It's been 1 month and 2 days since the surgery and it's been great! I have a frog tracking my progress and although he's been stuck at 19.8 for 2 days I'm not getting discouraged. As other bloggers tell me, this is to be expected. I am just going to work a little harder because I really want that 20. I got to go clothes shopping for the first time and was able to shop in the regular sections, including juniors -- it was soooo exciting!!!!! I also had to get new shoes since I think 10 of the pounds I have to those kids we used to feed in China as kids (that's who I decided can have this extra weight. If they needed my food all those years then they can use the weight) were in my feet. That brings up an interesting subject -- why is it when weight comes off its in the places where you need it the least???? My feet were never big and neither were my wrists or boobs but guess what, thats whats shrinking away. So not fair!
The life adjustment this first month has not been as bad as I thought it would be. I haven't been as crabby as my kids were afraid I would be. I am at a point where I can eat any type of food I would like, in moderation. I have become a fan of scallops, smoked salomon and crab over this time. It's great for me but my family is going crazy, they aren't big seafood eaters unless its crab. Lots of find your own meals for them!
As for those pesky antibodies, well all I can say is they are still there. They show their ugly head from time to time but I am learning to just kick their ass. I have noticed alot of changes for the good but there are a few effects that have intensified, it's just a matter of flexibility and learning to manage. Since the surgery I have felt better than I have in years. I have more energy and can stay awake past 10:00pm on the weekends :) I don't sleep every weekend away anymore, for some reason I like getting up at 8:00am now. Soooo not me but it makes for a good weekend. I have started doing more social activities with friends which I am loving. I gotta watch the wine consumption though, it's effects are alot stronger than before!!!!!! I do admit, I miss my beer from time to time too. I've gotten color back in my skin, I'm not ashy anymore and the strangest thing about that is my tattoo has darkened. My mom asked if I had it redone because it was so vibrant the other day. My memory is getting better, at least I know my kids school schedule this year. Ohhhh last year was bad, I didn't know where they were half the time. I am looking forward to enjoying another soccer season watching KT play for the school! On the flip side, I have to really watch my outdoor activities in the heat -- they will suck all life out of me!!! I used to be able to do stuff in the sun but not so much anymore. Sleeping in the pool or on the beach seems to work ok but I mowed the lawn two Sunday's ago and didn't quite make it to work on Monday, I slept for about 20 hours straight. Sometimes I just have to let those antibodies win. Oh well, fall is around the corner then I don't have to worry about this. Like I've been saying, for every 2 or 3 things changing for the good I can deal with 1 bad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Have a great afternoon :)
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