1 month out

Feb 13, 2013

 Exactly 1 month ago today, 1/14/13 I layed patiently on a gurney waiting to have my* guts rearranged * I stole this from eggface. My thoughs at the time were, this is going to make losing wt once & for all a cake walk, once I get past the acute post op period. Never once did I consider its physical, psychological or any of the other changes surgery would bring. I couldn't, I was only a pre op...& not that being a pre op was a cake walk to get to, it just rendered me clueless, ignorant to the post op metamorphic things to come.

2 days ago, I weighed in at the MD office as I met with Laurel, my nutritionist whom I adore & have known professionally for many years, to find myself down 40 lbs total wt. I had a goal set, to lose 20 lbs each month & I think it's fair to say I met my goal for this month. Changes I have noticed are my clothes are not fitting snug any longer & some I have had to get rid of. I have decided yard sale is the way to go. Advertised on Craigslist to attract the "big girls" I would obtain some extra $$ to spend on new stuff & get rid of my old crap, 2 big plusses in my book! My dos wt was 286, & I'm certain I met my 266 goal for today. Feeling good about that I set another 20 lb goal for next month. What would I tell a pre op now? Hang on, your in for a ride!! So far, it has been the best ride of my life : ) Food wise, I am on a pureed diet at the moment so daily I have 2 protein drinks of Nectar roadside lemonade, some veggies with feta cheese & lemon or lime, & 1 egg (who in the H*** eats like that & likes it??) Yeah, that's what works for me, so I stick with it. 2/22 my diet will advance & I want a salad or veggies to crunch! Of all things to miss a salad, really?? You could have never told me pre op I would crave crunchy veggies (at least I would not have believed you & gave you a polite smile & nod)

I will post pics for each month. If your a newbie or a post op, KEEP STALKING!! It totally helps to read what others have experienced & know what 'the norm" is for each stage. I still stalk periodically. It's motivating to see their pics too, so to all of you I have stalked, here's a big thank you!!

Until next month, stay healthy!

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