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Traci J.

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  1. Traci J.

    3 weeks out

    By Traci J.,

    So today I had my first follow up with the surgeon. I'm down 21 lbs. since day of surgery and he said I was doing exceptionally well considering I haven't had any pain, vomiting, nausea, BM issues, or problems with what I've eaten so far.
     
    So I've been told I should make some goals that I hope to meet with help of the sleeve. I honestly don't have many, but here are a few.
     
    1. To not be a diabetic (met 12/20, was released from hospital off my medication)
    2. To be below 248 lbs. (that will be the lowest I've been since 2000)
    3. To be below 200 lbs. by my 42nd birthday.
    4. To ride a horse, without feeling like I'll break it's back. lol
    5. To go to an amusement park and ride all the rides I haven't been able to.
     
    That's about it. I guess now I need to figure out what rewards I want to give myself when I meet these goals. Not that meeting them isn't a reward in itself.
  2. Traci J.

    Let the healing begin!

    By Traci J.,

    So my adventure began at the end of July when after researching for several months, I decided it was time. On August 29th I saw the surgeon. The entire process to get insurance approval was pretty easy and I had no problems or setbacks. I was approved on November 5th, and could've had surgery the following Friday, but decided to wait until my work closed for xmas break. I was finally sleeved on 12/19/12 and everything went well. I didn't need any pain meds following surgery and haven't had any trouble with drinking as of yet. The biggest thing I've noticed is that I nap ALOT. I am working on getting my liquids in, so far I am up to 55g. of protein and close to 20 oz. of water, tea, etc. I can tell I'm full when I get a spasm type pain in my sternum or I start to burp...so I stop and wait. I get to start yogurt, eggs, cream of wheat and soups w/o chunks on 12/26, but I will start a day early as my mom-in-law made her famous potato soup just for me for xmas, and I will eat a little of it. I will see how my new tummy handles that....hopefully well. I'd really hate to get sick at her place because I know she'd feel bad. As for exercise, it's been pretty windy and cold here, so I've been doing laps in the house often and am hoping to get outside to walk soon. So far, I feel pretty lucky. Hoping it will stay this smooth during the food transitions.

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