jyelton

WorkingMom: I am just doing a lot of walking so far. I was very active prior to surgery so not feeling really super the first few days was a bummer. I'm up to just over 2 miles on the treadmill on hillclimb mode but have cut back on the pre-op intensity of the incline. I really feel best when I am exercising.....it helps the gas pains that I get by helping me to burp. :tt1:) Looking forward to climbing back in the pool next Monday.....the doc has given me her blessing at the two week point. The other thing I am totally craving for exercise is weight lifting--4.5 weeks left for that and counting. I was pretty groggy for the first 2 days post-op due to the pain meds and anesthetic, I'm sure. I was able to completely be off pain medication by day 4. The other MAJOR bonus for me that has kept me encouraged is the weight that has already come off. As of day 7 I was down 10 lbs! Yippee! Take care, WorkingMom.....I am sure everything will work out well. Try to stress less! :wub:

Good morning, all! I am writing at 8 days post-op and happy to report that I am feeling very well. I feel nearly normal already and am getting lots of exercise which is helping a lot. I hope that all of you who are thinking about the surgery will seriously consider it. I think it will be very positive for you. It sure has been for me! Take care out there! Jody

I was super scared right before I went in. I was mostly aprehensive because it was an "elective" surgery and was concerned about the possible side effects of blood clots, etc. I just kept thinking, "what if." I am 8 days out from my surgery now and do not regret it at all. Thinking back on my aprehension, I believe that the thinking is part of putting myself last. I have teens and a husband of nearly 20 years that I always put before myself. That has to stop. I qualified for the surgery due to my weight (obviously) and insulin resistance. Insulin resistance unchecked becomes diabetes. I just can't become diabetic!!!! It really has been a positive experience. I am thankful that I am seeing results already. I weighed myself last night and had lost 10 lbs in 1 week. :wub:) It's okay to be "selfish." In the end, it is the most unselfish thing you can do for yourself and your family. PS I "backed out" of my first surgery 18 months ago!