Robin M.

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Size 4/6 baby!  Yea!!

I am feeling really good this month.  I have been able to drink at least 1 protein shake a day...I know I need to get to 3, but 1 is better than nothing!  I have also been taking water aerobics 3 times a week.  I have more energy then before. 

Today we went to Value Village for clothes.  I took a few sizes into the dressing room.  I'm now a size 14!  and a large in shirts!  I was so excited!    So, I bought large and medium shirts and sweaters and size 14 and 12 pants.  I should be set for awhile.  It is fun to go get a whole new wardrobe! 

This month has been difficult.  The scale moves down a bit then up a bit.   I have been stuck in the 170's.  But, I have not gotten in my protein or vitamins like I should.  The past week has been better.  I am still having trouble with the protein, but the vits are going down!  Yea!  And the scale is finally moving! I am at 170 now.  Exactly 50 pounds down now!!! Yea!  I fit into size 16 pants.  So, I am finally seeing some changes.  I see M.O. people in town and feel sorry for them because I was right there 3 months ago.  I wish I could go talk to them and give them Dr. Oh's card. (they may not like that)

So, my next "thing" is to start exercising.  I am thinking about water aerobics.  It is for an hour twice a week.  Then, of course, walking. 

Lying in bed this morning, I could feel my rib cage! I have a ribcage!!!  I can't wait to feel my collarbones!!

I lost 2 more pounds so I am not feeling sorry for myself today.  I also took some imodium.  I am hoping that will stop my  runs.

I made it through the first week.  I have been feeling good up until today.  I don't know if it is hormones, or what is out of whack, but I am feeling extremely sorry for myself.  I am still on clear liquids, for another 3WEEKS.  My doctor added the protein shakes today.  I have had horrendous diahrrea for a week now.  Doc says this is also normal and will stop with the protein shakes.  I haven't really lost much weight since surgery, besides the water weight, my a** is sore, my incisions are sore, and I can't eat anything with substance.  I would kill for some refried beans now.  I know that things will be better tomorrow.  Today they just suck.  I just want to cry.  But, I know that I am getting healthier by the day and also stronger by the day.  I go back to work next Tues.  I need the rest now, but I think I really need to get my mind on other things for a portion of the day. I am still glad I got this done and I would do it again in a heartbeat.