one month out!

Jul 16, 2009

Well, here we are.  one month out.  Its pretty exciting that I've lost 42 lbs in those four weeks.  I used to read people's blogs as I prepared for my own surgery and laugh at people who lost what I thought was tons of weight but were frustrated it wasn't enough.  Yet here I am.  complaining i've ONLY lost 42 lbs in a month.  I know its crazy.  I just wanted to be in the 45-50 lbs gone range.

The pain is gone.  I am back.  100% recovered.  Dr. Abkin cleared me today for full diet and full activity.  Its a little scary having all the food in the world at my disposal.  Good thing I've discovered Trader Joe's.  Great food there. Lots of variety and I can still get my protein needs.

Supplements-  yeah, I'm not keeping up with them as much as I should.  Its the Calcium that's killing me.  The pills are too large to swallow (even cut up and yes, even the citrical PETITES)  The liquid tastes like chalk, so that leaves chewables.  They are also gigantic and I have to take SIX of them a day.  Well I just don't.  if someone has a better solution to my calcium dliemna, I'm all ears.

I'm a little ticked off that my insurance will only cover three visits a year with my nut.  The time I spend with her is INVALUABLE.  She's my rock and my support to make sure I don't stray from the program and Horizon Blue Cross doesn't see it that way.  I've gotten letters of medical necessity from my surgeon and my therapist.  I'm hoping to get a couple more and then go hard at the insurance company.  I don't expect much to come from it, but I'ma try anyways.

Well, that's about it.  I'll post again when I have something new to say!!

Peace out, cub scouts!

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