Susan W.
Lightweight???
May 24, 2007
I have just come to the realization that I am a Lightweight. I fit the criteria and it cracks me up! I cannot imagine in my lifetime that I am actually considered light. Never has been a comment applied to me before, believe me!
As a result of being a lightweight, I also realize that I am likely to lose weight a bit slower than the average. Perhaps it is because I have a lower BMI, I am short (5' tall), and my weight was not as high. Whatever the cause is, I will have to deal with it. Okay, so I lose weight slower. It didn't come on overnight, so it won't come off overnight. Sad but true.
I am a bit frustrated that I have not lost more weight. Today I weighed 199.5 - finally below 200, but I won't acknowledge it completely until I see it under 200 for a couple of days in a row. I fluctuate so wildly. I have been walking every night for about an hour - not power walking, but still at a good pace. My back kicks up now and again, so I have to go easy on it.
I see the doctor next week. I hope he is able to progress me to soft foods. I have been sooo hungry, and it's not head hunger all the time. But, I will continue on the way he wants, because he knows best!
On a sadder note - the Red Sox lost last night to the Yankees. Oh well.....
Three Days After Surgery, 5/17/07
May 17, 2007
David (DH) and I went to the grocery store for more Carnation Instant Breakfast and Crystal Light, and the walking was great. I had walked a lot in the hospital, so that got me going. I haven't had much gas (Dr. Mun decompressed me after the surgery), and I have very little pain - I only take liquid Tylenol before bed.
I'm beginning to wonder if the doctor actually did anything - except I have lost five pounds!
Hmmmmm.....
'Twas the Night Before Surgery....
May 13, 2007
I have waited so long to have this surgery. I can remember sitting on the front steps of my house as a teenager, telling my problems to the dog from across the street (she was my best friend). I grabbed my thighs and said, "Oh Sandy (the dog), I wish I could just cut off this fat!" Never did I imagine that I would be doing just that!
My husband, David, is so supportive! He is so excited about this - not because he hated my weight, but because I am getting healthy! He is so encouraging and peaceful about this!
Well, I have some last-minute transcription to do, so I'll be back after surgery!
