Almost 2 Years Out

Jun 09, 2010

So - the nausea & fatigue I mentioned in my last post were caused by drinking carbonated beverages. Who knew? I thought you were supposed to avoid them during the first year of surgery only. Now, I open up the containers and leave them in the fridge overnight before drinking. Works like a charm!

I had 2 cortisone shots in my lower back to try to minimize the pain. They worked, but not long-term. And the co-pay was hella expensive. I also went to physical therapy and learned some exercises & stretches to improve my core strength. I do them twice a day. They really do help. I take Tramadol 3-4 times a day, and use a heating pad on my back throughout the day. It seems to relieve the constant pain. Another thing I found that works is meditating and visualizing or imagining my back being pain-free. It works! When I don't do it, I'm in more pain the following day.

A couple of days ago, I was spelunking through my "Closet of Nevermore" and found a size 10 skirt I'd bought 6 years ago that I've never worn. It still had the price tag on it! I bought it on sale for $9.99. I tried the skirt on, and lo & behold - it fits! I'm now a size 10! I never thought I'd ever get back to that size. The clothes I bought last fall are all too big. I also tried on a pair of Levis from my thin days, and they fit too! The size 12 Levis I mentioned in my previous post are a little loose. I'm not sure what size the smaller pair of Levis are, probably also a 10.

Love my RNY, love being thin, love being sober!

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