isopure
1st Month!
Mar 07, 2010
It's time to celebrate! It's my 1 month post-op birthday! I can barely remember how I felt 30 days ago... tired, scared, excited, hungry, hopeful. I really had mixed emotions about "what does this say to my children and grand-kids" who will face their own desperation some day. The family photos I flipped through this weekend tell a sad tale of the whole family sliding down the path to obesity and declining health, especially the girls. I have been talking to them for years about eating healthy foods and exercising more. We have tried it all together, we have tried it on our own. What snapped in me was seeing my diabetic mother struggle for her very existence. I have fantasized about taking them all on a field trip to the hospitals and rest homes in the area. I reflect that I had to find my own way in my own time and they will have to figure this out for themselves in the end. But if I had the MONEY, I am not sure I wouldn't offer to pay for each one of them to get a Lap-Band! Okay, I know they are not ready to commit to the Band lifestyle. They are young and think drive-thru meals are normal. They can't imagine a celebration that doesn't center around food. They think that chasing after the little ones is exercise enough. So I am on my own to do my best with the Band and set the example that real changes have to be made in order for there to be changes!
About me: I am happy to have lost about 20 lbs since my consult with Dr Owens. I wish it were more, but really don't want to lose too fast since I know that my body will thank me if I do it slow and steady. I haven't had any problems with the surgery, everything looks to be healing well. I am still not scheduled for my first post-op visit. I find myself allowing a few real foods here and there despite not being sure it is really allowed yet: small amounts of really mashed up and watered down tuna, baked potato, black beans and cheese (and a slice of pizza! don't tell!). But I am mostly sticking to the whey shakes, isopure and medifast. The real hiccup in this journey so far is my foot! I managed to over-do my walking several weeks ago and now it looks like I probably have Plantar Fasciitis or something on that order. Despite self-treating with $100 Orthaheel shoes, a night splint and Naproxen, it starts right back up the moment I get out of bed each morning. New insurance will start on April 1, so you know what this fool will be doing. I have to find some way to get back on track with some real exercise! (I say this as I glance at my dust-covered exer-cycle sitting in my family room! Ugh!) Don't you hate Reality Checks!
