Hello AMOS friends! It has been a while since I posted so I thought I would update you on my progress. I am almost 12 weeks post op, and I am feeling terrific! As of last Wednesday, I had lost 92 pounds. I have so much energy I don't know what to do with myself! I can teach all day and still have energy left to spend with my own kids in the evening. I no longer cringe when I see a long corridor. Chairs with arms are still a problem, but my seat belt actually has some slack!
I can tie my own shoes, pick things up off the floor, and can wash all my 2000 body parts!
I can't say that it has all been easy. I have had some head issues with cravings and wanting to eat all day. Once I ate way too much (once? well...) and I decided I should make myself throw up. I tried, but I can't! So I told myself that I just have to watch what goes in more carefully. I didn't REALLY want to be bulimic, anyway. I have also had some problems with my knee and my right foot and haven't been able to exercise as much as I would like. I am working on these issues, and am gaining so much self-confidence with my success.
To those pre-ops who are so worried about pain, what to bring to the hospital, etc., etc.:
My surgery just seems like a distant memory. The pain and inconvenience of recovery is a very small price to pay for the improved life I am enjoying now. Concentrate on how much better your life will be once you start losing. Yes, this surgery is "just a tool," but it is my miracle.
Love to all,