5 week post op update

Hello everyone,

Just wanted to give you a quick update.  I went today for my 5 week post op follow up visit.  I can't believe that its been 5 weeks already.  I got some really good news, my Dr. removed me from Exercise restriction and cleared me to eat whatever I wanted that was healthy.

Hubby and I joined the gym about 2 weeks ago and all I could do was walk on the treadmill so I was really excited to get the go ahead for different types of exercise.  We have been trying to go to the gym at least 2 to 3 times a week.

Did I bump my head?????

So today I decided to do a Zumba class.  Well it turns out this wasn't a beginners class so it kicked my behind.  I'm proud that I made it all the way to the end.  I wanna try it again because I'm sure it won't be as bad since this was the 1st time that I had did this class in years.

I have noticed in the last few weeks that the lbs slowed down but I am loosing inches.  I can't wait to see how much I have lost once I go back for my next followup in 6 weeks.  I am happy with my decision to do this surgery.  After the 1st week it was a breeze.  I thank God that I was required to be on a special diet and so I learned how to eat and drink for 6 months prior to surgery.  I thought that I would have had a problem waiting to drink 30 minutes after I ate, but it has turned out that it hasn't been a problem. I have been saving money on food when I eat out because I don't have to order a full meal.  Hubby and I went with the gang to Red Lobster this past weekend for the Endless Shrimp and I thought that this wasn't gonna be a good outing since all you can eat to me is a maybe 10 or less Shrimp, well it turns out that I showed my card that advised the manager that I had the surgery and she told me that her daughter and sister had also had the surgery and she understood and allowed me to eat Shrimp Scampi off of Mike's plate.  So it turns out we only had to pay for 1 Endless Shrimp.  I thank God for her understanding! Please continue to keep me in your prayers and I will update soon.

God Bless you all!!!!

3 week post op update

Hello everyone,

Just wanted to update you, I'm feeling  wonderful. I feel so much better and have lots of energy.  My mother in law came down from New York and cared for me.  I hated to see her leave.  Hubby and I  went to the gym on Saturday and I walked a mile on the treadmill.  The trainer didn't want to over do it since I haven't been removed from exercise restriction.  My Dr. did ok unlimited walking, so I have been doing a lot of walking.  I'm currently still eating soft foods.  I can only eat about 3 to 4 ounces of food at a time. So that's been my biggest adjustment. Hubby and I went to Red Lobster on Saturday and I ate off  his plate.  I had a serving of shrimp scampi and a couple bites of salad. He calls me a cheap date.  Lol. I wanna say that I appreciate all the calls, texts, IM'S and visits during my surgery.  It means a lot! 

7 days post op

Hello everyone I just wanted to update you, I went to the Dr. today for my 7 days post op followup.  This has been an incredible last 7 days.  Once all the anesthesia wore off, I have had so much energy. I went out everyday after coming home from the hospital on last Wednesday and got my walk on.  I am still shocked at my results.  Since last Monday's weigh in the morning before surgery and today at my appointment I have lost 16 lbs.  Since starting my weight loss journey in Feb I have now lost a total of 26.5 lbs. Now don't get me wrong the liquid diet was not one of my favorite things.  I really didn't have an appetite the 1st few days.  But that soon went away.  The Dr. wants to see me in 2 weeks and he moved me to soft foods today!!!!! Wohooooooo! So hopefully I won't start my stall period and I will continue to lose. In 2 weeks I am anticipating that he will remove me from the exercise restriction and to normal foods. Continue to keep me in your prayers as my story is still being written!

Got my groove back

Went out 2 days in a row. Feeling so much better. I believe I've got my groove back. Didn't take any pain meds today. I'm ready to start driving. Hopefully the Dr will allow me to when I go to see him on Wednesday. Thanks again for all your support!

Thanks for all the prayers, visits and calls.

Thanks for all the prayers, visits and calls.  I'm on my way home to rest.  Praying for an speedy recovery so I can go celebrate my Great Aunt's 100th bday celebration on Saturday.

Today is the day that the Lord has made. ..

Wohoo I completed my pre op diet.  Thank goodness I made it.  Surgery is in 3 1/2 hours.  Yesterday wasn't as bad as I thought.  I stayed really busy and tried to not think about not being able to eat. I made myself drink the broth and sugar free popsicles and jello was my motivators. I also took Jacob to Frankie's fun park and played some Laser Tag. Getting ready to leave to go to the hospital.  I have to be there at 5:30 am. God willing I will see you soon.

God bless you all!

Cleared for Surgery...........

Hello Friends and Family,

Feeling excited today because I finished my 10 day antibiotics. I struggled with those because I can't swallow pills without putting food in my mouth to get them to go down. I also went to my pre-operative assessment today. Thank goodness I didn't have to give anymore blood (not sure if I had any left after last blood that was drawn). I had to have an EKG, the results came out great.  So I have been cleared for surgery on Monday. I'm getting excited, but at the same time I'm not looking forward to the 2 night stay. This will be my 1st time staying overnight in the hospital so they better strap me down.  Again keep me in your prayers and I will update this blog within a few days. 

Thanks so much to all my supporters.  Words can't express how much it means to me.

Grateful!!!!