7 weeks post op

May 07, 2012

Well things have been busy to say the least.  On top of all the recovery stuff - I had moving an entire household thrown into the mix of things.  The new house still isnt unpacked etc - but it is getting there!  I also fell on my knees during the packing process and that took me out of physical therapy for two weeks.  I just restarted that today and OMG am I sore!! 

As far as the post op stuff - I went for my 6 wk check up and all is looking good.  I am supposed to have blood work before next visit (which is in 5 more weeks) to see where my levels are.  Hopefully they arent too bad with the "remembering my vitamins"  still not perfected.  I have lost a total of  46 lbs, 32 since surgery.  4 more pounds to go for the first milestone!  I have made myself a bunch of "little goals" so there are moments thru-out that boost my confidence.  The first one is lose total of 50 lbs, next is to reach 199 (would be another 24 lbs lost), then reach Drs max goal 150 lbs.  Then it will be a watch and see thing.  I dont want to look "skinny" - as that so wont work with my large frame - but I do want to look good and be healthy.  After all that - I plan to start the processes for the plastic surgery as soon as the Dr will allow.  They are telling me I need to have lost all the weight I want to lose and then maintain for 6 months before the plastics begin.  I think I will have to have it done in two stages though as my belly & back/butt already need it and I can see signs of will be needing it by the end in my arms and thighs.  I have always had a major problem with boils - especially in "sweaty" areas - under my stomach and my armpits are currently the worse areas - but I am sure I will have issues in my thighs when this is all done.

Still not getting in everything I need to be - just doesnt seem to be enough time in the day to get all this down there - I talked to the surgeon about the gas pain - even when I drink water - and he said it will get better and go away within the next few months.  So slow n steady I go.  I am up to 1 1/2 - 2 ounces per meal now - which also isnt where the book says I should be by now.  It says I should be at a min of 3 oz per meal... The surgeon said not to worry about that and go as my body will allow.  Wait a few weeks in between trying new stuff - to make sure my pouch can handle it.

Well thats really it for the update - not much "change" since last blog - but brain is so not working today.  I swear physical therapy causes muscles to burn and brain to fry! lol

Well talk to all later..
Liz

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