Every day was easier for me at work as the week passed. Sitting for long periods of time is uncomfortable so I try to walk around as much as possible. Sunday, I went to the park to walk a bit and did well, but it wiped me out. I have no pain or soreness on the outside, but Anthony and I saw a funny movie Saturday night and I laughed a little too hard and now my insides hurt a little bit. I really am not completely healed even though it feels like I am. I have to take it easy.
I have to address how annoying it is that certain people are treating me completely different since the surgery and losing weight. I just lost a little weight, that's it. I'm still the same person. I HATE fake people. Don't be all nicey nice to me because I've lost a little bit of weight when you were so mean to me before the surgery. One of the reasons I didn't want to spread the word about my surgery. Seriously, what is wrong with people??? Why are there so many shallow people in this world? I did not have this surgery so that I could look better in clothes or not be embarrassing to be around because of my weight. My main motivation was to be healthy. I was tired of huffing and puffing doing basic chores, walking up steps or playing with the kids.
Per my nutritionist, I started eating some ground turkey. I make my tofu linguine, some sauce and ground turkey. So delicious!! I'm doing great keeping all my foods down. No problems at all. I am just barely getting an appetite back.
I can feel the port and the band. It's a little weird, but kind of cool. I'm healing really well. The surgeon did a great job sewing me up. The incision area just gets a little itchy sometimes.
Labor Day was difficult. I figured there would be hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, etc. being served. No big deal. I planned ahead and brought my own food. There was some chicken and honey baked ham (one of my favorites), not to mention some yummy sides. For snack, various chips were put out. I didn't realize this would be so difficult for me to ignore, but apparently they are trigger foods for me. I would never dare take a chip because I am scared about it ripping up my still fragile stomach. The last meal of the day was my absolute favorite bagel sandwich. Really?!?!?! Bagels are way too hard for me to digest now as well. What a hard, hard day. I did make it through with no casualties, but wow. I never thought I would have that problem. I know everyone shouldn't be punished for my decision to have surgery but a little courtesy would be appreciated. I definitely learned that for awhile now I must be VERY careful when choosing to eat out or going to functions. Everything socially revolves around food. What a culture we live in!!
I see my surgeon tomorrow. I'm sure he just wants to check the incisions again. Should be a quick visit.
My results: HW(My highest weight when I decided to start the process) 317, PSW 306.4, SW 284, CW 279.4.
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Everything I do socially revolves around food -- family, friends, birthdays. I agree, it's VERY hard! You are doing great! Keep up the GREAT work and keep us posted!
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I hope you still get to do a trip to Vegas this Fall. It will be a great reward and you can shop for clothes and enjoy a nice meal a few times a day. I can recommend places where you can share a meal or that just serve small portions!
Do you know of any general places that maybe I can find here in NY that serve smaller portions?? I figured I would either be eating from appetizers or sliders or something like that and still having to take food home with me, which is not the worst thing.
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