It has been over a year since my first surgery date, and only a year and 4 days since I was discharged from the hospital and really began to lose weight like I should have right after the surgery. As of today I have officially lost 82 pounds.
My strength is coming back and I am getting closer to doing almost all the things that I had done prior to the surgery. I did speak with my bariatric doctor about still having pain and issues in my side and how long it is taking to fully heal. He informed me that I need to still be careful not to lift things that are too heavy or I could herniate my side. The best way I could describe what he told me is that where my fistula was that it closed partially by mending with my side and that is why I have sensitivity right there close to my skin. He also informed me to be more aware that I need to be careful of my food choices in case it will increase my chances of having a bowel instruction due to the fact the way my fistula healed.
I am thankful to know this information in advance so I can do what is needed in my diet to prevent these things from happening the best way I can.
Life is looking good and I feel much healthier than I did a year ago and most of all I feel happier with myself and my diabetes has been non existence since I was released from the hospital.
