It's been a while

Jan 21, 2011

It has been quite a while since I updated this. Here are some of the things that have happened:
I got a 2cc unfill on Dec. 30, I had been having too many stuck/vomiting episodes. Then I had an upper GI to verify band placement. Every thing was fine, no slips, no esophageal dilation, etc.  That was a relief. Though the doc didn't really think there was a problem by the time I got the results (immediate) I had myself worked into a state! The funny thing about that unfill is that I have 2.5 cc left in and it feels fine. I have good restriction and don't get hungry.

I had a bad time with compulsions over the holidays. I would get things under control then the fat lady would make her appearance. At one point I ate nearly two whole batches of homemade carmels. I am still struggling. The thing is that I will be fine for a while then go crazy. DH is having too many sweets in the house that tempt me and we may need to have a discussion.

We are leaving this next Monday to go to our son's in Gulfport, Ms. I am so looking forward to being on the beach and just not having snow. Here we have about 8 or so inches on the ground and it is only in the teens for high temperatures. Down there the forecast for next week is sunny and 53-54 degrees. Not swimming weather but I can walk on the beach. The dog loves it so much, especially at low tide. He runs out as far as he can then swims from one sand bar to the next. Then he races down the beach. I have not done any type of exercise since just after Thanksgiving since I have been having an issue with my right SI joint and have had a lot of pain. It is improving, now, the chiropractor is making good progress on it. I can control the pain with just Tylenol, now. I am really looking forward to getting back in the groove.

Packing both cold weather clothing and summer things is a real problem. My hubbie took a look at the pile I had made and had a fit about me taking so much. I explained that I am higher maintenance now. I have more clothes, like to go out, and must have a good variety. The poor man gave up though all he saw was the winter stuff, the spring/summer stuff is on the bed in the guest room upstairs! We aren't sure how long we will be gone but the longest would be to the third week of April. By then it is shorts and sleeveless tops weather as well as being on the beach, in the water, weather. Glorious!

I am right now 4 pounds over my goal weight. Not bad but right before Thanksgiving I was well under my goal weight. I had allowed myself leeway to go up or down 5 pounds, no further, so I am ok but want to get these 4 off before they want to become permanent.

I'm still loving my band!
Sue

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