Goooood Morning!
I am feeling so good today! I went to the hospital this morning for a check up with my surgeon, he said everything looked great!! He took all the tape off my incisions, and also took out a loose stitch that had popped out of one of the small incisions. I am so happy to have all the tape gone, so hopefully now I can get some of the gross adhesive gunk off! When I weighed in I had lost 22lbs since my last visit, wahooo! My bathroom issues are finally gone, and I have been keeping everything down really well! My diet right now consists of protein shakes, yogurt, pudding, jello, and creamy soups. I feel ready to progress but am too scared too. Next week I can have mashed potatoes mmmm yummy! KFC has the BEST mashed potatoes lol.
Last night I had to worst temptation night EVER. My fiancee had a business dinner party to go too, and I went along. The thought never even crossed my mind, that this might be awkward and difficult for me :( We get there and there is an open bar, and someone handing me a a glass of wine which is my first temptation. I ask for water and sparkling is given to me, which is another no no, so then I have to ask for flat. Then the appetizers start coming out, pulled pork sandwiches, all kinds of cheese and crackers, goat cheese tart, asparagus, salads....ehhh I felt soooo bad having to say no thank you to everything. I didn't know these people though, so I didn't feel like I should have to explain myself....I said I had a stomach bug and was on anti-biotics. Dinner was prime rib and dessert was some sort of cake.....I was so strong and said NO to everything! I was really cranky when we left and starving, I broke down and balled cause I was so upset. We finally got home around nine and I dove into the gallon of sherbet in the freezer. I had 2 scoops and that made me feel soooo much better!
Back to work today, and feeling strong. All done with appointments until my first fill on 9/11. Now if only this itching would stop!
Cograts on getting through that. Sounds like it was a seated dinner. Did you have anything on your plate at all just for appearances even? Social outings can be the toughest...
ReplyDeletehaha no I didn't have anything on my plate:( it was sooooo awkward!! I didn't want to accept a plate of food and just play with it, I felt like that would have been worse and more insulting lol.
ReplyDeleteI would have rationalized myself into eating some cheese...it's protein! You did us proud! Way to go girl!
ReplyDeleteOh that sounded tough. So clever of you to avoid all the pitfalls but argh, why do they all have to be so hard.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you're doing great so far! I also have Aetna and I'm 2 months into the 3 month surgery prep, so I'm a couple months behind you. I look forward to watching your progress and sharing along the way!
ReplyDeleteI just want to say you are an inspiration to me for having the surgery and hearing about your successes and struggles if helping me tremendously! I am meeting with my surgeon next week to plan a surgery date for the band and I am so excited to be able to hear about other's experiences! Thank you for being so honest and congrats on all the success so far!
ReplyDeletesounds like you did a great job at the party even if it was tough!
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