6 Weeks out--my evaluation

Aug 17, 2011

I just had to complete a self evaluation for my job, so I thought why not do a self evaluation of me since surgery.

My strengths in living my life since surgery:  I did not ever miss the food I could not have. I never craved it at all. I could watch the food network or be with people eating and be just fine. That helped so much mentally. I also stuck to the plan. I never tried to rush it. I figured the docs took their time to devise the proper way to reintroduce food, who am I to challenge it? this I believe helped that I had no nausea and only experienced dumping once, slightly when I did not read the label and ate something with too much sugar. I also had no stuck food (until recently-will address that in my weaknesses, lol).

My weaknesses:  I still want to eat too fast. Wasn't ;t too bad until I rushed fish. But the next day, I took my time and no "foamies".  Then two days later, rushed Melba toast! YUCK!! No nausea but still not a good feeling. I really have to work hard at slowing it down.

What do I need to improve my life post surgery?  I am lucky to already have it--a huge and loving support system. First and foremost, my boyfriend who has been there every step of the way. he has helped and never hindered me and cheers me on for every good blood sugar and every pound lost. My kids who I hope I can maybe encourage them to live a healthier lifestyle. My Mentors--friends who have preceded me with surgery who have helped me by sharing their experiences with me and can help me foresee and think through things before they occur. My surgery center's support group where we meet every week who have also encouraged me and advise me on issues I need help with.

Where do I see myself this time next year?  Smaller and healthier. I truly believe just from seeing those before me that I will be at my goal weight. I am cautiously optimistic I will be off insulin completely but if not, I surely won;t be taking the 7 shots a day I have for the last 3 years!

so there you have it!! In 10 days, I will see my doc. right now, I am  20 pounds lighter than pre surgery. I have gotten rid of my pre surgery clothes for the most part (keeping my "before" dress) and am now wearing a size smaller. Because of good friends, I have sizes all they way down to my goal size, so I will be shopping in my closet!! Can't wait to hear what the doc has to say!!

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