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9 days out

So I finally decided to post to my blog. I am not sure how often I will do this since I am not a 'natural journaler'. I had my surgery Jan 15th, and I have had a fairly good healing process. Here are a few things I have done/learned/figured out- but not in order: ( I am a list maker so heck!)     1. I packed too much for my trip to Mexico. I bought EVERYTHING on the master list that I picked up. The most important things for me were my robe, my comfy yoga pants, my bedroom slippers, and a 'comfy-non-tight' top.   2. I was glad that I picked Dr. Alvarez as my surgeon. I feel that the care I received was top notch, and I think the reason why my recovery has been a little easier than it would have been.   3. Hallelujah for antacids and pain meds. Those first two days... oh boy!   4. I had to fly back home. I would recommend asking for wheelchair access if you were as uncomfortable wheeling/walking/tired as I was. It looked strange for me being fairly able on a wheelchair, but it was worth it. Also- now is a good time for a flight upgrade   5. I hated the taste of the protein drinks, but I have discovered water + protein drink. So I have to drink more (which is OK), but the protein drinks that I have been having- Isopure and those bullets just did not taste as great without the dilution.   6. UNJURY unflavored - has a FLAVOR- and my taste buds don't like the flavor. But I suck it up and drink it anyway. And it has texture too.... arrgghhh- don't get me started!   7. Walking has been a toughie for me. Just no energy. I have been saving my 'sugared drinks' (read: apple juice) as my energy booster. I don't know why/how- but it has given me some energy.   8. I was excited for full liquids, but I have only had one today since I went out to dinner. I had tomato soup. It was yummy.   9. I did not need to get staples taken off. Something about them getting absorbed. I still don't get it. Maybe someone can explain it to me.   10. Most importantly. I am down 11.2 pounds in 9 days. I figured I will be a slow loser, but I am perfectly happy with this number.   KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON.
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arrrgghhhh- what a day!!!

Tomorrow is a new day, and I pray it will be better. We in the process of buying a new house. Because we already have a house it has been a NIGHTMARE getting a loan. And today we got yet more bureaucracy instead of getting our loan completed, and will have to put down so much more money (and will pretty much have no flexibility in spending for the rest of the year)   I am so upset. That and TOM has me emotional and tired and a wreck. I cried so many times today- and guess what- there was no food to numb it.   I have also been unbelievably hungry today. I had a whole can of soup (spread out), and two thingies of Jello pudding, so close to 700 calories. Am I meant to be having this many calories earlier on?   One bit of good news today is that the scale went below 180 (179.8). I am hoping that is goodbye 180s!!!!
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First dining experience- OK... second one

Last Sunday was my first meal outside home. After getting Pedicures, my friend and I went to Whole Foods for dinner. I had some tomato basil soup. It was delish, but I made it through very little of it. It was yummy even then.   Today I had a closing with a client. They were so happy about their house, and wanted to treat me to dinner. And since I am also reputed as a foodie, they asked for my suggestion on where to go. I had to think FAST!!! Did not want to out myself, and tell them about my surgery (even though they have also become friends in the process of finding them a home)- but I am on full liquids. After some quick thinking, I suggested a Vietnamese place for Pho.   I ordered a kiddie pho (yes, I swear even without surgery it is a huge serving), and I drank the broth mostly. I did put in a little bit of sriracha sauce and the tamarind sauce. It was so good. But no beef and no noodles or chunks of Thai Basil. It was still really good, and really filling, and now I just have to learn how to dine without being ENGULFED in the food. I did however use my back-up excuse, and told them I was on a strict diet for my gall bladder. They went for it, and wished me luck. I felt a little bit bad, but I just don't want to have to go through explanations as to why I had surgery- so the Gallbladder story is my story, and I am sticking to it!   First victory.   p.s. Its TOM- so I did venture back to the 180s for a second (180.2 on Thursday), but today I went back to 178.8 on Friday. Maybe I can hit the 160s before my birthday, in two weeks- might be a toughie :001_tt2:
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The stall..........

You read the boards, and everyone talks about 'the third week stall'. Well, mine is here- the scale has been 179, 178, 177, 178, and 178.8 this week. And no amount of reading could prepare me for the ANGER I FEEL TOWARDS THE DARN SCALE. I mean seriously, did I spend close to 10K, time off work, have a dollar of a stomach to lose 14.3 pounds????   I hope this stall breaks soon. In the meantime, how did everyone cope with a stall???
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The stall is over!!!

I think I broke the record for the longest stall ever. I lost count, but we were almost 23 days and counting. But the scale moved... finally!!! One thing I did differently was cut back on my carbs and increasing my protein. I don't know if it was because of this, or if my body just quit holding on to the weight, but either way, I am just happy the scale finally moved.   I have also started dancing classes and really enjoy it. Makes working out a lot less stressful.
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Appointments appointments

Since I had my surgery overseas, my plan is to get some after-care support locally. I really appreciated and took to heart LAN2k's advice on getting the correct psychiatric/psychologist care. so today I went to my first appointment with a therapist. She has worked with folks who have eating disorders, emotional eating and depression which is why I chose her. The intake session was more to give her information, so nothing huge to report. I know that it will be difficult to find a replacement for food, and food has always comforted me. So this is going to be an interesting journey trying to work through 'my issues'.   I also went to an appointment with my nutritionist. I carried the supplements that i have purchased (but still not started taking- will start tomorrow). She gave me a list of what else I need and the quantities needed. She also gave me some really good ideas for 'foods' for my full liquids diet and mushies.   Here are a few ideas I picked up today:   1. Mixing in half a pack of UNJURY chocolate powder with sugar free pudding for that extra chocolate load - tried it this evening, and it tasted like dessert.   2. Mixing in my supplements that are in liquid form (which are a few of mine) with my morning protein shake. Only one caveat here, don't mix iron and calcium together. You have to take those separately.   I will write down the list of the supplements and portions later if anyone is interested.   In other news, I did walk to my nutritionist's office. It was 1.3 miles. It took me 31 minutes. It will get better.   And I walked Cooper to the park and back. Him and my neighbor's dog provide QUITE THE WORKOUT!!! So about 2 miles total for today. That is 2 miles more than three days ago.
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Officially 'overweight'- no longer 'obese'.

So my BMI is now 29.8 which puts me in the overweight and not obese category. Yeay for me.   In other news 1. I ate runny eggs (well, less than half an egg), and it was soooo darn yummy! 2. I love sugar free popsicles 3. Goodbye 180's. 4. I am trying to figure out what to do on my birthday- since 'a nice restaurant' might be a waste. (Will be my first week of a full menu- so I think a 1/4 cup of food will be weird if I go to a fancy restaurant)
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