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Yesterday was offically 2 months post-op.  I'm down about 27 inches and 47 lbs. (since pre-op diet).  Can't really complain.  I wore a "regular" sweater yesterday.  Just a size XL, no plus.  All my pants are too big, even my "new" ones I got from Goodwill.  I found a pair of PJs my son bought me for Christmas a few years ago that I never even opened because they were size XL, and I knew I couldn't wear them.  They are a little too loose right now.  Not a bad problem to have.  I do miss food though.  I miss hamburgers; I miss big, thick, meaty sandwiches.  I miss mindless eating.  Unbelievably, I don't miss sweets at all.  I think maybe it was the protein shakes that did me in on that.  Seems like all I had for weeks on end was sickeningly sweet protein shakes, and I made it through Halloween and Thanksgiving without even the tiniest nibble, so I think I'm doing good in that area.  We had our company Christmas luncheon yesterday, and I made a plate of what I considered to be very small portions and ended up leaving more than half of everything on the plate.  I haven't reconciled in my mind yet that I just can't eat that much.  I am feeling good, and starting to get some energy finally.  I am not getting enough protein still, probably, but I try every day, and it doesn't seem like my hair is falling out.  If it is, I don't notice it because I have really thick hair.  Not much else to report.

I finally made it under 200 lbs.  I was under 200 a few years ago, but have kept on inching up and poof!  Before I knew it, I was 237.  I am finally beginning to feel "normal" now, and can eat much better.  Protein shakes and eggs still make me want to hurl, and I suspect mayonnaise does too, but haven't specifically pinpointed if that is the cause or not.  I am not drinking enough and probably don't get enough protein on most days, but I think it will come.  My sister is here visting from Arkansas, and it will just be her, my hubby and me for Thanksgiving.  My son is going with his dad.  I'm making a turkey and various side dishes, which are low carb.   Also going to make a low carb pumpkin cheesecake for dessert, which I am dying to have.  I'm craving sweets and carbs.  I have "cheated" a few times and had some peanut butter crackers and Fritos.  Just a few each time, but I know I need to not have them.  But a few satisfied my cravings, so hopefully it will be okay!

Nothing really exciting to report.  The pain in my left side has subside somewhat.  I went to a festival on Saturday and the county fair on Sunday, and walked around a lot.  Had to come home and rest both days, but at least I am not writhing in pain today.  Yippee.  I found out some interesting things by doing a search on this site, though.  I wondered why everytime I drink water, my pouch feels funny.  Almost feels like Braxton-Hicks contractions.  When I searched, I learned this is a common problem.  Kinda wish I had known that.  I took my measurements last night, and entered them into the health tracker, but for some reason, only a few of them were saved.  Going to do it again tonight, but I know I'm down at least 10 inches all over.  Makes me feel good, especially since my weight loss is not as fast as I wanted it to be.  I'm eating better, I think.  Made a crustless quiche yesterday, and it was tasty.  Ate almost a whole piece, and I ate a smaller whole piece for breakfast today.  Progress!  Still totally boggles my mind that I have trouble eating...oh, the irony in that!

Went to the doc today for 1 month checkup. Only down 4 lbs in 2 weeks.  Hell, I coulda done that on WW!  PA says I'm not eating enough...go figga!  Still have pain in my left side, and if it doesn't ease up, they are going to do a CT scan, but I'm not worried about it. I am sure it's that staple thing.  Which sucks big time!  She said it could last up to 3 months.  Hopefully not!

Back at work today.  YUK  Actually, I don't mind.  I was kinda bored at home, but I am still feeling a little tired.  All in all I feel pretty good, I guess.  My hubby and I went out to eat on Saturday and I had 3 small scallops and a tiny bit of creamed spinach.  By the time I was done eating, I was in tremendous pain.  So much, my hubby asked if I wanted to go to the ER!  I must have eaten too fast, because I think I had gas!  I hurt most of the night, and even yesterday afternoon.  I got some Gas-X and took two, then passed some gas (TMI??) and felt a bit better. I feel fine today, but I took some Gas-X this morning.  Other than being tired and an occasional pain, I'm feeling great.  Down about 30 lbs, but the scale fluctuates, and I'm trying not to flip out if it shows a gain.  I admit, I weigh multiple times a day...not good, I know.

I am finally beginning to feel "normal" again.  So normal, that I overdid it on Sunday and Monday, but I rested a lot yesterday, and plan to do so again today.  My only problems are getting in enough protein.  For some reason, after the surgery, I can't manage to gag those protein shakes down.  Even the Unjury, which I thought were pretty good before surgery.  I'm working on one now...blech!  So far, since the pre-op diet started on September 25th, I'm down 28 lbs.  My clothes are definitely looser, and I can wear some that I haven't worn in a while.  Fortunately (unfortunately?) I won't have to buy new clothes for awhile because I have so many that I had "outgrown!"  

I did not feel well today.  Don't know if I'm tired or what.  Just felt blah.  I ate half a scrambled egg this morning, and then at lunch, I made some chicken salad in the food processor.  Maybe I ate too much, because after I ate it, I felt kinda raunchy all day.  Didn't throw up, but didn't feel great.  Pain is much better today.  Running a slight temp...99.1.  Don't think it's a big deal. I managed to get in about 35 grams of protein today, so hopefully I will feel better tomorrow.  Still wondering sometimes what the "F" I did to myself???

Been home for 3 days now, and beginning to feel better.  Still sore on my left side.  Am taking 1/4 dose of pain meds about every 5-6 hours.  Trying to wean myself off of them.  Hate they way they make me feel.  Going to meet with the dietician today.  I know I am not getting in enough liquids. Protein shakes make me nauseated, and I am sipping water a lot, but it makes me belch!!  Still a bit gassy.  I guess that's from the sugery.  As long as I keep moving around, I feel pretty good.  Sitting or laying down is hard, and even harder when I get up because I get stiff.  I have eaten a few bites of hummus and refried beans.  Tasted good, but I am terrified of overeating, so I've only eaten just a few bites of each.  Who'da thunk it?  Me?  Afraid to eat?  HA!!

Came home this afternoon around 2:00.  Surgery went fine, and pain level is manageable.  Haven't really been hungry.  Have to call the doc's office tomorrow to get a review of what I'm supposed to eat.  You'd think as much as I've read all this stuff, I'd know, but I'm confused!!  I'll try to post some details later on!

I had my pre-op surgical consultation today. Everything is good to go for Friday.  I have a vitamin D deficiency, but otherwise everything else looked good.  I am nervous!  I am also down 13 lbs from my initial consultation, so that is good.  I feel confident that I will be okay, but I'm still nervous!!