On March 24th it was my 1 month anniversary of having had surgery! Everything is healing well...I'm just going to have to live with this pentagram shaped scarring on my tummy, no biggie. Reminders of another one of life's challenges. I've lost another 10 lbs since my last weigh in, that's 26 lbs total on the paperwork as of the 23rd, but now 28 lbs as of the 25th.
Foods I still must avoid are any snacky cracky things like chips, cookies, granola bars, candy bars, crackers (maybe 6 wheat thins a day if I so desire), ice cream, soda, most fast foods, watermelon (no nutrients, just sugar), iceberg lettuce (no nutrients, just fiber), & unfortunately no alcohol :(
**Next statements are not for the weak stomachs.
For the last week I have been doing a lot of throwing up. I have days where I can tolerate things like salad, beans, eggs, cheese...and the next minute it's caught in my throat & up it comes. It's tiring & embarrassing when I'm with company. I apologize & excuse myself, it is what it is. My body is relearning hungar, cravings, tolerance & volume.
The positives: down 2 pant sizes & 1 shirt size. I see a thinner face when I look in the mirror. That makes me smile. My goal weight given from the doctor seemed impossible, but I was reassured that this is my 1 year target weight...so no pressure to be down more than what I am.
I think my biggest struggle that I will have, will be to stay motivated & continue physical activity (exercising). I will be going back to work next Tuesday & a lot of my day is spent at a desk in front of a computer. I will have to utilize my 10 min breaks for short walks & park far away from the building.
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~*Thanks again for all the support!*~
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