two months

May 13, 2011

Here we go. I'm just over 2months post surgery, and life is pretty freaking good. I've just returned to work, I'm lucky enough to have paid sick leave, which I took full advantage of. I've been managing my meals at work just fine. I ate twice at the cafeteria, and both times was able to find something good to eat that fell within the guidelines. It's been kind of a social thing, too, coming back to work, the two lunches i had at the cafeteria were socializing with friends that I've missed. Today (Friday) i had no one to meet for lunch, so i managed a half hour walk. It really does wake me up in the middle of the day. Next week, I'm planning on going for walks most lunch times with another girl here who's trying to lose 40 pounds before her wedding in January. She had RNY almost 10 yrs ago, and has put some back on. She's been a great inspiration and support to me throughout this process. I'm trying to learn from her, what to do and what not to do.

I've been using livestrong.com (and an app on my blackberry) to track my intake. If I'm not near my computer (or my phone is being difficult) i have a book with me that i write it in till i get to a computer. I'm not always the best at taking my vitamins, but recently I've been putting my daily meds and vits in a little pouch thinger in my purse, hopefully that will help. The dietitian called me about a week ago to let me know my Vit D was low, so I've upped that, and honestly trying to be more faithful at taking it.

Over mother's day weekend, my poor dog passed away. It's so sad, around our house, i keep expecting him to come running when i come home from work, and for him to get the crumbs i drop on the floor. I've managed to not drown my sorrows in bad food tho. I didn't even think about food through the whole thing. He was my walking buddy, and it's been difficult to find the motivation to walk without him. I will find it, i just have to work at it a bit more.

When i look in the mirror, the only place i really notice my weight loss is in my face, but when i look at my before and after pics (check my profile) i notice that my belly is less round, there's less to my arms and my ass and my back fat. Of course, i notice the difference in my clothes, but I honestly don't see a difference when i look at myself, naked in the mirror. I think that will take time.

I haven't yet tried my elliptical. When i bought it (oh god, i think 2 years ago?) i really was too heavy for it, and it made noises in protest. I want to be under 250 before i do that, and I'm almost there.

Here are the changes I've noticed already:

i can tie my shoes easier
I don't have to adjust the seat in my hubby's truck to accommodate my belly
My belly doesn't rest on the tank of my motorcycle when I'm riding.
i need a belt to hold up my jeans
I recover quicker from walking up hills and stairs.
my ass hurts when i sit too long
I had to go to the tightest hooks on my bras
my face is thinner
my daughter says I've lost weight in my arms
movie theater seats are a bit more comfy
my feet don't hurt so much at the end of the day (even after a 2 hour walk, or long day of shopping)
I have no cravings for a chocolate bar or sweets of any kind. (really weird. I can sit beside someone having dessert at a restaurant, and, although i wonder if its good, i have no desire to stick my spoon in and have a taste. I would really like a glass of wine, tho)

I thank OHIP, my family,  my friends here, and "in real life" who have encouraged and supported me through this process. I will succeed at this.

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