Six Weeks out....

May 21, 2009

I am six weeks out from my surgery.  This morning I went to see my family doctor for an update.  Since surgery I am down 35 pounds - 58 pounds overall!  My doctor was thrilled, but he was even more excited that my blood pressure (107/80) was my lowest in over five years!    I am still on some medications, but hope to be going off them as well.  For some odd reason, I am still retaining water, so the need to stay on Fuorisimide for now, but at a reduced amount.  Also still having anxiety issues, so the Ativan as needed. 

I am walking, three or more times a week.  Not going long distances, but walking, even for a few minutes a day has helped alot.  And the fresh air and just breathing, has done alot of good as well. 

I have been measuring my success, not so much by the weight I am losing, but by the years.  So far, I am back to (early) 2005.   I am thrilled to be getting my life back, and consider this 'time' I am getting back as the years I am adding on to my life.  So, in the last six weeks I have added four years to my life! 

New problem....my boobs are sagging more than ever!  Been going through new bras and I am really frustrated by the new challenges they have brought on.  Oh well, I guess that can be fixed in a few months, huh?!   

Thanks for checking in on me! 

Jennifer

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