Wendy M.
6 WEEKS POST-OP LBL!
Jan 21, 2010
Yesterday I was 6 weeks post-op LBL! I still have one drain in (the one Dr. Dry put in a few weeks ago). The other one I took out last Friday as nothing else was draining from it. When I removed it, found that it was totally clogged with tissue (fat, clots, etc.). Unfortunately, it now appears I may have another seroma developing on that side now. However, it isn't very big at this point, and I am increasing the compression as per the doctor's instructions. And the remaining drain has increased in amount of drainage (supposedly due to the other one coming out). I have to go back and see Dr. Dry on February 2 to have things checked out - hopefully it will be the last trip for a while.I am back at work full time now, and doing pretty well, although I am exhausted by the end of the day. I travel a lot between schools for my job, and I feel so out of shape! My husband and I did sign up at Oz Fitness (we get a huge discount due to my working for the School District), and as soon as I am able, I will start going there on a regular schedule. I figure I will start out with treadmill and water aerobics until I build up my stamina.
I am working on an on-line program called Back On Track With Barbara for people who have had WLS and are needing support staying or getting back on track with their program (eating, exercise, etc.). It is nice to have others at the same place as you and be there for one another and share ideas of what has helped us.
I took my measurements this morning and was so excited - my waist is 38"! That may sound like a lot to you, but when your starting waist size was in the 50's, that is tremendous to me! Starting measurement for my hips/tummy area was 69" - it is now 45 1/2" - that is nearly 24 inches lost just there! I can't imagine what my measurements will be when I am all the way down, but even if I were never to lose another inch, I feel so much better! But I'm not giving up yet. I have a wedding to get ready for! Yes - my son, Sean, who is 34 and who lost 175 lbs (and now weighs about 170 lbs - he lost his weight on Jenny Craig and has maintained it for 2 years now) is getting married! I am so excited for him. They are looking to get married around the end of July, but it depends on what they are able to find as far as a location. They also just got an apartment (sign papers tomorrow), and will be moving in to that shortly. So many changes in both his and my lives!
Wendy
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About Me
Spokane, WA
Location
47.0
BMI
Surgery
09/05/2008
Surgery Date
Aug 12, 2008
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