Reminders are a good thing...

Feb 12, 2011

The good news today is that I am nearing my goal. I am 129.8 lbs this morning woot woot!  Couldn't be more pleased.

This weekend I was reminded that I am only 5 months out and even though I'm almost at my goal, I'm no where near where I need to be.  We went out Friday night for cocktails, dinner and a game.  Thinking I was eating slow enough, the dinner hit me like a rock. I had some AHI Tuna (pure protein and oh so good).  I thought I had small enough bites, and I thought I had chewed it well.  But my stomach thought otherwise.  After eating about an ounce BAM.  The Nausea gods bestowed on me.  I fought a good hard battle, sat there as long as I could before I knew that Nausea gods sister was fastly approaching.  So I walked briskley to the ladies room and again, bam.  This hasn't happened in a few weeks so I was surprised. Lessen learned, I have to really be aware when I am eating even at this stage to slow down and chew chew chew.  

We spent the day yesterday with friends who were in town. None had seen me for a few years and boy the reactions were priceless.  I told them how I've received mixed reactions, some people are so excited and happy for me, while others think this is the 'easy way out' or whatever preconceived ideas they have on WLS.  Either way, we had such a great day with them, and I managed to get my protein in (thanks to the protein bullets).  We went to dinner in the evening at one of the local restaurants (mexican).  I had just a taste of the appetizers (the inside of the chorizo/potato balls, 2 tsp guacamole) and then I had a shrimp and some beans off my husbands plate.  We no longer order two meals, he orders and I take enough off his plate.  It seems to work for us.  I remembered to slow down (lightbulb from Fridays mess), so dinner was an enjoyable event.

Today we're going to stay close to home. I may go out and shop for some new slacks because the current ones are starting to get too baggy. It's a good problem to have.  I'm a happy woman! :)

If you're reading my blog today, I hope you have a fabulous day and remember, you are amazing!

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