Pam Goldrick

Had my first post-op today. Lost 10 pounds since pre-op. I really wasn't prepared for the weight gain I experienced during the surgical phase. When I got home, I had gained 9 pounds. So really, in my mind, I've lost 19. Not that it matters that much. I have had no nausea, no diarrhea, pain is just superficial. The worst part of surgery for me was the gas. My belly felt very heavy for the 1st 4 days and the discomfort was sort of above the stomach area, making it difficult to take a deep breath. My best friend was the inspirometer thingy they give you after surgery to help you expand your lungs. Walking also helped a lot, though getting out of bed was hard as I was on one of the beds that inflates and deflates. I kept in mind that all the discomforts I was having would pass and I was excited to start feeling better and losing weight. I am taking an extra week off to build my endurance. I do get tired but it's only 10 days post-op. Pam

Hi: My name is pam. I had surgery 2/23/2015. Just started week 2 and thus far doing well. Since I just turned 63, I am looking for support from other folks that have done this post age 60. I was thrilled that the hospital where I work is a "center of excellence" for bariatrics. I have 2 siblings that had bypass a few years back but I never wanted surgeons to mess with my intestines. I'm headed to the gym today to check my endurance. I am supposed to go back to work 3/9. I will stay out another week if I feel I won't be able to keep up the pace. I work as a nurse in the NICU, generally high paced. My challenge will be getting all the Fluid and Protein in when it's a crazy shift. I have about 110 pounds I want to lose.

Isopure tastes better to me

Surgery 2/23. Celebrated my 63 birthday today. Blew out the candle in the jello with the wish I won't be so jiggly next year.