1 wk post-op Dr. visit

Apr 10, 2009

Yesterday, I went to the Dr for my 1 wk check-up and drainage removal. I stepped on the scale and was 10lbs lighter!! I couldn't believe it, I know it's just water weight but I'm happy all the same. The Dr was a little worried that I lost too much water weight and told me stay hydrated. He also mentioned that I could expect to lose about 20lbs by my next visit in May. I would love to see that!

I am ready to start exercising but I did just have major surgery so I have to start slow. I have a walking dvd that I'll start using instead of walking outside because I get tired easily. The cravings that I had are slowly subsiding, I'm learning to accept that no matter how much I want to eat, my body doesn't agree.

I'm also learning when I'm full, yeah that heavy feeling in my chest means I've had enough. My mind and body have to learn to be in harmony because my mind says yes, yes, yes ...but my body says no, no, no. ... Its hard because nobody ever told me about the mental aspect of this surgery.

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