Positive Stuff
Hi Everyone. I have been on here whining about stuff so I took a step back and looked at the positive. I am 68-years old, so I suppose recovery and health issues are a little harder for us. I was at 208 lbs at surgery and have lost 21 lbs since plus 14 lbs from fasting before, so good but have been at a stall. I know I HAVE to exercise but haven't been because of weather and issues etc.
Anyhoo....I look good; the fat on my cheeks are gone. I went from size 18/20 to 16. My daughter is giving me her clothes (she lost 60 lbs.). I have more energy, my Tryglicerides are at Normal range for the first time in YEARS, they cut my BP medicine in half. All of my other blood work is normal. So healthwise, things are so much better.......NSV, i can tie my shoes, put my boots on without breathing hard. I can cross my legs, sit in smaller chairs, close the car door without getting my but cheek slammed in the door---LOL. Life is truly so much better already and I have so much more to go with more good things.
I can eat almost everything at 7-8 weeks out and water is finally going down easier and I love my water. It was just getting stuck but now it's better. I can go to restaurants with friends and find things to eat. My friends always feel sorry for me and offer a bite of this and that but I am truly satisfied with what I have. In fact, I watch people eat these huge meals and can't believe I used to do that. I just miss drinking something with my meal and after; I think I feel left out.
So I AM happy I did this. I had my doubts, but these things are all part of recover and are normal. I always freak out because I think I am the only one, but we all go through these things post-surgery. I am looking forward to all the good new things that will happen and losing more weight and getting even healthier. Thank you my little sleeve friend
Me too. I have been gaining and losing the same two pounds for weeks and my protein, water is good and my calories are under 700 per day. My surgeon told me this will NOT work unless I exercise every single day; especially at my age and I haven't, for a thousand reasons and excuses I can think of. It's my fault and I know it. Once I start excercising I will be fine; just got to start. And, even though I am having some palpatation issues, my cardiologist told me in no uncertain terms; I MUST exercise. So there you have it, that's what we must do. I have just decided to remain positive and get off my butt, even if it is a 10-minute walk three times a day. That's the only way to break these stalls. You are not a failure and neither am I. We can do this!
Wow, 1400 calories... Holy cow! thanks for the post I will think months. I have kicked my scale under the bed so I don't weigh every day. We all know how that goes. No weight loss, might as well eat that cookie. I am 5'2", so to be at 113 lbs seems the impossible dream but my surgeon seems to think I can do it in a years time. Thanks for the reply; it gives me hope.
