back to work

Apr 12, 2010

It's been 6 weeks now, almost 7 and I am back at work. I have missed it and was glad to be back. The first night I was exhausted by 10pm but the next night I was fine. I went to my first support group meeting since the surgery. 15 days out I had to have a 2nd surgery for an intestinal obstruction, so I was a bit frustrated at that. I felt like I had to start all over again and that first 2 weeks were for nothing. At that point I really was questioning whether I did the right thing or not. But now that I am feeling better, I know I did the right thing. I am down 32lbs and I can really see the differences already.
My first wow moment came last week when my daughter and I were out shopping. I bought her some new things and wanted to try on some smaller sizes for S&G's. I was still trying on clothes in the plus-size depts because I have no idea what size I am in the regular misses depts. The 16's fit and were comfortable, but were just that much too loose and I refuse to spend 30 or more on jeans that I cannot wear in a month. So we went to Target (my favorite store) and I was finally able to try and on and buy a pair of size 16 pants off the rack in the misses section, not in the plus-size section. What a great day that was. I have cleaned out my closet twice, and am able to wear some of the skinny clothes that I kept from some years ago. (good thing). I have been to the thrift stores but just to buy scrub pants for work.
I am able to eat some foods now without feeling naseous, but having BM's are still a challenge. When I do go, they are huge and painful, and when stuff is moving around inside, oh man, that is super-painful. I hope and pray that will go away.
Anywya, just an short update before I have to shower and pick up the little one from pre-school.

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