Let the Journey Begin :)
Today I had my 4 week post-op visit to the doctor and I lost an additional 15 pounds!! That makes a total of 35 pounds. I am very happy, however, when I look down the road of how much more I have to accomplish, it's kind of overwhelming. However, that said, I have to celebrate a success of both surviving the surgery, adapting to my new routines and try desperately, daily, to get in my protein and water.....also, let's not forget, the loss of 35 pounds, which is totally amazing in one month!!! HOORAY!!!
I did go to get my pedicure and manicure yesterday and I'm mentally preparing myself for work on Monday, Ugh!!! If anyone other than myself is reading this journal, which is OK, cause I'm enjoying it anyway.....but I posted post-op 1 month pictures today and I do see a difference, can't wait till month 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, etc....
Today at my office visit, during my examination, the doctor said I had a hernia. Believe it or not, I really have NO idea what that means, didn't ask what that means, so now I have to go look it up on the web. It's not really hurting me, but it's right below my belly-button and it's definitely protruding from my skin...sheesh, another surgery, that's all I need....but maybe that will help my case for my tummy-tuck that I'm sure I'll need....hope the pain holds off till I'm done losing the weight...sheesh, wondering where I got it??????
Ok, till next time....
January 14, 2002 - (Monday)
I tried to update my journal on Friday, I typed and typed and typed and then when I tried to "save" the page to update it, I couldn't. I tried numerous times, but it just wouldn't do it. So today I'm trying again. I will update periodically as I type (so I don't pull my hair out when I'm done when I can't save it again!!). I don't know why you cannot print a page here on geocities....that alone would have made the whole situation less annoying!!!!!! Ugh!
Anyway, things are going OK. Food and drink are still an issue. I try harder each day, but I just HATE water. Years ago, on a diet - far, far, away.....lol.....I used to drink drink drink and water never bothered me. I didn't mind it. I'm hoping, through time, I will be able to get back to tolerating water. I realize that my capacity to "chug a lug" is limited, and perhaps that is my issue, it just takes so darn long to finish a 16 oz. bottle of water, but it's such an issue...and my urine is such a dark color...I have to get better. I did find that I do like Diet Snapple, so I'll have to go to the store and see what flavors they have. I bought Diet Snapple Peach Iced Tea, which was tasty, but I doubt I could drink that for long, it does have an after taste. Protein has been an issue since Christmas Day when I threw up. For some reason, since then I really don't want to eat AT ALL. I have been eating more recently..such as tuna, jello, american cheese, string cheese, Wendy's Chili, a turkey breast, but my ability to eat a decent amount is limited. I hope I will be able to tolerate steak and potatoes and bread at some point. But since bread and carbs are an issue to me, I guess I can wait a bit to get some control over that issue. I definitely am a "carbo-holic".
Overall, I'm going to try to mention what I'm eating more on this website, so that I can look back and reflect in a year or so just what I went through in the first weeks of my new life. A lot of websites deal with the emotional issues and the "what size am I fitting into now" issues and that is great, but in the early stages since my surgery, I'd really like to have known what people are eating, since food is not a good thing right now for me.
Wanted to mention -- Survivor...so glad Ethan won. Even though I wasn't into it as much as I usually was (I was a fanatic before), I was happy he won. WTG Ethan!! The farmer Tom turned out to be a lunatic in the end. Since TV is not really good this year, I'm down to Food TV 24/7...lol. I guess if I can't eat it, seeing it being prepared is the next best thing!!! lol.
On the doctor front, I don't have to go back for another 2 months..Wondering how much I'll be down then?? Feeling better everyday and so glad I had the surgery, even with all the food/water issues....
Oh totally forgot, today is my first day back to work since the surgery. It's a little difficult...reading all the emails and getting caught up on everything that has happened this past month, but I guess I have to get used to it...need that paycheck!! Sheesh, wouldn't it be nice if they just gave me the paycheck and I didn't have to show up!!?? Boy, of boy, I think I'm delirious...hahaha..I miss my afternoon nap!!!!!!! waaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!
Oh well, till next time...
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