Hey sethp how have you been? Its been almost 100 days for me and my weight loss is kinda at a standstill, is this normal?

Seth, how did you accomplish the "weight loss so far" ticker and icon on your signature? I'd like to put something similar on mine but can't figure it out.

I think that's great about purchasing the Harley! My husband is of the other camp but I too would love it if he got a trike! I would feel safer..good luck I am sure you will get there! Heather

SethP HAHAH Dont let my husband hear that he did have a massive honda Valkyrie but has swapped it for a Honda sport bike and its more nippy around the mountains! But i had my time on Bikes i had a Suzuki when i was 21 and i my then tall boyfriend rode it off a small bridge we flew through the air and landed in a river...that was 1976 a very hot summer in England..so now when we glide around a curve although i am a perfect bike passenger i have never forgotten the feeling of falling as we went around the curve! so i dont go out often with Jim on his bike even tho he is an excellent rider!
Yes i am ok with losing less fast as i am trying to tone up now and worried that i might not do it and have flappy bits - gonna post this on your page too just in case you dont see it! Thanks SethP

Thanks for the welcome

Hi thanks for the good wishes! It has been 4 days since my surgery and I'm feeling much better today! How is it going for you?

Thanks so much for the support! I did have to go to a crawfish boil yesterday. It was for all the staff at work. I managed okay. I talked a lot, peeled 'em slow, skipped the potatoes and corn, french bread and beer. Drank my unsweetened tea. I ate more than I would if I had eaten at home, but way less than I usually do! I have one more day of work (I bet at least one of my kids gives me chocolate) then the weekend and my parents will be here. I already warned them no big meals, but my parents are great cooks and one of the biggest ways they show affection is with food. They don't get it and they're too old to change. At least they can feed my kids. LOL! Wishing you continued healing!

Hope you are doing well. Let us know your progress as soon as your able. I am 4 days post op and just now feeling like sitting at computer.

Best wishes Seth, thinking about you, see you on the sleeved side.

Hi Seth - ok I get your job now and wow that is going to be hard but I know, we do what we have to. I came home as I said to six kids who thought out of hospital equaled fine. Definitely wear a brace - a support compression garment - every day to support your stomach which will be swollen. Not just your back - they make ones that hold all the way around your tummy as well. And they make them for men - harder to find but if you go online I'm sure you can get one. You do not want to be on that rig and have the internal stitches pop! The garment will rub on your incisions but if you pad them well before your shift begins they should be fine and then when you can rest, just air it out. I will be praying for you Seth!

Hi Seth, thanks for your reply to my latest blog post. What I would say about work is that if it is necessary to go back as soon as you are planning (and I GET IT) then please make sure your family know that once you get home you are done for the day. Easy to say but you've got to do that, you need that rest and literally just focusing on trying to eat slowly, take time to digest, and take time to rest. Of course I absolutely pray you will have the great recovery many here have had - but its good to plan for a longer deal so that your family are ready with the proper expectations and you are getting what you need. I wish you well!! Blessings

Congrats May Sleever!! Our time has finally come; Good Luck with your NEW Journey, Wishing you a Speedy Recovery...Remember to Sip, Walk, & Rest...

Hey there. I'm doing real well and I thank my lucky stars that my low BMI means I don't need to do the pre-op diet. My life and outlook would be vastly different if that was the case.
Apart from the diet and the limitations of your location how are your finding your anxiety levels? Elevated or as steady as a rock?
Wishing you well.

We have one week to go until our Surgery date of May 10. How are you coping with the lead up?