Two weeks and very happy

[dawnr 16]

I have been telling everyone that I had my sleeve done on August 9th and I am doing great. Well I saw my doctor today for my two week post op and I am doing better than great. I know this will sound crazy but he released me to eating anything I can tolerate as of today. I did become lactose intolerant after the 1st week and was told to go ahead to stage 2 soft foods at that time. I did great on the soft foods. When the doctor asked me how I was feeling and how I was tolerating my soft foods I told him it was going great. He also wanted to be sure I was not having any problems with my bowels and I assured him that was fine too. After talking and my examine he said I have progressed faster than he ever expected from any of his patients and said he sees no reason to restrict my diet. WOW I was shocked but elated.

Crazy as this sounds I feel like a brand new person, being given a new lease on life.

I lost 6 lbs in two weeks and the doctor was really happy with that. I am 59 years old, 4' 10 " tall and weighed in at 175 at my surgery. I am not what you call extremely heavy but I have lots of medical issues that created the need for this surgery. High Blood pressure, sleep Apnea, spinal stenosis, hip joint degeneration, arthritis in both knees, just to name a few. I was classified as disabled by SS in 2008 and I hate that I can't enjoy life like I should. I have tried every diet out on the market and then some and nothing helps, I had my thyroid radiated as it was not working and that didn't help with the weight issues at all.

The weight has been pulling me down physically and emotionally. When I found out about the sleeve I was so glad to know there was finally something that might help me.

I have a total of 50 lbs to lose and I am just glad this surgery is available to help when nothing else did. I am so looking forward to getting healthy again. This is going to be my chance to enjoy life again.

Thanks for listening.

[virtygirl 11]

Dawn, that's awesome. Keep it up!

[HDubSleevery 25]

That is great! I am 4'10" too and I had been 180 for most of my adult life. After I had my baby I developed hypothyroid and shot up to 207! I'm 10 days out and I've lost 19 lbs! I can't believe I am back in the 180s again! I never thought I would be so happy with that.

[dawnr 16]

That is great! I am 4'10" too and I had been 180 for most of my adult life. After I had my baby I developed hypothyroid and shot up to 207! I'm 10 days out and I've lost 19 lbs! I can't believe I am back in the 180s again! I never thought I would be so happy with that.

That is really great...I understand I had to have my thyroid radiated for similar conditions. It makes it nearly impossible to get the weight off. Thank Heavens for the sleeve. Keep up the good work.

[Sassygirl06 962]

good for you! keep up the good work!

[MeMeMEEE 206]

Dawn and HDub - I am 4'11'' so feel the short pain!! What sounds like a small amount to some is a very large amount at our height!

[HDubSleevery 25]

Dawn and HDub - I am 4'11'' so feel the short pain!! What sounds like a small amount to some is a very large amount at our height!

You are SO right. 5 pounds look like 10 when you are short. I am amazed every morning when I have lost a pound or two. I haven't started doing any real walking yet because I am still so tired after a day of work. As the weight comes off and I get to solid foods I really hope I can get back into walking.

SHORTIES UNITE!!!