gregg glader
Living in the moment, but able to see/feel the big picture.....
Oct 04, 2010
Wow, this IS a bit of a "roller coaster ride". At my 10 week post-op point and can feel how great it will be. Still, every day holds a few moments of "out of control" hunger when my schedule doesn't allow me to be as consistent with my eating/exercise as I should be, but overall I can recognize how much lighter I am on my feet and (at least occasionally) can feel what it will be like to get this process under control and be able to feel great more and more of each day. Haven't gotten back on a tennis court yet, but planning that for this next month. Reached a goal of (overall) 113lbs lost this morning!! WOOO HOOO!! To reward myself, I'm going to Vegas for a weekend of sportsbook/football/world series and basic relaxation, and part of that will be a little time each day on the court. Interesting that I do feel very excited thinking about getting closer to that goal, but also just a little apprehensive........do I still have some expectations there?-I certainly shouldn't after almost 10yrs of not playing-I know I'll be worse than "bad" at first.....but still excited for it.Seems like this journey has been easier to get through than I feared, but the daily "lifestyle" is harder to adapt than I expected. Each week seems a little better than the previous in the way my body/pouch tolerates my food. Trying always to keep the protien up, water/liquids up, exercise/walking up. Feeling some new pains here and there as the weight disappears......knee seems better than a couple of weeks ago, but now a little stiffness in the back (maybe from using a few new machines at the health club).
Really anxious for my next appt w/Dr Vallina. This one is 3rd post-op appt and should include all of the bloodwork tests. Anxious to see if my blood sugar, LDL, protien level and all vitamin/mineral levels are good. Sometimes I've just forgotten to take my supplements twice daily. Had a day on Saturday where I forgot my morning supplements and got out doing errands. Didn't keep an eye on the clock and missed lunchtime & snacktime before I could get home for a protien shake. Seems like when the hunger starts to ache and cramp, food is hard to eat, but the shake is smoother and soothes the pain and hunger. After that, then I can eat some meat and after a bit will feel fine again............but, I am getting tired of feeling so controlled by the routine. I know that sounds silly (even to me)-- I have to get better at consistently living the routine. I can do it. I guess, once we start to see the "tip of the iceburg", then we want it all to come fast.....it won't...........but, I can feel it starting, it may not come as fast as I like, but it is improving and WILL get done!!
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About Me
geneva, IL
Location
54.4
BMI
Surgery
07/19/2010
Surgery Date
Jan 18, 2008
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