6 month post Op update

[Mike Long 52]

51 minutes ago, vikingbeast said:

That's amazing. You must feel like a new man. Congrats and thanks for sharing!

Thank you! And yes, I feel like a new man. It’s actually surreal because I just thought I’d always be like I was.

[Mike Long 52]

27 minutes ago, Elidh said:

Wow, Mike - you are an inspiration!

Thank you! 👊🏼

[learn2cook 620]

Kudos to you! What an inspiring story.

[Candace76 212]

Thank you for sharing your inspirational story. Sharing your honest experience, the challenges & the victories will be helpful or relatable to so many. I am so happy for you & hope to hear more from you as you continue this process. Lots of luck & congratulations! 👏🥳😁

[Mike Long 52]

22 minutes ago, Candace76 said:

Thank you for sharing your inspirational story. Sharing your honest experience, the challenges & the victories will be helpful or relatable to so many. I am so happy for you & hope to hear more from you as you continue this process. Lots of luck & congratulations! 👏🥳😁

Thanks! I will continue to document the journey and I agree that when you see other people’s stories of success, failures, opportunities and everything in between, it’s really inspirational. I hope I can help a little with that as well.

[Mike Long 52]

On 9/24/2021 at 7:47 PM, learn2cook said:

Kudos to you! What an inspiring story.

Thank you! 👊🏼

[Jaye W 220]

Congrats on your good work!

[lizonaplane 1,613]

On 9/24/2021 at 7:39 PM, Mike Long said:

Thank you! I’m walking at a 15 min mile. So it takes me about 75 mins. I own a treadmill but I walk 99% outside. I’ve found the key is to go on different routes. I sometimes walk downtown, around our park, around my neighborhood or the high school track. I’ve found that walking does wonders for me and not just the calorie burn. I put on my music and just get mental clarity. I highly suggest it if you’re able.

I love to listen to podcasts while I walk. My pace is about 20 min per mile; today was the first day I was actually faster than BEFORE surgery. (2.5 weeks out). I just did a mile though today because I had to get back to pretending to work LOL. I haven't gotten up to 5 miles yet. Two is mostly what I do. I have a lovely path across the street that goes along the river in a loop. I have a treadmill too in case it's too hot or cold or rainy.

Congrats on your success so far! It's very impressive. I'm hoping I get over the difficulties I've had being hungry all the time. It doesn't feel like GERD or head hunger, but I guess it could be.