Down...

I am 2 weeks out today and down 20 pounds! Hooray!!!
To watch the scale go down is just an amazing feeling right now. Now I know how all of you feel/felt! WOW!

I can't say the first two weeks have been easy, but relatively speaking, it's been decent. I have had my share of nauseau and backed up my meals to full liquids when I've felt the need to. I've struggled the past two days to get in all my liquids and hence am dealing with dehyrdation but I'm working on that.

My incision is healing very nicely. I finally removed the steri strips yesterday because my skin was feeling irritated by the adhesive. This proved to be a good move as there were two areas that had a little drainage and needed to dry out. They look much better this morning and have scabbed over so that is good. Now if I could just find a good adhesive remover to take off all the sticky residue! Any suggestions?

We follow up at three weeks, so I'll see Dr. Buchwald next week and am looking forward to that appointment.

Other than that, life is cruising along.

Wishing everyone a blessed day! Thanks for letting me share.

Awesome Amy!! So glad you are able to enjoy the feeling of losing. 10lbs a week pretty darn good.

WAY TO GO!!

Amy,

YAY.......Yep the feeling is like no other when you see the scale moving down so fast......

Enjoy every minute....It really does go fast........And maintenance, is the pits for me....Uhh.....I've been swirling around these last few pounds to loose.....Up one day down the next......

Love ya, Kelly

I'm thrilled for you, how exciting, huh!!

I've heard using baby oil on the residue. I didn't have any so I carefully used Goo Be Gone, trying not to get it on the incisions themselves, just the sticky spots.

WOW AMY...!!  That is AWESOME...!!  Many congrats to you!!

WooooHooooo!!

Way to go Amy - so very proud to call you a loser!!!  Keep on keeping on and you WILL BE FINE in 09!!!

You are doing great!!!!!!!!!!!!!  You are such an inspiration to us and you are also great support.  Keep up the great work Amy your doing awesome........Hugs to you Marsha

Wow....20 lbs in 2 weeks - way to KICK BUTT!!!  Congratulations - and just think....you're just getting started!  Glad to hear your recovery has gone well.

Take care,
Stephanie

***Do you go to any of the coffees on Saturday morning?  If so, which one?

I'm just so happy for you!  After watching you wait and wait for your surgery, and overcome all the hurdles, I'm so happy you had your surgery and everything went well.  I pray you have continued success with weight loss and health!

WOOHOO!  Congrats!!!  Make sure you are taking pics along the way.  I can't wait to see your transformation throughout your journey. 

As for that blasted adhesive tape...I think mine was stuck for weeks (I think even over a month) and nothing would get that darn stuff off except time.

(((Hugs)))

M.