ObesityHelp

Been a while since I posted. Reached my first goal of losing enough weight to have my reconstructive surgery done. That was Jan 30, 2013 and am still "recovering". Thanks to the RNY surgery I was able to get the surgery done to remove the cancer, radiation damaged skin and get put back together.  It was a very difficult surgery, 9 hours, but it is done and the healing is still progressing. Am cancer free and ready for my next goal.  By the end of 2013 I want to walk in a 5k event. Considering that right now just getting around the house and to the mail box is a challenge, I'm looking at a long road. But I'm looking, and I'm moving and that's a HUGE part of the progress for reaching that goal. 

The eating has been difficult.  They want me to get a lot more protein since I'm in a healing process.  Considering I didn't want to eat at all after the surgery it is tough.  I've been supplementing with protein shakes and working to get in the protein.  Each day is a new opportunity to move forward and for now, that's enough. 

Oh, I finally cleaned out my closet of oversized clothes.  Was left with 2 blouses, 2 sweaters, four skirts that at least don't fall off my hips.  I have hips now, and a waist, but unfortunately, I have have lost my butt.  If you find it, please return it. Ended up going shopping for a few things and was stunned with the person in the mirror.  It was weird to see this person that clothing actually fit on and looked......dare I say it..... good. I will probably need some professional help getting my head wrapped around the new me. still have weight to lose, but am down roughly 120 pounds.

I would love to be one of those people who says "I'm running and doing and being all active now that I lost the weight". Eventually I will get there, for now, it is about healing from the surgery and celebrating being cancer free.   

i went for my three month check up with my surgeon. Blood work looked good with one exception.  My iron level is a little low. So will be picking up some iron to add to my daily intake. I've learned a lot about what I do like to eat and what I don't.  Seems eggs and I no longer have a good thing going.  Scrambled, fried, poached, hard boiled, doesn't matter, they are now on the official yucky list. On the bright side, I have gotten to the point that I can eat a cheese stick without getting ill.  Yeah!! Latest love affair is with big juicy white seedless grapes.  I know, no protein, but they are so yummy.  Haven't had any dumping, no more saliva waterfall moments from eating too much either.  Greek yogurt is a great thing and helps me make my protein counts everyday.

I keep a standard of items in the frig for lunches and that helps a great deal.  I make a great chili that is perfect for lunch or dinner and is loaded with protein and flavor.  Make mini meat loafs as well and they help me get a good meal in quickly.

According to the Dr.'s scale I'm down 60 pounds.  This is great news and will help with my next surgery to fix the cancer crap.

That has been moved up, and we are working on getting that scheduled now.  Seems my body is just not doing well.  I'll have a lot of choices ot have to make and some more major changes in the future. 

For now, life is great on the weight loss front. 

The first week is over and I'm moving on to the next phase of the recovery process.
Pureed foods, yum.  I know it sounds weird, but after a week of shakes, it taste so good.
My blood pressure has finally settled down and no more meds for that.
I'm walking and walking and walking. 
The best advice I got for getting through this next week is ......
"beware the fart, some of them still can't be trusted"
I'm back to work on Monday.
Let's see how my stamina is.