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Two Days Out, So Far So Good!

I'm two days post-op and I'm actually surprised at how good I feel. It feels like I did about 500 sit-ups, my stomach is pretty sore, but other than that I feel great. I haven't felt one bit of hunger. I spent the first afternoon and full post-op day 1 sipping a protein drink and water, then today started in following the two weeks of liquids menu my surgeon/dietician gave me. Breakfast called for 8 ounces of Greek Yogurt. I got about 4 ounces in and felt full. It was an amazing feeling! Before the band I would NEVER feel full. It was a different feeling - it was more in my chest than my stomach, but I felt the signal and at the first sign I knew to stop. I'm comitted to being a good bandster, so I'm following the rules to a T. Tomorrow I'm set to go back to work and I think I'll be fine. The surgeon said as long as I felt okay, going back 3 days post-op would be okay.

 

My post-op appointment is May 30th and this morning I weighed in at 222.4. I would love nothing more to be in the 215ish range when I see the surgeon, so it's time to step up the exercise.

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♥LovetheNewMe♥

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Glad your doing well, just a word of caution for going back to work. Remember to take your food and remember you will get tired becasue your not eating that many calories yet. I went back day 5 after surgery, and I felt fine but tired quickly. I took a business trip on day 7 and did ok, I carried my protein powder and snacks with me. Good luck you have a good attitude and this is very important and following the rules is also important. I wish you great success.

azhoselady

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Jen you are doing great! I am still very tired and taking some pain meds for my left side port pain. I have 11 days off. I don't think I could go back tomorrow but I also do sales so I am in and out a lot. I am so impressed! Good job. Your attitude is amazing. You can do it I know you can. keep us posted

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