FrankinTexas

Hi Karl! I have had some upper back pain, but I am thinking mine is exercise related. You may want to check with your doctor just to be on the safe side.

Yay, Karl !!!!!!!!????????????????

So tonight I finished the 9 week c25k training program. 9 weeks and 45 miles!!! I'm SO damn proud of myself!!!
As I was doing my cool down I was feeling nostalgic. Tonight I walked out of the house with my headphones and told the kids I'd be back. I recall a time the kids were too young to be able to leave, making finding time to exercise hard. And then I was thankful that despite being 'super morbidly obese,' (side note I just thought of the acronym SUMO... ugh, I hate that even more!!!) my knee and joints don't ache. It all made me realize that I picked the best time possible time in my life to have this surgery.
Well now I'm gonna work at bettering my pace and time, but guess I'll look for a new form of exercise to add in too.

A lady I work with regained all of her weight and maybe some extra. Now that I know more about WLS, I know that she was dumping. I would hear her throwing up in the restroom. When I asked her if she was ok, she told me it was from the surgery. I didn't realize at the time she was eating too much and eating sweets.
I know more people who have been successful than failed with bypass. They followed the program and look amazing.
I'm 5 weeks tomorrow VSG and it's a daily battle, but I know that it will be worth it in the end. Trying hard to stick to the plan. I'm always researching and trying to figure out what works for me. ????

I had a RNY gastric bypass surgery on 16 May 2013. As I worked my way through the recovery process, I decided to publish a short article called "How I Survived Bariatric Surgery". It is available at http://www.breadandbutterscience.com/Surgery.pdf
This is my before and after photograph at around the 6 month mark. http://www.breadandbutterscience.com/Operation.jpg
Since I am now 27 months post-op, I felt it was time to publish an update to the original document. It is called "How I Survived Bariatric Surgery, Part II". It is available at http://www.breadandbutterscience.com/Surgery2.pdf
I have been in the "Maintenance" phase for 20 months now. I know many people are wrestling with the fear of weight gain after they bottom out. This "Part II" article documents the approach that I used.

I slept one night in my recliner, but then slept fine in the bed. I propped some pillows around myself. I was lucky that my incisions did not cause me any pain.

Hi friends! Yesterday was my 4 week post-op. Things are going well. I have been able to tolerate soft foods and am beginning to add "regular" goods a little at a time. The only issue I have is the one that most of you have talked about.......constipation. It is a struggle to get in the 80 grams of Protein and 64 ounces of Fluid, but I will continue to strive to make it!

Hi friends! Yesterday was my 4 week post-op. Things are going well. I have been able to tolerate soft foods and am beginning to add "regular" goods a little at a time. The only issue I have is the one that most of you have talked about.......constipation. It is a struggle to get in the 80 grams of Protein and 64 ounces of Fluid, but I will continue to strive to make it!

I'm off the diabetes, cholesterol & high blood pressure meds! I FEEL GREAT!!! the best move I have ever made ???????? I just had to share ????

Karl,
I am now 4 weeks out and just now able to walk about 30 minutes. Take it easy. I had very little energy the first two weeks and just walked in my house; however, I live in Texas where the lows have been in the 80s and the highs have been 100-101. That was another good reason to walk in the house! lol

I have been using Biotene mouth spray.

Keeping you in prayer, Karl! Glad you are on the bench!

Thanks for posting this! So well said! My nerves are also starting to get to me. I am scheduled for July 27th. We can do this!!

Excited for you! See you on the losers bench. I just scooted over to make room.

I am so happy for you, Karl! We are here to support you. Please keep us posted as soon as you feel up to it. Congrats!!

I felt the same way in the days leading up to my surgery. I was elated, yet terrified. I knew I was making the right decision and am so happy I went through with it. I will say a prayer for you. You can do it!

Woo Hoo!!!!!!! Happy for you!

I felt the same way in the days leading up to my surgery. I was elated, yet terrified. I knew I was making the right decision and am so happy I went through with it. I will say a prayer for you. You can do it!

I promise it gets better. By day 3, I was finally okay and was not craving foods. You can do it, Karl!

So glad you are doing well! I am doing well. Just trying to sip and walk!

I am back home! Feels good to be on the losers bench! ????

I am so excited to hear you had your surgery and that you are doing well. I have been remiss in checking the forum. Welcome to the Losers Bench. I am scooting over to make room!!

I am so excited to hear you had your surgery and that you are doing well. I have been remiss in checking the forum. Welcome to the Losers Bench. I am scooting over to make room!!

I like unjury. My favorite is chocolate Splendor. They also have on that tastes like chicken Soup.

I am back home! Feels good to be on the losers bench! ????