It's been three months already!

Oct 09, 2011

Hi Friends!
I can hardly believe it but it has been 3 months since I had my surgery.  I like to call it my 3 month surgeversary!  It has been a GREAT three months.  I feel wonderful, and could not ask for things to be any better.  Well, I wish I didn't have to constantly be purchasing new clothes for the changing seasons or special functions.  The old clothes items just don't look good on me anymore.    It can get quite expensive. 

Saw Dr. G this week.  He was really impressed with my weight loss.  Carlos was too!  I know that I am a people pleaser so I would much rather have them be impressed than disappointed.  It was nice to have the weight loss at his office match my weight loss at home too.  I asked him about having a little soda, or a handful of popcorn.  His words exactly, "it's not recommended."  And then he added that smile at the end.  I know what that means.  I will not drink or eat soda unless it is a small swig or a kernel or two.   I was also excited to hear that I can finally have salad.  

After the appointment, I took myself to dinner and ordered a salad.  Side note, my doctor is in Austin, but I live in San Antonio.  I WAS NOT going to hit Austin traffic on a Friday afternoon until 7 or so.  And, it was STILL BAD!   Anyway, back to the restaurant.... When I ordered my salad, the waiter asked me, "is this all you want?"  I replied with, "yes, and you better bring a to-go box too".  He thought I was kidding and just brushed it off.  But later when I had to ask for the to-go box he happily packed my salad in the to-go container for me.  People look at you funny and think the food isn't good or that something is wrong with it when you don't eat more than an 1/8 of the food on your plate.  Oh well, it works for me, so that's all that matters!

This week, I am travelling to see family in Wisconsin.  It will be great to see everyone.  We are an "eating family", so I am sure this will be a change for everyone.  My grandparents are depression era people, so I better box everything up and take it home to them.  If I can't eat the leftovers, I am sure they will.    I have to admit that I hope they notice my 42 pound weight loss and celebrate it with me.  They all know I had the surgery.  I chose to not make it a secret with my family or at school.  It is WAY easier this way.  I nip all the gossip in the bud and can openly and honestly answer any questions anyone has.  Anyway, I am Wisconsin bound on Thursday and will return on Sunday.  I can't wait!  

Hope everyone is doing well.  I check the forum often but do not post very often.  Life has just gotten too busy.        

Night All, 

Catherine TEACH  

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