3 wks out from partial unfill

Jun 04, 2011

So a partial unfill and a vacation to the South?  Not a good combination.  It was a practice in self-control.  I wouldn't say I flunked, but definitely in the "C" category.  Put on a few pounds (who knew grits could be so good when they're made by someone who's had them their whole life?)  Luckily all the baked goods our hosts made had walnuts in them.  Can't handle walnuts at all - so wasn't even tempted by those.  

Although I do not have anywhere near the restriction I had at my sweet spot, I can now recognize how much I ate pre-surgery and how out of control it was.  My exercise was minimal on my trip - mostly walking.  LOTS of time sitting in the car.  But even when I was eating more than I knew I should - it was no where near the volume I had been taking in this time two or three years ago.  Wow!  How did I get soooo out of control? 

Putting on 4 lbs is so incredibly frustrating.  I recognize the actions (and lack of action) that brought on those 4 lbs.  Life is not over.  It is not hopeless.  I'll take them back off and continue my journey to keep going down.  I recognize it's going to be slower WL now that I'm this far out from surgery.  But I'm not done yet.  Next Thursday my doctor will start putting more fluid back in my band.  That will help a lot.  AND I HAVE TO UP MY EXERCISE!!!!! 

The pounds on the scale are a measure for me - but I'm looking more into sizes at this time.  Size 16 is wonderful.  Can't wait to hit 14's.  Because of the huge boobs (they were big before I ever put on the weight), I don't think I'll be able to go down too much in tops.  But the breast reduction is something that will make a big (no pun intended) difference in my fit as well as neck and shoulder pain.  That will probably be at the end of the year our early 2012. 

Now after this entry?  Time for some yard work now that we FINALLY have sunshine! Then the gym!

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