Getting through summer '09

Sep 02, 2009

Well I thought (actually I was reminded) I would post some happenings as things are moving right along. Well, summer was bitter sweet. I miss my sister terribly as summer was always the time she would visit me in NS from Ont. Also because she is the only sister that knew what I was up to in terms of my surgery. She had DS done about 14 years ago and she wanted to come with me to my appts. and to the hospital, look after me when I got home and plan all my meals. Instead I had to confide in my other sisters who are just not as interested. So I am doing this on my own with my teddy-bear in hand ( a memory bear made out of a pair of her PJ's) My wonderful DH and my son, who is actually more afraid than me. So all summer I passed up on the delicious potatoe salade and BBQ'd sausages. We limited our BBQ parties to 2 so I wouldn't be tempted. Actually I am quite proud of myself. July 21 brought my second meeting with the team. Two shrinks, one NUT and the NP. It was an interesting meeting but because I had tried three times unsuccessfully to do a week of solids, my file was put on hold. Needless to say, the following week was my official liquids week. I did it and I was so darn proud. By day 4, I wasn't hungry. I got so much encouragement from all my cyber buddies on OH, my friends at work and my family. I actually had a colleague at work who would knock on my office door every hour on the hour to remind me to drink my 250ml of water. I am just so blessed.  My mission was to loose 20lbs by the time I saw the surgeon. Well, I lost 10 at least. I did loads of swimming and took water aerobics to help with the exercise.  I attend TOPS weekly to keep me on track. Actually, I am the group leader so that really helps. So that wraps up my summer. Hope yours was awesome too.

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