3 and 1/2 weeks in

Aug 20, 2011

It's been about 3 and 1/2 weeks since my rou en y surgery.  I've lost about 21 pounds since the surgery (which makes 31 if you include the 10 lbs I lost on the pre-surgery diet). The weight is appearing to come off my top-area first, meaning shoulders, breasts, etc. I weigh myself every day and sometimes twice a day.  I'm not sure if that is a good thing or not, but for now, it works for me.  I don't get upset if my weight goes up a pound because I know there are many factors to it all. 

The first two weeks after my surgery were an emotional roller coaster.  I had not realized just how much I "ate" my feelings.  My husband got on my nerves soooo badly (poor guy!).  And it wasn't just him.  EVERYTHING got on my nerves.  Things are getting SOME better now though because I am trying to make a conscious effort to deal with my feelings.  That's not so easy.  At least, it's not as easy as it was before.  Life was much simpler, and I felt like a much sweeter person, when I could just smile and repress all my feelings.  I worried about others more than myself.  Now, I have to think about myself...both physically and mentally...above those around me, and it feels selfish.  However, if I were giving someone else advice about this, I would help them realize that if they can take care of themselves first--physically AND mentally--then they will be in a much better position to help others.  So, I NEED to make myself understand and accept my own advice!!!  I'm getting there.  It's a process, a journey.

As far as my eating habits go... that has gotten a bit easier as well.  I still struggle some days with getting in enough liquid.  Chocolate CVS Whey Protein has been my main source of protein.  I've been trying to make good choices when I eat, like eating my protein first, but I admit that doesnt always go as planned either.  Some days I keep to a liquid diet without even realizing it, and other days I incorporate solids just as easily.  I've only gotten sick a couple times.  One was when I tried to eat oatmeal for breakfast.  I stayed nauseated for about an hour.  Another was just last night when I took a big gulp (mistake!) of milk.  I vomitted the milk and was fine afterwards.  Sugar-free popsicles have been a life-saver for me.  They take care of both my sweet and crunchy wants.    Greek yogurt has been a huge help to me as well.  It is something I can grab easily AND it fills me up.  So far I have eaten Oikos brand greek yogurt, the blueberry kind and the caramel kind, and have loved it.  Today we bought a box of Chibani kids greek yogurt at Samsclub.  Since it's geared towards kids, it comes in smaller portions and more "fun" flavors.  I can't wait to try it out!

I have to get off the computer now because my husband and I are going to try to do some rearranging to stop our little rug-rat from getting to the computer tower and computer cords and plugs in our living room.  He is one curious little guy!

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