Got my staples out today
Instead of sutures, I was stapled because I am allergic to Vicryl - a very common suture material.
Anyway -- all is well. I've lost 19 lbs. Am back up to 4 miles walking per day. I have to say that I attribute my ease with this surgery to my walking program. I didn't miss a beat, even the day after surgery. No fatigue and no loss in strength. So, anyone contemplating WLS should really try months ahead to hit the bricks and get in "walking shape".
And -- I can't believe how much more energy I have now out walking with just this beginning weight loss.
My bp has plummeted, and one more benefit .... the ankle swelling I've had for a couple of years has GREATLY diminished, in fact it is almost gone. WOW
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Lap-banded on Jan. 17, 2008
Highest weight ever (2005) >>> 310 lbs
Weight before Pre-op diet >>>> 289 lbs
My Current weight >>>>>>>>>>269 lbs
1st Goal (maybe Aug?) >>>>>> 225 lbs
Eventual Goal (two years?) >>> 200 lbs
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