62 or 63 Weeks Post Op, off the rails but back on track

Apr 25, 2018

Wow, it's been awhile since I last blogged here.  I totally went off the rails for awhile, but I'm back on track now.

I had a sinus infection that wouldn't quit; fever, massive headaches, sore throat.  That lasted almost a month.  I also dealt with stomach flu and winter depression.  This has been the longest winter we've had in ages.  It snowed right up until this week; the last 5 days have finally been sunny and nice and I've been able to get out and about.  

Yesterday I went for my first bike ride of the season and did 12.23 km.  It was overcast and windy but I enjoyed the ride so much; I smiled the whole time.  I wore a sweater and had a big scarf around my neck but still became so thoroughly chilled that I couldn't stop shivering for hours when I got home, even with my big fuzzy pajamas, a heavy sweater, and blankets.  I drank 2 hot beverages and finally warmed up after a few hours.  Totally worth it though.

While I was sick/depressed, I started eating popsicles for my sore throat. They were not sugar free, as I couldn't find any in town, but not too bad; only 50 calories and low sugar per popsicle.  The problem was that I just wanted to keep eating them.  1 or 2 was never enough; I'd have to eat 3 at a time.  Then 4.  I had to stop buying them.  The sugar increased my carb cravings and I had some regain.  6 Lbs to be exact. I was 174 this morning.  I was 169 the last time I blogged and my lowest weight so far was 168.  I'd like lose those 6 Lbs, plus 3 more to get down to 165.

In the last 5 days I've gone for 4 walks of 1 hour or more, plus yesterday's 12 km bike ride, so I'm back on track exercise wise.  I'm also doing much better food wise; getting in lots of protein and liquids.  I'm still battling carb cravings though, and am still somewhat down but doing much better than I was.  Today is cold and gloomy and grey and it's calling for snow or freezing rain, but tomorrow is supposed to be sunny and 3 celcius (37 farenheit), so that's something to look forward to.  I'll be able to get outside again tomorrow, which really helps lift my spirits.

I ran out of my water pills 2 weeks ago so I should go refill the prescription, finally.  Some of my weight gain is definitely from water retention, as my feet, ankles, and fingers are very swollen.  I'm sure that will help some. I've never gone so long without the water pills before.

Here are some photos from yesterday's bike ride:

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