Joevia

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I am home recouping, I came home on Thursday, July 2. I had the open RNY-distal, gall bladder removed, and a hernia repaired.
When I went back for my check up 6 days later, I've lost 41 lbs! IN 6 DAYS!
I am so excited that this is actually working for me!
My biggest challenge right now is protien, protien, protien - yuck!

I'm trying to find some I can tolerate. I wonder if it comes in pill form?

But anyway so good so far!

Thanks for your support OH family.

Hi everyone. I'm home and feeling super. My surgery went excellent. My care team was excellent now I'm home for the next part of my recovery.I'm a little tired but that will pass. I'll give more detail later. But I'm doing well

Just a little secret about myself, I'm not shy, nor am I outgoing, so I am so thankful for the friends who have reached out to me. >Hugs<

I am recognizing these friendships are going to become very important and hopefully lifelong. 

My friends and my family have been very supportive and I thank God everyday for them, but I am so happy to have met new people who "know" because they have been there or on their way. Most people I've reached out to, I've found through their post on the message boards because their tone & information given seemed sincere and uplifting, thanks! I would love to meet people in my area and am very interested in support groups, walking groups, exercise groups, book clubs, whatever! If you are interested in any of the above or know someone who might be, please feel free to contact me.
Thank you for joining me on this journey
Jojo

I passed my Pre Admission Testing! That was the last major hurdle I was worried about.
I am so relieved! Only thing is I have gall stones, never knew that, but the Dr. said it wouldn't prevent my surgery and that he would remove my gall bladder during surgery. Great, preventative measures! So for now I'm just counting down the days... 

Well I was finally able to upload my photos & change my avatar. Thanks for the many "how to" boards. And as I look through and choose my cute pics, I notice there are no or very few body shots or standing shots. I think after my surgery & lifestyle change I will insist on body shots, before I reach my goals & after. I realize I not only have to change my lifestyle, I need to change my attitude towards myself. I am re-learning to love myself, every inch! I'm not sure when I stopped, but I know when I am going to restart!

So tomorrow I have my 2 week pre-op appointment, then 2 weeks later, Happy New Year to Me!