2 Weeks Post-op - 34 POUNDS Lost!!

I swear I never thought I'd feel as good as I do. The first few days were rough once the plumbing started working again. That is sorting it self out, but honestly, now nothing tastes good. I miss tomatoes soooo much! Can't have them until week 6. Darn! Even mayo tastes sweet, and I hate it. I want things to taste normal. I never craved sweets before anyway, so now I don't want stuff that usually has a tart or salty taste to taste sweet. And everything leaves the worst aftertaste. I've been told it gets better - I really am holding out hope!

Now, on to the good news - ok, so I gave it away in the title of the post! Gerald and I have been faithfully going to the gym each day at lunch (I'm enjoying it while I can, knowing next week we'll have to go before work). I think I am reaping some of the benefits now. I can already drive and I have not had any pain meds since Sunday night. Driving does not bother the tummy either. But the best news is that in 14 days, I have lost 23 POUNDS!! I have lost a total of 34 from Christmas when I received my approval letter. So, 34 POUNDS!!! I find it so hard to believe, as I'd rather have woke up skinny, but then I know that's not possible. I am enjoying the ride, as they say. I had toyed with not posting my actual weight, but what the heck. I'm not going to be fat anymore, so I don't care who knows. I weighed in before surgery at 294.4 and this morning my scales said 271.8. I can't believe I'll be in the 260s in another 2 pounds. Once I get to the 250s, I will be in territory that I haven't seen since 2001 when I trained for and ran the half marathon with Karen - I was 230 then. (Honestly, it seems so unreal at times.) Oh, and when I hit the magic 200 pound mark, I'm going to start running again. G and I are planning to run the Mardi Gras 1/2 Marathon next February in NOLA! He's psyched, and frankly, so am I! I just can't believe I will be able to do the next one without carrying another person on my back.

I feel so blessed!

I promise to update soon with details and funny stories about the day of surgery, and beyond while in the hospital.