What a difference!

Mar 05, 2011

It's amazing how just a little time can make such a difference.  The last blog I posted was the end of January... I didn't realize how long it had been.   So much has happened in my recovery since then.   At about 6 week post opt I had a major change in my recovery.  From one day to the next I was able to start tolerating more foods.  I realized, even more, the fact that not only chewing the heck out of each bite was important, but really taking time between bites of food was key to helping me not fill up too fast as well as not get sick and need to throw up.  I still have to really concentrate to do that.  I have to remind myself to slow down and really take time.  I also have had relief in the hydration department.  I found that "Simply Orange" orange juice cut with water and plenty of ice really tastes great and quenches my thirst.  As a dental assistant, I make sure to brush my teeth often because of the amount of sugar in juice.  It's also why I dilute it with water, not only for the health of my teeth, but for the amount of sugar intake.  It's still difficult to drink water, but I found a brand that I can tolerate much better "Pure" bottled water.
I was telling my psychologist (who I decided to keep going to to help me thru all of the changes in my life post surgery) that I'm starting to get more complements from most everyone who knew me before, which is nice, but one thing I've noticed as well is the ... attentiveness I've gotten from strangers.  Let me explain.  My husband and I were grocery shopping.  I had accidently dropped a tomato and before I could reach down to pick it up, a man who was walking by reached down and picked it up for me.  A very small gesture, but of course, very kind.  I realized that that never happened when I was heavier.  This is just one example.  It's a terrible thing that heavier people are almost "punished" for being heavy by not receiving that type of kindness from strangers.  To me is shows a terrible side of our "humanness"  On the other hand, what a wonderful feeling when others start treating you with more human respect and dignity as I get smaller.  This is just an added benefit, to be treated more like a human, to losing weight.  A sad symptom in our society, but nevertheless reality. 

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