SUNRAY
8 WEEKS POST OP
May 11, 2009
Today marks 8weeks exactly from surgery day. So hard to believe that that much time has flown by since my 'renewal' day ^_^ My journey so far has been both 'unremarkable' and 'remarkable'...depending on what issues or non-issues I'm discussing. I'm still in Stage 3...modified soft foods...and except for 1 dumb, stupid mistake on MY part, eating, drinking and taking vitamins has been 'unremarkable'...meaning I have had no food issues or post surgery issues. My 1 'stuck' (or 'icky', as a friend likes to call it) episode was ALL my own fault...too big a bite, not chewing long enough and probably pushing the envelope as to type of food I chose to eat. The pain was bad enough but putting my husband thru it, out in public no less...well, let's just say...it will be a loonnng time before I not pay attention to when I'm eating.The 'remarkable' side of this journey just keeps getting better each day. I can eat anything (on Stage 3 that is) and I haven't experienced any 'taste' changes yet. I'm down 30.6lbs since surgery for a total of 59.5lbs over all. Those numbers just blow me away! I'm below 200lbs since 2000 (and then it was only 1lb below---for a week or so! LOL) and wearing size 16 pants and 'L' tops...which I haven't done since 1975! I've rediscovered bones I forgot I had...and lost some of my padding giggle giggle Went for a 6 hour scooter ride yesterday...oh, my aching rear!! LOL I could reach the ground with more of my feet (the ball, instead of just tippy toe) since my thighs have slimmed down...didn't expect that!! I'm now walking 2.5miles a day during lunch..and another 3/4 mi with the dogs after work...the fact that I'm walking out in public is just amazing all by itself!
All I can say at this point....am I happy?? You bet! I am enjoying the life I have and looking forward to an even better one as I continue on my way to my goal weight...and discovering what the new ME likes! ^_^
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About Me
Sacramento, CA
Location
40.2
BMI
Surgery
03/16/2009
Surgery Date
Feb 11, 2009
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