4 Week Post Op Update

Jan 01, 2013

Hard to believe that it has actually been 4 weeks since my surgery. It has been quite a journey thus far.

Christmas was not easy. We have a big family meal on Christmas Eve and another on Christmas Day. Since my recent hospitalization, I was weary of trying to start on the pureed foods. So I sat with all that food and my measly protein drink. Family felt like still putting down a plate and silverware for me, but that actually made it more difficult. As a gift, my niece, who married in April, gave each of us framed photo of our family from the wedding. Problem was that I was 200 lbs - which I am no longer and do not want to be reminded. It was a sweet thought though.

I have been walking every day and it has been difficult to walk as far and fast as I did before the surgery. Of course hurting my knee hasn't helped. Today I almost walked 6 miles, but it took me 2 1/2 hours to get that far. I feel stronger every day. Don't get me wrong. I still get tired. I am excited to go back to my gym on Weds. I know that I will have to take it easy, but I miss my friends and my coaches and want to get back on track with my fitness goals. I should try some crunches or sit-ups, but I am so scared of hurting myself. Silly, huh?

I have lost about 18 lbs since my surgery making a total of 48 lbs since I started my quest in July 24th. I now wear a size 12. Whoohoo! Cannot wait to see what it will be like when I make it to my 2 month anniversary.

Yesterday I got the best compliment from my Dad. He told me that he thought I looked great and to keep up the good work. My Dad was not 'on board' when I told him about the surgery and he does not give compliments. This was BIG.

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Fort Worth, TX
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12/04/2012
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Sep 25, 2008
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