9 days Post-Op and seeing/feeling changes
My wls was 7/28, discharged from the hospital on 7/30. Had "buyer's remorse" until around last Tuesday. What had I done to my poor bruised belly!?! Until I noticed my size 22 sundresses falling off of me. They have since gone into the give-away bag. I dug out some soft pull on pants that aren't too snug on my stitches.
I'm seeing a difference in my face. I keep looking at myself noticing small subtle changes. I'm puzzled and curious.
Before I left the hospital, I was weighed at 229.2. I stepped on the scales at home and am now down to 207.4. It's exciting and encouraging to see the numbers go down. I do believe that most of that loss is from surgery bloat, but I'll take a loss anyway I can get it.
It's getting easier to get around. Went shopping with a very dear friend on Thursday. Temps in the 100's but we stayed hydrated. She had rny 8/09 and is a great cheerleader. Can't wait to get my stitches out on Tuesday. Hoping to go back to work on Weds.
Looking forward to seeing more changes and being able to start a more aggresive exercise program. Bought a used Bowflex
I've noticed changes in my bathroom habits TMI! But I went from having massive stomach cramps and 6-8 bm's each morning before work to 1x every few days. Also, not up and down all night to tinkle.
Anyway, from all the great advise and inspiration from all of you, I feel that everything I am experiencing is pretty normal and on track.
Another day half done and looking forward to the next.
I'm seeing a difference in my face. I keep looking at myself noticing small subtle changes. I'm puzzled and curious.
Before I left the hospital, I was weighed at 229.2. I stepped on the scales at home and am now down to 207.4. It's exciting and encouraging to see the numbers go down. I do believe that most of that loss is from surgery bloat, but I'll take a loss anyway I can get it.
It's getting easier to get around. Went shopping with a very dear friend on Thursday. Temps in the 100's but we stayed hydrated. She had rny 8/09 and is a great cheerleader. Can't wait to get my stitches out on Tuesday. Hoping to go back to work on Weds.
Looking forward to seeing more changes and being able to start a more aggresive exercise program. Bought a used Bowflex
I've noticed changes in my bathroom habits TMI! But I went from having massive stomach cramps and 6-8 bm's each morning before work to 1x every few days. Also, not up and down all night to tinkle.
Anyway, from all the great advise and inspiration from all of you, I feel that everything I am experiencing is pretty normal and on track.
Another day half done and looking forward to the next.
HW 244lbs SW 232lbs CW 148lbs GW 125-130lbs 
Welcome to the losers' bench! You will notice more and more changes as you progress. I saw the most changes in my face first. Then my boobs, then my butt. My Aunt Bernice made the observation one night when we were out to dinner that I had a skinny butt now. She said it very nicely with a giggle. Aunt Bernice (she's now gone, but she was 91 when she left, and had lived a good life, beat ovarian cancer at 60), was my favorite aunt, my dad's sister and such a tough old broad. She was a character and such a supporter of me having this surgery.
Expect some gas ... get some GasEx, you won't regret it. Don't be surprised at a lot of emotions early on because estrogen is stored in fat, and as you lose, it is expelled, so you'll feel extremely moody. And expect some fatigue too.
Keep yourself hydrated, especially in this heat.
Enjoy the journey ... it's quite a ride.
Expect some gas ... get some GasEx, you won't regret it. Don't be surprised at a lot of emotions early on because estrogen is stored in fat, and as you lose, it is expelled, so you'll feel extremely moody. And expect some fatigue too.
Keep yourself hydrated, especially in this heat.
Enjoy the journey ... it's quite a ride.
Thanks for the cheers! The gas is not bad now at all, but happens only occasionally. We're starting to plaan our trip to Disney World Sept 2012. I'm already picutring myself in smaller clothes, a cute swimsuit, and having an easier time walking. Life is good! Hormones and moodiness...I'll be watching out for that...
Eliza, congrats! You are only a few days away from joining "US"! I am so happy to be on the Loser's Bench. Please be aware, and dont get discouraged, each person's experience is different. My friend was up and walking a couple hours after surgery, while I couldn't focus my eyes or stand without nausea until the next morning. You may have a very easy time of it, but don't be ashamed if you need extra time or help. Better not to fall and cause undue injury on top of the surgery. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!
Kristi
Eliza, congrats! You are only a few days away from joining "US"! I am so happy to be on the Loser's Bench. Please be aware, and dont get discouraged, each person's experience is different. My friend was up and walking a couple hours after surgery, while I couldn't focus my eyes or stand without nausea until the next morning. You may have a very easy time of it, but don't be ashamed if you need extra time or help. Better not to fall and cause undue injury on top of the surgery. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!
Kristi
HW 244lbs SW 232lbs CW 148lbs GW 125-130lbs
Kristi-
I was wondering if you had your surgery since I hadn't seen you online recently. I had my surgery on Aug.1 and was discharged on Aug.3.
I too had buyer's regret the first two days or rather "what the hell have I done" but I'm getting away from that.
Keep up the good work and stay an inspiration for me.
Cindi
I was wondering if you had your surgery since I hadn't seen you online recently. I had my surgery on Aug.1 and was discharged on Aug.3.
I too had buyer's regret the first two days or rather "what the hell have I done" but I'm getting away from that.
Keep up the good work and stay an inspiration for me.
Cindi
HW - 351 SW 0 342 SurgW - 298! 1st. Seminar July 2010 Surgery August 1, 2011
Hi Cindi! Great to hear from you. Honestly, it has been hard to sit up at the computer desk because of the staples and tenderness. I knew you were going to have yours right after mine and was thinking about you.
We are both on the downhill slide now
Good for us and those whoe come after us! Are you getting your protein, fluids, and vitamins all in? I'm having a hard time, but forcing myself because I want this to work.
I'll check back tomorrow. Have a great night and try to get some rest.
Hugs,
Kristi
We are both on the downhill slide now
Good for us and those whoe come after us! Are you getting your protein, fluids, and vitamins all in? I'm having a hard time, but forcing myself because I want this to work.I'll check back tomorrow. Have a great night and try to get some rest.
Hugs,
Kristi
HW 244lbs SW 232lbs CW 148lbs GW 125-130lbs
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