Leaha

Ok so I am a little over 2 weeks into my recovery, I know from recent experience that I did too much last week by planting a garden and doing alot of bending while cleaning. I just want to know if its safe to at least walk a few miles a day or something. Last week walking through Wal-Mart for about an hour just regular grocery shopping, and by the time I left the store and got into my car my stomach hurt like crazy, and yes, I know I shouldnt have been driving, but Im in a situation where I dont have a choice sometimes. I do have my first and hopefully only follow up with my surgeon on June 8th so I could wait to ask her, BUT then what are blogs for? lol Thanks for reading

Good luck with everything!

Exactly!!

Ok, so this is my first attempt to ever writing any kind of blog, so bare with me, if I come off as an ignoramous, I apologize lol. First of all, I had surgery May 22nd and so far Ive lost 7lbs. But so far since Ive been home, I find myself always wanting to put something in my mouth. And its hard for me to decifer whether Im indeed hungry, or if Im just being my "old self" always wanting to eat? So, as I struggle with this, when I do eat, sometimes I can eat just enough and be fine, no stomach pains. And then there are times when I eat and I dont know when enough is enough...personally I thought that would go away after the surgery, but I was wrong I guess. Also, I dont eat to the point of vomiting, but close, I feel like I want to and need to, but eventually after sipping some water and a few stops to the restroom, I feel ok again. All the while, hating myself for going to far once again...I dont know what my problem is. I try to keep in my mind that I put my body through major surgery and this needs to work because its my last option. I was also a little discouraged when I stepped on the scale this morning and saw I have only lost 7lbs since my surgery date. I do know that the wieght comes off different for everyone but I just thought it would be more, like maybe 15lbs or something. I do have all of these 4oz portioned containers that are awesome, and even though I know that should be plenty of food, I find myself grazing and I know I shouldnt be snacking. I just feel like a failure. Im trying not to let it bother me so early in the process, but I cant help it. Ive got a 2yr old son that is more than enough motivation but I still get so frustrated with myself. Am I in this boat all by myself??