Hey...33 lbs is nothing to scoff about! I am sorry to hear that you have had some complications. Where they anything that might have been prevented or were they like the common ones that we read about on here, strictures and such? I went to a non-VA wls seminar last week but I am going to continue to persure this thru the VA. There is a wls seminar in Oct where I would have to go and I am hoping that I won't have to attend, it is like a 6 hour drive for me. I am supposed to call this place back a week from Fri and see what is going on. I have begun to lose the 10% of my excess weight by eating low carb. This is my third day and I am doing well with it. Since u are back I hope to be reading more about you on the boards. Take care!
Sorry for the delayed response..I was recovering..my surgery was on the 14th of July..and had a couple of complications along the way..but, I have to say now I feel 95% better (apart from twinges from the stictches to close up my abdominal wall)..I've lost 33 lbs (from the 14th of July til the 18th-I've not weighed myself this week yet)..not too bad, I guess! I'm a bit impatient to lose more..but my Doc sez as short as I am, probably 2-3lbs a week, realistically..though, "You'd be surprised, you might lose more!" So, I'm thinking positively.
My thoughts are with you, your family & your son..I hope he gets through basic, AIT & all that fun stuff. I'm sending boxes to my guys in Iraq & Afghanistan this week..my bi-monthly care stuff..you gotta love these guys!
Hi, Rebecca..just saw your post in the "newbie" section...and saw that you're an army mom...I'm also an Army "mom" of sorts..I've got guys I've "adopted" deployed in Iraq, Afghanistan & the Philippines..I'm a military "brat" so it's second nature to be a forever-USO, kinda. I hope you have a lovely day!
I hope you have a lovely day!