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A weight loss surgery blog by BostonPA on BariatricPal. 3 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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Read more about 1 week post-op

1 week post-op

I am one week post-op, and feeling well today. I went out with my Mom, sister, and some friends, and did quite a bit of walking, and even some shopping!   Took the train home, and when DH picked me up at the station, I was a bit tired and sore, but really not bad at all. The worst is behind me!   Weight-wise, well, I'm copying from a post I just made:   Holy canoli, what a difference a week makes!   Even though I was only just banded last Tuesday, check this out!!!   The first pic is

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• BostonPA
• October 12, 201015 yr

Read more about Pre-Op Liquid Diet, Days 1-4

Pre-Op Liquid Diet, Days 1-4

Liquid Diet, Day 1 Well, it's Day 1 of my pre-op diet, and I've had a grand total of 1 cup of coffee with Splenda and a splash of skim milk, and a low-fat yogurt. Drinking Diet Coke, of course.   To be honest, I'm not terribly hungry. I do feel a bit of a gnawing pain in my stomach, so I think I need to toss back a protein shake.   The noticeable effect is in my mood. I'm wicked cranky.   Add to that the fact that I'm still having no luck on the job search, and I'm a bit of a bear, I'm af

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• BostonPA
• September 28, 201015 yr

Read more about Beginning the journey

Beginning the journey

They say that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step...   So here I am, beginning with my first steps.   First, I had to get my surgery approved. That took some maneuvering, but I finally got my insurance paperwork!   Now, the pre-op diet.   Surgery date is October 5th. Liquid diet begins September 25th.   I'm scared!

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• BostonPA
• September 28, 201015 yr