Friend's Day and 2 months out for me

Feb 10, 2010

Dear Friend "Looking_up",
As I write you should be heavily sleeping during your surgery.  This is surely the most peaceful time you will have today and in the next several.  All my positive thoughts going to your surgical suite. Wish I could be closer.
I am two months post op per "dates" (surgery was 12/11/09) tomorrow, a bit closer to 9 weeks by the number of days...anyway, doesn't seem that long.  I'm used to my sleeve now I'd say at about an 8/10 on a scale of 10/10..  I still feel pretty overweight and am.    I have to remind myself every day that I've lost a considerable amount of weight.  I wish the scale wouldn't take "forever" to budge a pound or two but I know rapid loss isn't really good or expected.  I read everyday about how to do this right on this site.  I checked my nutrition tracking and have averaged 870 cals/day in the last 9 days, 60-80 grams or protein.  Slacking on the water part since I can't really drink plain water.  I should grab some more diet V8 Splash on the way to work - that blends well in ice for me and I can drink it easily.  Making it to the gym 3 times/week, need to get there 4 or 5 I imagine.  Walking on the treadmill and using the weight machines.  Happy about feeling some muscles in my arms and legs just a little bit.
  My favorite weight loss physical changes in the last two months are no back pain with just walking, no more knee pain, and I can cross my legs when I sit down  (oh and reaching certain places is much easier too) - how quickly these things I can take for granted.  I love that I had this surgery.  I worry that I don't "work" it enough.  I come to OH everyday to learn from all of you and keep my mind in the right place.
Looking forward to the day I am down another 10 pounds - then another 10, and another....by then, should be pretty nice outside!  (I'm in Northern Minnesota).
Wishing I could get smaller faster  - and know I should be grateful for my journey so far. Somewhat surprised how much self discipline is involved but finding that I can grasp it with my "sleeve" helping me.
Anne

12/10/10

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