Walking

Apr 06, 2009

Today I walked to our local drug store to mail a package to my daughter -- the box was large, so I put it in one of those rolling carts that New Yorkers use to get their groceries (it folds up) - or you see old ladies pushing them.  I also went to the grocery store on the same mall strip and filled my cart, then walked home.  First big "exercise" outing for me since surgery - I was proud of myself...exhausted when I got home,  but none the worse for the wear.  I felt like an old lady, though, pushing that cart along in my baggy sweat pants and t shirt (haven't got the courage yet to try putting my jeans back on - maybe tomorrow?)

After I had rested a while in my nice cool livingroom (it was over 80 degrees while I was walking) I felt pretty darn good!  So I need to get out and start walking longer distances, more and more, until the doctor okays regular exercise and strength building.

Tomorrow I go back for my one week checkup.  I know I've lost some weight, but no idea how much.  I hope I'm not disappointed - it is kind of scarey!

Then the next day I start Stage Two of my nutrition plan - namely soft and pureed foods for one week.  Wow -- I cannot wait to eat REAL food even if it is soft or pureed.  Picked up some more eggs so I can make custard tomorrow, got some yogurt and cottage cheese and some sugar free puddings, and some cauliflower - yeah, you read that right - cauliflower -- I heard if you cook it and mash it and add a little cheese and "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter" that it tastes awesome!   

I have FELT so hungry today -- but not physically - just in my mind - because I've seen food all around me (grocery store - duhh - hello!)  But I know I have to learn that even when I can eat most foods, to be able to say no to those that will make me sick or make me fat again -- no better time than now to start disciplining myself to say "no" to those "head urges" or "emotional urges" when they come -- and I know they will.

So, day six post op under wraps - gone - done!  Here's to a new me!

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