Hi February losers! I know we've got a great group in the pre-op sub forum, but now that we are on to week two, thought we should start the thread over here too! I see a few other Feb stragglers around so hopefully they can join here too.

I had my surgery on Monday 2/3. I'm down 10.5 as of one week. Not sure if this is a normal amount or not. I'm not getting in much calories, but do get in Protein of at least 50g per day (need to up this) and all my Water. I have a drain which still causes me pain. Other than that thing, I'm doing good on my incision and recovery. Today I start back up work, but thankfully it's from home and I just have to work on a laptop or computer.

So looking forward to the losing phase of this journey with you all and learning and growing from each other.

Edited February 10, 201412 yr by kimr

Thanks Claire. You have been such an inspiration for me.

I finally made an appointment to see the Bari plastic. I have a consultant appointment on the 23rd of April. I have not lost all the weight that I want but my dr thinks that all the skin is having an effect on my hip. I am walking with a limp. I also have not been able to take any weight off this past year. That has been disappointing. I guess I will see what she has to say. I am pretty scared.

I hope that your appointment goes well. Try not to be too worried about it. You need to allow enough time to recover but I haven't found it scary, but we are all different. See what she says at your appointment and then think about what is best for you. I am pleased that I have had it done.

Take care

Claire

Hope the appointment goes really well and is reassuring and gives you the answers that you want.

Take care

Claire