2 week check up!

Got a good report from my surgeon, Dr. Schram. He lifted all exercise restrictions and moved me to pureed food. He also told me I can now drive...Yay! I have my freedom back.

Talked with NUT, Dena and she said I am doing really well. They don't expect people to lose anything at the 2 week checkup, but I am down 15% of my excess weight already. So, she gave me 2 thumbs up!

I have gone from 207.5 to 192 in 2 weeks! I still have over 87 lbs to lose, but know that I will do it, one day at a time, by measuring my portions, listening to my new body and pouch, and following rules such as no drinking of beverages at least 5 minutes before or 30 minutes after a meal.

Another restriction is no drinking from a straw for at least 6 months. I cannot now nor ever chew gum, nor take any capsule type of pills..no ibuprofen...only Tylenol for pain, and I should always carry a card with me that lets any medical personnel know that I am a bariatric patient.

Today, I walked outside for 30 minutes. The fresh air felt good...Took the dogs, too. They are my exercise buddies, until my hubby joins me. I am easing into exercise, because up till now, I have led a pretty sedentary lifestyle.