11/02/2025
Here is my "One Month Post-Op" video. It’s hard to believe it’s already been 30 days since my gastric sleeve surgery! I’ve learned a lot in the last month...not just about food and healing, but about patience and listening to my body.
I’ve lost 62 pounds so far (41 before surgery, 21 since), but the scale hasn’t always been steady. There were days it stalled, and even went up a little; then it dropped again. That’s normal. The important thing is to keep following the plan and trust the process.
I just took my first post-surgery trip, and that came with its own lessons. Traveling after surgery means being careful about things like blood clots, staying hydrated, and learning how to look for food on a restaurant menu that fits with my new diet. And trust me, yes, your body will let you know when you’ve pushed too far. For me, that meant getting the “foamies” (that weird frothy feeling when your stomach says, “enough!”).
I’ve also caught myself forgetting I even had surgery a couple of times and taking one bite too many or sipping while eating. I *feel* normal, and sometimes it happens. You learn, adjust, and move on.
Exercise has also been a big part of this, not just for weight loss, but to keep my body healing and digestion moving. Protein is key. It’s how you make sure the weight you’re losing is the right kind of weight.
If you’re just starting your journey or thinking about it, I hope this helps show what the first 30 days are really like. It’s not easy, but it’s worth it.
Thanks to all who have been watching!
