Hello! My name is Terri. My surgery was performed on April 5, 2010. I'm 5 weeks post-op and to date have lost 37.2 lbs. I have a long way to go, but I'm getting there finally :thumbup:

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Hi Terri! It sounds like you have a great start on your journey!!! Are you still on the mushy stage of food or what are you able to eat now and what excercise program are you on?

Hi Rhonda. I actually am on regular foods now, with the exception of starch. The clinic that performed my surgery has patients progress quicker than most other bariatric centers. I eat mostly grilled chicken breast, lettuce, eggs, and various fruits. I had my first fill last week though and it seems like maybe I'm not tolerating raw veggies very well.

Oh and I'm not really on a "program" for exercise per say. I'm just working out on my own currently. I try to walk 2 miles each day. I use the stretch bands and weight machines for weight training. I started trying to run again and was able to run a mile today without stopping. My goal is to be able to get back to running 3 miles per day.

I am two weeks out and have lost 14lbs.. did you lose more earlier or later on in your five weeks?

I lost 17 lbs before my surgery date and I've lost 20 in the 5 weeks after surgery. The first week after surgery I lost 10 lbs, but that didn't last long. I'm averaging 4 lbs a week, but they say they only want you to lose 1-2 lbs a week. I'm sure it will slow down.