Things are A Changin'!

May 10, 2017

At my pre-op appt yesterday I was weighed. I am now down approximately 26 lbs from my heighest weight. My medical records would say I'm down 34 lbs but I believe they recorded my weight incorrectly as being 378 instead of 368 at that time... I'm using 370 as my heighest weight. Regardless I'm seeing changes, significant changes.

1. I walked from the handicapped parking spot to just inside the doors of Walmart (where I used a shopping scooter/cart). And when were done I walked back out to the car (supported by the normal shopping cart). I have not been able to do that for a couple of years or so.
2. I am able to stand to brush my teeth (instead of slumped over the counter for support)
3. I was able to climb the stairs (not ladder) up out of the water at the swimming pool without feeling like the weight of the world was on me.
4. I already feel the need for a belt... bought one but it is a bit small still and my pants are falling down, just slidding so I think I'm okay for a bit longer.
5. I am able to rinse my water bottle and drinking glasses in the bathroom while standing, walk to the dining room, them down and sweep up the spilt kitty litter and then go into the kitchen. I sat on my stool for a few moments then stoop up to measure the water and ice cubes to make my morning Optifast shake. This is the part that shocked me this morning... I stood to make the shake, pour it, rinse the blender and come to my seat... yesterday I sat down on the stool to do this. A month ago I would have needed to sit multiple times and I doubt I'd have been able to do the sweeping at all.
6. My lower tummy feels squishier and is more fun to 'play with'.
7. Again to my amazement... I took the bus to my appt. yesterday, was there for 4 hrs, bused home, ate, went right back out to go to a movie (cheapy Tuesdays), came home, stayed up another couple of hours before going to bed. HELLO a month ago I'd have been exhaused and wiped before I even left the appointment.

Walking is still painful but I now can do it without feeling death upon me at every step.

Emotionally there are some things going on too, as I'd expect because I believe every pound has a story, an emotion to share. AND I also believe allowing oneself the opportunity to hear, accept and validate each one is the key to permanent weight loss.

1. My wife is currently participating in an inpatient eating disorder symptom interruption program for 8 wks at a different hospital than the one I'll be in.

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