First Day of a New Job!!!
Aug 08, 2007
Today was my first day at a new job! I have started working for UPS Freight as a customer service agent. I got up at 5:30am, left at 7am to pick up a girl that needed a ride, and then started work at 8am. Since surgery, I wasn't even usually rolling over yet!!! lol I got off at 5pm, took Wendy home, then went to the market to get some more yogurt for lunches! I got home around 6:30pm! I AM POOPED!!!! :) Fixed the kids dinner, now I've crashed on the couch, trying to cool off! It was HOT today! I can't wait for Fall. :)
1 month out
Aug 04, 2007
Okay...I had my 1 month check up yesterday with Dr. Hutcher. First I must say...he is adorable! :) I have lost 13 more pounds, which puts me at 33 lost since surgery. I asked if he thought that was enough, and he said 1/2 -1 lb a day is great! I am happy with it, but when you're this big, 33lbs doesn't really show! It's true what they say...you are you're worst critic! Everything looked good, my incision is healed up great, and I am getting my energy back! The hardest thing (besides the mental hunger and all those darn burger commercials) is now that it's hot, I want to take big gulps of water! DOES NOT WORK!!! he he he One day I'll get the hang of it! I have decided to set up some goals...realisticly. I hope by Christmas I am under 300lbs. Haven't seen that in forever! Then by my birthday, March 13th, I want to be under 250lbs. I figure then...for my birthday I will get myself a pass to one of the amusement parks and ride some rides!!! I CANNOT WAIT!!! I'm starting to feel like a kid again. I just can't wait for my body to start catching up to my mind!
Eye Opener
Jul 18, 2007
Today I was having a really emotional day. I had a lot of doubt, confusion, and sadness. I didn't want to walk. I didn't want to do anything but sleep. I kept complaining about the horrible metallic taste in my mouth. I just felt...yucky! Then just minutes ago I saw a show on the Learning Channel, and well...I now feel like a complete idiot! I saw this show where a little boy went through a series of operations to help reshape his skull. He was so brave. Here I am freaking out if one little thing seems slightly off, scared I will have to have surgery again, and this little boy is taking in and doesn't even seemed scared. I just felt like an ass! I guess it takes something like that to put my emotions in perspective. Sometimes I guess we forget how truly blessed we are! I just wanted to reach into the television and give that brave little boy a hug and tell him how strong he was and how proud I was of him. He really helped me! :)
Two Week Check Up!
Jul 17, 2007
I am two weeks (and one day) out of surgery. I had my check up today, and am officially 20lbs. down. I am feeling a whole lot better, except for being constipated...YUCK! :( My energy is returning, and I am just feeling more like myself. I still am not sleeping on my side, just not that comfortable yet! I am so glad that I now have an alternative to those wonderful Carnation Instant Breakfast shakes! lol Not bad at first, but are now starting to taste like chalk! :) Well...until next time...
5 days after surgery!
Jul 07, 2007
I had my surgery 5 days ago. I came home on July 4th...new meaning for independance day, huh? I am having pain, but it is actually starting to get a little better. The worst thing I have dealt with is horrible gas pain. Still trying to figure out if I am lactose intolerant, or if this is just a side effect from surgery! Not sure yet, but I hope it will ease. Robin was such an inspiration in the hospital. Each time I saw her she looked so beautiful and so well put together. I look like I was hit by a big truck! lol But that's okay. Also coughing SUCKS!!! Felt like my guts were tearing! I can't imagine throwing up! Trying hard to get my protein in. Kinda hard since I am not sure if it's the milk that is giving me this horrible gas. Husband bought me Dairy Ease, and I'm seeing how that works! Just wish I could fast forward a week or so! I hate this pain!
Not long now...
Jun 29, 2007
Well...surgery is day after tomorrow. I spent a week in Farmville, VA with my Father, and just got back home today. My daughters who are 10 and 11 stayed with him, and my son who is 6 and has summer school, came back with my husband and I. Saying goodbye to my daughters was unbelievably hard! I tried so hard to be strong for them, but the tears just kept coming! I know there was at least a good 20 miles between us before I stopped. Of course when I called and told them good night, I felt them coming right back! I know I am doing the right thing, but it's just so scary!
I also want to say thank you for the wonderful messages I have received! The support makes me feel so much stronger! I hope I can one day do the same for all of you!
Well...wish me luck!!!
