Yep I have survived my first week. I feel really good, and only am in any real pain when I first wake up and when it is getting closer to bed time!! Other than that I am shocked how good I feel. I was preparing for all this pain and not being able to move and all that good stuff. I do move too fast everynow and then, and a pain shoots through to remind me to watch it. But it is only fleeting. I am down 17 pounds...can you believe that..17 pounds. It took me two months to lose 13 before surgery and now only 7 days to lose 17..WOW.
I have not been hungry at all..today I went and got the family chinese because the hubby got in late and thats what he wanted. I went in to my beloved chinese restraunt where before I could eat my brother under the table if I tried...and I was not even tempted..except for a fleeting second that the shrimp stuffed turkey thingy that I love so much caught my eye..but it was over in a second.
I am moving like I am supposed to and trying to get all the liquid down I am supposed to..kinda hard cuz one big drink I used to take...fills me up in a second..though it was a dozen little sips now. Thank goodness for sugar free popcicles...they are my best friend!! I can make one last over an hour though!! It is so different when you are used to being the one who goes back for seconds or thirds, and gets pure satisfaction out of stuffing yourself to the point of sickness. Kinda sad that it took a major surgery to show me just how bad I was, but that is the past and it is behind me now. I am learning to savor those little sips and bites. I just keep thinking..I am going to get to run with my kids..I am going to get to get on the rides with my kids...I am going to....all the things I cant wait to enjoy doing with them. I am so excited for that. I have alot of making up to them to do!!!
I have already heard some of the negativity before I had this surgery and have prepared myself for it, but everyone so far has been so extremely supportive and caring of my welfare. I know that may change for some down the line, but I am going to enjoy it now. It is heartwarming to read the comments left for me..my favorite being I am beautiful skinny or big. That means so much to me, and now I have a tool to help bring that out!! To have my daughter text me several times to check on me when she is with her friends and I should be the last person on her mind brings trears to my eyes. I have taught them right so far and I am so pleased in who she and the others are becoming. Hopefully I have taken a step that will let me enjoy my babies for many more years to come, because honestly everyday that went by that I stuffed my face, snuck in the kitchen and stuffed my mouth full with whatever was in the refrigerator...was stealing those years away. Not now dammit...I am fighting my way to being healthy!!! And I am going to enjoy and relish in every minute of it!! We only live once, and I am trying to do it right! Til next time!!
Well said! I don't blog but write in a journal and everything you have said I have written down, to the T! I especially loved those piopsicles too. Lol. U are goikng to love the new you and will never forget the old you, its all good. Im excited about your weight loss so far and its gonna drop fast so be ready. And don't forget to get a Hold of me when your ready for some new clothe, lol, iv got them ready! Your doing great, keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteYou will do great!! You have Louie and your kids in full support of you. Bet it feels awesome. You will win regardless. You are determined, independent and I am sure very excited. Keep it up!! If you need anything you can always call us.
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I am very proud of you Amanda! Being overweight is one of the hardest things to overcome. Everyone in my family has this problem but it's good that you are getting ahold of this problem now why your still very young. I wish you the best because in the long run this will not only be good for you but EVERYONE around you. Take care and God Bless YOu!!
ReplyDeleteIts true Mandy, your a beautiful person with or without the weight. Im glad you have a great support system and a hubby that seems to adore you no matter how you look. (hey, and he is offering a new wardrobe!) Glad you did this not only for yourself but for the most important people in your life. God bless you and I wish you a speedy recovery.....It was nice chatting with you earlier. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you all so much!!
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