3 week post op

Jul 08, 2010

Yesterday I had my 3 week post op.  According the the dr's scale I've lost 17lbs.  According my parents scale I've lost 21lbs.  Hmmmm that is a 4 pound difference.  Now that I am back at my house I've hidden my scale.   I try not to dwell on the fact that I feel I should have lost more weight.  I don't want to compare my loss to others, I know everyone is different.  However, when one struggles with weight  and weight loss those old thoughts start creeping in.... why am I not losing weight, what am I doing wrong.  I try my best to curb those thoughts.  I know I'm going to be successful.  Even with the 17lb loss I see a difference in some of my clothes.  I'm able to comfortably fit into a size 26 that isn't elastic.  I'm notorious for elastic wastebands.   I can't remember the last time I put on something that zipped and buttoned up.  

My surgeon says I'm right wear I should be.  My BMI went down 2 points to 40.  I will not hop on a scale until my 6 week appt.  Even if I go visit my parents..... I WILL stay away from their scale.  My war wounds seem to be healing fine.  My JP drain incision finally closed and stopped leaking.  I thought it was going to leak forever.  

It's time for another semi-icky protein shake.  I haven't gotten to the point where I can make yummy ones yet.  shame on me!!!!

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