2 months post-op

Feb 25, 2010

I am actually a few days past my 2 month mark but close enough. I had a Dr.s appt  yesterday. It was also a follow up to my Endoscopy on the 12th.

Things are going very well. I have lost a total of 41lbs since surgery plus the 14 before surgery! I know I am behind some other people but having been rehydrated twice hurt. I had to lose that weight before I could lose the real thing again. Dr. Lalor says I am right on track tho and will see me again in 2 months for follow up on my ulcer. He wants me down another 25lbs at least! He keeps me accountable. I don't want to disappoint him or myself.

I have to get working on exercising!! I just have no energy. Must make an effort tho. Trying to get 1/2 hr a day on bike for now and when it warms up plan to start walking. It will be good for me and the baby to both get out of the house more often.

I see a difference, almost out of my current size of clothing. Have been able to get into somethings much more comfortably than before. Can now wear my size in non stretch materials. It's awesome and can't wait to be able to actually wear shorts again in public this summer. Might even make it to the pool some. I do have photos but when I try to download them to the site it says they are to big. I don't know how to resize them. I will figure it out eventually.

Got 2 comments that made wow moments for me. My oldest son (14) told me I was looking good out of the blue one day and Dr. Lalor told me he can tell the difference and that I look younger. I am just amazed he remembers me cause he sees so many patients. He is a great Dr.

Still having problems getting in protein. I just can't stomach the drinks, and the bars seem so sweet. Most food just doesn't interest me. Not tolerating some meats very well. Can do lunch meat tho. Work in progress. Think I am going to try the fruit drinks now. Maybe they won't be so thick. They need to make a protein pill. lol

Anyways...All is good right now in my world. Just gotta work on exercise and protein intake. Thank you to my PCP for my Ativan. I now have some stress relief. Also thank God for giving me some patience and allowing me to have such a wonderful family.

God Bless you all and good luck on your journies:)

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