4 Weeks Post-op Community Health Network Bariatric Services

Four weeks LapBand surgery post op. I am not taking my blood pressure any more. I am not taking my diabetic medicine any more, and the levels are in a normal range. This is the best news. I am feeling good. My weight loss since the surgery is 17.2 pounds and since I started my pre-op diet I have lost 32.6 pounds.

Bariatric surgery is not easy or for the weak. I think because I am in the field I have a “bypass” mentality. I should only be eating 2 ounces per meal, thus the freak out yesterday.

I am working on trying to get away from the constant thought of food and weight. This is a double-edged sword though because I need to journal thoughts and intake to keep me accountable. History shows me when I don’t do this, I don’t do well. Keeping food logs keeps me honest about what I am eating. I wish I could have constant thought (and action) about exercise. I have set a goal for myself to get on the treadmill this weekend and back to my “Fit to Fitter” class here at the bariatric center.

I feel like I am over the drama (especially mine) and upset of Dr. Ditslear leaving our program. I will miss Dr. Ditslear so much, but am thrilled to be able to work more with Dr. Berghoff and looking forward to how he can help us continue to move the program forward.

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by Pam Herman