4 weeks post op

Jan 18, 2012

236.4#

It's been 4 weeks since the surgery! I am amazed at how much better I feel in such a short time period.  I have stopped checking my Blood sugars-per drs orders, and started walking like crazy. I recently learned that one lap around my local mall is equal to one mile. I learned it the hard (but good) way. I walked around 4 times thinking it was closer to 1/4 of a mile and wanted to try really hard to walk at least a mile. I thought I was going to pass out from exhaustion and excitement! I have set a new high for myself and I am going to strive to maintain that!!

As for eating, I am doing better at getting in the right amounts of protein, and fluids. Its still a bit of a struggle some days, but I have learned to adapt my menu to accomendate my feelings that day. If I need to drink an extra protein shake instead of eating a planned out dinner, so be it!

I have also attended my first birthday party with cake and snacks and yumminesses and I resisted. It wasnt even hard to do! I had planned my day so that I had my meal before the party and wasnt due to eat until after it was over and I felt great. I even helped the kids with their plates and didnt have any uneasiness about it. I know this may not always be the case, but I was proud of myself that day!

I have lost 44.6# in 6 weeks! (lost 15 during my pre-op liquid phase) I am so proud of myself, and even though I struggle some days I am so glad I made this decion. (this week at least :) )

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