Feeling so good and normal again!

I have been out shopping for over 30 minutes walking! I get winded every so often but i am sure that is to be expected considering i had major surgery 6 days ago. Yesterday and today feeling SOOOO much better. I am walking still barely taking any pain meds, and i am NOT hungry. I feel like a huge burden has been lifted off of my shoulders and now i can look forward to an amazing healthy life. As of this morning 6 days post-op i am down to 292 pounds i was 297 pounds day of surgery. Seriously it has been a hard week almost but i would NEVER take it back. I have been given a 2nd chance at life again. Seriously if you ever doubt this  surgery DON'T! It's a huge gift and while the beginning may be tough it is SOOO worth it.

Pre-op's you will do amazing. 6 days ago i was in your exact spot and unhappy with my life, health, and where i was going. Today i am excited for the future the air outside smells amazing, and i feel a huge sigh of relief i am finally being untrapped from the YEARS of depression, and unhealthy life. Food is for survival now, and not for leisure and emotional stress.

I cannot thank my surgeon and my program enough for this huge gift i have been given. I am forever thankful. I know i have had a rough few days with depression and second thinking myself, being sick, etc... today it seems like everything just turned around and i feel amazing! Obesityhelp has been a huge support of mine throughout this process and i cannot thank all the members and staff enough for helping me through this journey and continuing to help me post-op.

I am so glad to hear you are up, about, and getting your energy back.   Take it easy, but still move some as this helps you get healed quicker. Good luck and God Bless!

Is a good feeling to be around people again!
I'm getting winded too - wasn't at first dr said its normal!

Thank you for posting this positive message Laura. Now that surgery is. only two weeks away for me I'm asking myself if I should go through with it. My life will be changed forever and that is scary. I'm not afraid of the pain of surgery. I'm afraid that I won't be happy with the way I look when I lose a lot of weight. What if I look old and shriveled?But hopefully I'll be healthy and I'll feel good again.

Really enjoyed reading your positive post as I hit the loser's bench on Monday!!  

Funny I was thinking almost the same thing. I went out today did some running & felt great. Yesterday I actually drove to my sister's 1 hr each way. I did'nt stay long just in case I was tired but I was good. I know I need to get more active so that when I go back to work next week I'm not exhausted.

I also had bouts of "What the hell was I thinking?" moments but other then the "I hate the all liquid diet" moments I'm having I am thrilled that I did this

 

 

You bounced back quickly.  Took me a whole month to start feeling normal again. Sounds like you are off to a fantastic start.