newme1962

I am almost 56, I was sleeved 6/27 and I feel like (and I’m not exaggerating in the least ) like I had a miracle happen to me. I have struggled with my weight my entire life and the past 15 years were the worst between getting divorced and raising two kids on my own . Food became my emotional escape . I became a very large woman who felt super uncomfortable with herself . Everyday of my life I beat myself up over and over for allowing myself to become obese . Dieting became a no win situation and I honestly lost a tremendous amount and self esteem throughout the years that I hung onto and increased my weight . Now ... only 8 weeks post op and I feel like another person . I’ve lost 35 pounds pre and post which on me makes a huge difference . The first three days post op were the worst but within a week I was walking easily 4 miles a day . It’s quite an adjustment to eat in such a different way, but it’s worth every sacrifice when I am gaining my confidence back and feeling hopeful and optimistic about the future . When I look in the mirror, it shocks me ! I look like I did years ago . It’s like I got my old self back and it feels so good! So yeah ... at almost 56 , I’m feeling like I’m 40 again ! And I’m only 8 weeks out ?

I’m 3 weeks 3 days post op and as I posted yesterday I had a terrible experience with a few thin slices of bananas in my oatmeal. Honestly , I think it was the worst experience I have had with any food post op. I would definitely start very slowly with banana and perhaps not have it on an empty stomach which I think may have have contributed to my quick dumping experience since it was breakfast .