Harvey S.

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and 64.5 lbs. down.

It's 2 weeks today since GBP surgery. I got on the scale for the 1st time and I lost 21.5 lbs. Can't wait to see the loss after another 2 weeks.

I'm now walking about 30 minutes 2 x a day and have been able to pick up the pace as well. My goal is to walk 60 minutes and eventually do 4 miles in that time.

64 oz. of liquid a day can be a challenge sometimes. I take a 16 oz. bottle of cold water when I walk and most of the time I can finish. I set goals as I walk; "At the curve up ahead, I'll take another sip" or "When I get to that green SUV ahead, I'll take another sip.", etc.

I find these mini-goals helpful to continue walking and to keep drinking. With little goals, I don't think about my knees or hip hurting, I just think about reaching the next goal, then setting the next one.

Keep your eye on the prize...as long as the prize ISN'T MacDonald's!!!

It's been 10 days since surgery. I was surprised of how little pain there was. The way I describe it when people ask is: Think back to high school, the 1st day of gym class, having to do all those sit-ups and push-ups. The next day you say to yourself, "I think I did one-too-many sit-ups." Most people understand and are just as surprised as I am.

Week 1 on clear liquids went well. Lots of water, chicken broth, Crystal Light iced tea and sugar-free Jello. Started walking 15 minutes 4 times a day.

Middle of week 2 now. Added protein drinks and yogurt. Increased walking to 20 minutes 3 times a day. Yesterday I tried 30 minutes and finally broke a sweat.

In 3 days, I'm gonna check out the scale for the 1st time since surgery...can't wait!!!