| Post Op Journal, Let the Journey Begin... |
| October 10, 2002 - (Thursday) I'm still worried about the future (work wise) but I have vowed to stop stressing over the situation until there is something to stress over. So until further notice, I will not be worrying about my job until there are clear signs that I need to start worrying. Until then I'm focusing on getting my financial house in order so that I can be prepared if the worst happens. Anyhooo, tomorrow is my 10 month anniversary and we are going to the shore mid-day to begin packing the place up for major renovations that are to occur this winter. The whole place is being gutted and re-done so we have a lot of packing/moving to do. This is my sisters house at the beach but we all consider it "ours" -- can't wait to see it completed next summer. It will be so nice and roomier (especially nice that she's adding an additional bathroom, bedroom, garage for storage and a place for a washer/dryer). Oh yeah, next year she's also getting a jet ski -- now that is gonna be fun. Can't wait to be at goal, weight wise, and be jetting around on the bay. Up till now, I never touch the water...but next year, watch out!!! Again, with my anniversary tomorrow, not sure I'll have much time to write so I'm writing now...HAPPY 10TH MONTH ANNIVERSARY TO ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As of today, I'm down 120.5 pounds (8 pounds this month -- not too shabby!!). I'm hoping that will keep for tomorrow, but ya never know. I will update with the accurate weight on my snap that I'll post (after it's taken) tomorrow. So much has happened in the past 10 months that I'm so pleased about. I've survived surgery, I've adapted to my new stomach and new life with WLS and I'm eating better each and every week. I've also adapted to an exercise routine that I do not HATE and that pleases me to no end. It has really been the journey of a lifetime and I haven't even left home!! I've reached an inner peace with my body (knowing full well that I will never be a beauty but I'm looking better and better with each passing pound). I am gaining self-confidence and security within myself and constantly amazed with all the changes that occur daily/weekly/monthly as I walk down this path of weight loss success. I have never had a prolonged weight loss "success" and I am so blessed that this is finally happening for me. I am grateful for all the support and love I receive from my family and Jack, I really could not be doing this without it. I love you all very much and appreciate everything you do for me and all the compliments I get all the time. Everytime I turn around my Mom is saying, "OMG, you look so good, let me take your picture". *lol* How adorable is that?? She's the best!!!! I don't know about all of you, but I am amazed at all the bones I have -- hip bones, shoulder bones, butt bones (who knew chairs were uncomfortable...?? I've always had so much padding, I never knew that...lol). Anyway, it's so the small things in life that are really rewarding to me now....the seats on the airplane are now so roomy, seat belts so long now, getting in and out of my little VW Bug, so easy now, walking up stairs, getting out of bed in the morning, walking in general has become just a part of life, nothing to be dreaded.. All those things are just easier and seemless and I'm thrilled that I don't sweat as much as I used to!!!!!!!!! AMEN!!!!!!!!!!! Oh the small stuff.....well, before they just weren't so small and neither was I..... :) On the whole, things are looking up and I will keep being positive and grateful for the life I'm living today and keep my eye on the future...till next time... October 16, 2002 - (Wednesday) I'm off on vacation/work thing on Thursday evening and I'll be back on Monday, October 28th. I'm hoping Florida still has some nice weather and I don't bring in the cold with me (like I normally do!!!!) I think I'm getting a little cold -- I'm sitting here sneezing up a storm as I type. Work is work, I'm still employed, so that's a good thing!! Weight-wise, i'm sitting still at down 120, so I really can't complain. All things being considered, I'm in a fantastic place right now, my weight is coming off, I'm eating a whole lot better than I had been, I'm faithful with my vitamins and my water consumption is fine (I do realize I should TRY to get in more than 64 oz. a day -- but I am not). 64 oz. is all I get in plus I do have about 40 oz. of coffee a day (but that is caffeine and I don't count the additional fluids). Not sure I'll be updating at all next week, since I won't have access to a high speed connection. I'll be back in 10 days and hopefully have some great news that I've lost 20 pounds or something like that *lol* ... Oh well, till next time everyone have a fabulous week and get outside and walk in the beautiful fall weather...it's waiting for us!!!!! |
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