2 month post surgery update.

**Pheeel21** · 12-02-2017 12:42 PM

Today December 2nd 2017 is two months since my sleeve surgery.

Some results. I lost 25 lbs in the first month, 15 lbs in the second month. Down 40 since surgery and adding the 19 I lost during the fun pre-op diet I am down 59 since September19th. I am pretty happy about this. I am only 40 from my goal. I hope to reach my goal by April 1st, 2018. I just renewed my drivers license and it was fun to put a new lower weight down on my record.

I am a male age 65 and 6 foot tall. My Cholesterol was tested 3 days ago and I am at 124 Cholesterol and 93 Triglycerides. My HDl and LDl ratios are also excellent. My doctor is taking me off my statin medication. My cholesterol was never really that high 180-215 but being off any medication is good. My blood pressure is down to around 126/75. My doctor wants me on my blood pressure meds for another 2 months and then he will decide if I should be off the meds. I walk every day 2-3 miles and my resting heart rate is around 64 and dropping.

Inches. Since September 19th my chest is down 2.5", my waist is down 6" , hips are down 7 " ( mostly my fat ass) and my thighs are down 2.5". I need new clothes. Guess what's on my Christmas list?

In two days I start my 3 times per week sessions with a personal trainer. This guy is good, he has all kinds of certifications and was a college golfer. We will start slow and do a total body plan. Since back surgery 4 years ago my legs are weak and that will be a priority. He tested my body fat % at 33% with some gizmo that send electrical currents through my body. My power lifting days are long gone and he want tone and flexibility. Perfect for golf.

I feel great and am slowly learning the signs of when I am full. I am adding more vegetables and fruit. Still trying to increase my fluid intake. Sleeping well. I had my first serious meeting with Mr.15 year old Glenlivet yesterday and boy their not kidding when they said your tolerance is lower. No problem but a learning event.

Again a major thanks to all future, recent and past sleeve partners for your encouragement and solid advice. This surgery really works. I am ready for the challenge to reach my goal and stay there. I will probably post pictures at 6 months.

**Christie13** · 12-02-2017 01:26 PM

Sounds like you are doing really great!! It is going to just keep getting better and better. You are going to look and feel so much younger. It is like a fountain of youth! I am so thankful to my sleeve, my skilled surgeon, and all my wonderful forum friends.

**Stacey03** · 12-02-2017 03:31 PM

Yay, you're doing so great Phil, Can't wait to see these pics! :-)

**Tamera2** · 12-02-2017 04:24 PM

Congratulations on all your success! You are going to be amazed when ou start working with your trainer how much better stronger and how much more you’ll be able to do. Thanks for the update. Sleeve is the fountain of youth

**Ann2** · 12-02-2017 04:49 PM

Pheeel, you are doing GREAT! It's so good to be getting off those medications, and your vitals (BP, etc.) are so much improved! Congratulations.

You must be over the moon.

**tomgearhart** · 12-02-2017 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by Pheeel21

Today December 2nd 2017 is two months since my sleeve surgery. I feel great and am slowly learning the signs of when I am full. I am adding more vegetables and fruit. Still trying to increase my fluid intake. Sleeping well. I had my first serious meeting with Mr.15 year old Glenlivet yesterday and boy their not kidding when they said your tolerance is lower. No problem but a learning event.

You and I have similar stories and both had the surgery on Oct. 2nd. I wish I could do some exercise but I'm not there yet. I also had my first bit of alcohol yesterday. I had two vodka and cranberry and three draft Bud Lights, over the span of four hours. I'm surprised that I could drink any beer as I was told I'd NEVER be able to drink beer again. Wrong! It went down smooth and had no problems. I didn't get hammered and I felt decent this morning! Woo hoo!