Four months post-op
My four month surge-versary was Monday and things are going pretty swimmingly. I've been in a stall for a few weeks now, but my surgeon doesn't want me worry about it. In fact, when I said that I should hide the scale, he said I should throw it out the window. I panicked that I've lost my 60% of weight (which is the average for gastric bypass), but he assures me that I have another fourteen months to go. Yes, the loss will slow, but it will continue.
I really should have taken measurements at the start so I could see *that* change.
As mentioned elseweb, during my check-up yesterday, my surgeon asked if I watch "True Blood". When I said yes, he replied that I'm starting to look like Sookie. Heh. I think the only things Anna Paquin and I have in common are our blonde hair, dark brown eyes, and funny noses, but I'll take the compliment.
In related news, I have FINALLY organized the HUMONGOUS pile of too big clothing which have been languishing in the craft room.
Two rows of clothes, stacked by type, on and around the table. Plus lots of shoes.
SO MANY dresses and skirts (even more skirts hidden by the jackets). Oh! I need to clear out the too big coats and jackets in the coat closet.
Sooo... I think I'll host a "come take my gently used clothes" day in the near future. Maybe 10 Aug? (reedrover come on over any time after work if you don't want to traipse up here on a Saturday. I'm free every evening but the 6th.)
My stamina is improving with the assistance of extra protein. I'm able to ride my bike about six miles before I need to break for half a cheese stick or a few swigs of a protein shake. Last night's ride was juuust shy of eleven miles and I was pretty weak and shivery by the time I got home. Happily, bounced back pretty quickly and am looking forward to getting back on the bike (if the storms hold off) or my toning video (if they don't).
I really should have taken measurements at the start so I could see *that* change.
As mentioned elseweb, during my check-up yesterday, my surgeon asked if I watch "True Blood". When I said yes, he replied that I'm starting to look like Sookie. Heh. I think the only things Anna Paquin and I have in common are our blonde hair, dark brown eyes, and funny noses, but I'll take the compliment.
In related news, I have FINALLY organized the HUMONGOUS pile of too big clothing which have been languishing in the craft room.
Two rows of clothes, stacked by type, on and around the table. Plus lots of shoes.
SO MANY dresses and skirts (even more skirts hidden by the jackets). Oh! I need to clear out the too big coats and jackets in the coat closet.
Sooo... I think I'll host a "come take my gently used clothes" day in the near future. Maybe 10 Aug? (reedrover come on over any time after work if you don't want to traipse up here on a Saturday. I'm free every evening but the 6th.)
My stamina is improving with the assistance of extra protein. I'm able to ride my bike about six miles before I need to break for half a cheese stick or a few swigs of a protein shake. Last night's ride was juuust shy of eleven miles and I was pretty weak and shivery by the time I got home. Happily, bounced back pretty quickly and am looking forward to getting back on the bike (if the storms hold off) or my toning video (if they don't).