carolia
July Update
Jul 21, 2009
Well, here I am about 22 weeks post op. I still can't believe I've had the surgery because I feel so good. Everyone told me that each day would get better but I can't believe how fast that happened for me.I continue to workout at Curves three days a week and sometimes four days a week. I haven't been totally faithful about walking the other three days but I do try. Summer is a busy time for me and I find that I am doing other things and they fill my time so I don't get that walk in. I know I have to keep exercising or I'll be one of the folks who ends up gaining weight instead of losing it.
Speaking of the weight loss, I am stuck for some reason at 187 pounds and can't seem to get the scale to move. I keep thinking that I might need to work harder at Curves to get my metabolism moving, but I don't know. I am eating as I should be (too scared to eat otherwise!) and drinking the water is the easiest part for me so that's okay too. The only part I think that I could improve on is the workout/exercise. I have to keep focused and work hard at those things because I am on this journey for life!!
As for the mind changing with the body, I am working on that. I still think of myself as "fat" even though I can see that I am smaller than before the surgery. When I look at my "reference points" (i.e. others who I used to compare myself to in terms of size), I can see that I am smaller and in some instances, smaller than others whom I used to be bigger than. I am still waiting for my head to catch up with my body on this weight loss journey and I know it will, in time.
My energy level is unbelievable!! I can go and go and go, just like the Energizer Bunny. What used to tire me out in the past doesn't even phase me now. I am sure it's because I am eating good food, smaller portions, exercising, have built muscles and there's less of me. I have played badminton, frisbee, horseshoes, baggo, ladder golf, bocce ball and catch with my daughter this summer and that would not have happened had I not lost the weight. I have tried things I'd never do before because of my size and I am finding the new adventures wonderful.
This has been such a great experience and I believe it's because of my surgeon and his staff. They are wonderful and care deeply about my health. I am so grateful to them for their care and ongoing support. They are the best!
Thank you for checking in on me and keep checking.
Carol
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33.5
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Surgery
02/11/2009
Surgery Date
Jun 08, 2003
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