I am so glad I had the surgery!!!

Feb 04, 2012

2/4/2012

I am 2 days shy of beng 2 months post-op (surgery 12/6/11). 

I feel great!  I am losing well (2-3 lbs per week) and I honestly feel like this is the best thing I have ever done for myself!  In total, including the little bit I lost before surgery - I am down over 45 lbs.  Wow!!  I can;t believe I am already down 2 full pants sizes.

I have followed my doctor's instructions about food pretty striclty from the beginning.  I am able to reach my protein goals easily as long as I have at least one protein supplement drink each day.  I get full fast and I have adjusted to that pretty well so I am really careful about what I east first.  I haven't even tried sugar (or anything with any processed sugars of any kind) - so I am still not sure whether or not I would have a dumping issue.  I have actually no desire to find out.  I have had some higher fat foods (cream soups, crab cakes as examples) - and they didn't bother me although

The only thing I am struggling with is the liquids.  I am really trying to increase my liquid intakes to at least 64 oz each day and that is a struggle for me.  I know the key is to always have water with me - and I am working on it.   I wasn't a good drinker before surgery so now I am really bad!

The other challenge I am not doign well with is the exercise thing.  I still do not have any interest whatsoever in exercising.  Since I am losing well without it, I wonder if it is such a bad thing that I am not so focussed on that yet.  I know I will have to exercise eventually.  I am walking some now - I actually walk quite a bit in my job (I am in sales).  So, if you have any wisdom on this topic - please feel free to leave me a note! 

Thanks for reading my blog.  I wish you the very best in your personal journey! 

-Alicia

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