Yesterday marked the 6 weeks since surgery and I had to follow up with the PA at the office, the nutritionist, and the exercise physiologist. I have been waiting for this day, for well...6 weeks :)
My first stop was the scale,which I no longer dread or hate. I am down 36 pounds and just could not be happier. Oddly enough,the nurse or the PA never said a thing about my weight--not one word. Maybe they don't like to or aren't allowed to. I know it is much more than weight in this whole journey,but a little "good job" would have been nice. If I was a nurse in that office, I would give my patient a little genuine pat on the back. You need to hear it once in a while. It is hard work!
Everything is healed as far as my incisions, I have no pain whatsoever, no acid reflux (amazing!!) and I can go off the Prilosec. I am on nothing but vitamins now and Biotin for my hair. I am going to look for a more complete hair/skin/nails supplement to bypass the hair loss that could come in the future. I already have permanent hair loss from PCOS, losing any more would be devastating. I am not thinking about that though-it is what it is and I will deal with it if it happens.
This is the HUGE thing I have been waiting for--I am FREE to try whatever I want! I am in control of my food choices. I realized everything might not work at first but I am SOOO flipping happy to be able to eat meat,vegetables, eggs..anything. This is my opportunity to continue the weight loss and get back to healthy. Now that I had a chance to break free from the coffee shop,sweets,pizza,chinese, and everything else, I am really looking forward to eating well and keeping up momentum.
I was not really looking forward to seeing the nutritionist yesterday. I have to keep my eye-rolling to myself and bite my tongue. She was going over what we could eat and pulls out all sorts of boxes and packages. Boxes and packages of crap food. Lean Cuisine,cereals, breads,crackers,carby things. Most of this stuff is why so many people (including myself) are overweight. You can't stop eating it and never feel full so you get more. It is a vicious trap. But America is all about convenience so I can assume this is why she goes over all of the choices. Whole foods kind of get the back seat. You can be sure I won't be putting Lean Cuisine in my new stomach. This whole experience is a gift and a second chance to make things right.
Next I saw the exercise guy...who is fantastic! He is just a super nice guy who genuinely cares about helping people get in shape. I wish I could hire him! Bottom line is...I need to get to the gym and I am free to do whatever I want there. No limits! If I don't go to the gym, I don't exercise, so that is another goal.
Here I am....free to be. Leaving the comfort of pre-measured,pre-planned food and on my own. I am ready to turn the page and write my own story! The real journey begins here, but I am so thankful for my experiences these last 6 weeks to help prepare me for the rest of my life!
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| Surgery day June 30 |
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| Week 4 |
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| Week 5 |
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| 6 week smile! |
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