beginnings

Monday, November 23, 2015

I decided to have the lap band after working for a company in which it was covered on medical insurance. I had my 6 month, every month diet and check in with my PCP. I was able to lose 14 lbs. I'm up about 5 lbs. I go to the week before appointment in a couple of days. I hope to have a couple of pounds off by then. I've been drinking lots of water eating low carbs. the doctor was happy with my weight loss and actually told me I didn't have to lose anymore at my last appointment just not gain weight which I actually have been up 10 pounds and now am only up 5 pounds.

My family says they are supportive but there is ice cream in the house again, which I haven't touched

my surgery is on 12/1. I guess I'll be eating puréed foods on Christmas; I'm hoping for a soft diet by then but not sure if enough time has passed. I've got a new bike which I've been riding every couple of days for 3 miles. I also belong to a gym in which I was doing upper body machines until I pulled a muscle in my arm. It's better now. I can't us walking as my exercise because I broke my knee a couple of years ago, and sometimes with longer walks it hurts.

I've held onto this insurance through COBRA after I left my job. I'm looking for a less stressful job after the first of the year.

Whenever I'd get down 20 pounds and I'd hurt myself exercising which is exactly what happened with my broken knee.

I know what to eat, not that I always do. My problem is eating out; it's more of a social thing. Or when I was working 60 hours a week it was hard to pre plan meals and I was too exhausted to exercise even though I fit in swimming laps 3 times a week. I get very hungry at night. My stomach is still growling after eating

I know if I'm not hungry I can choose the right foods and be active daily.

I would love to be back in a regular size so my only options on plus size clothes are not all bedazzled.

I have a high school reunion next year and would be embarrassed to see people in the past at this weight.