It's almost 1 year out

So here I sit evaluating my first almost year. It's been an experience. I wonder how many people gain their weight back. I'm getting the impression that quite a few people gain their weight back. This is bit of a concern for me since I haven't exercised the way I really need to.

I want to do some weight training. I have a fear of getting an hernia if I overdo it. I don't want to go thru that; I'm not sure if that's a rational fear or just an excuse.

We are approaching the time of year where people are benevolent and considering the economy, I hope and pray that people in need are really blessed.

In the past couple of days, I've run into previous co-workers that I have not seen in years. The funny thing is that they see me and recognize me before I even see them. They are really impressed with my weight lost. Since I work from home, many of my co-workers have no clue what I look like.

I still can't believer that I wear medium size shirts/tops/sweaters and size 10 pants. I weight 152 lbs. I'm happy about that but I still am struggling to get all of my protein in. I HATE PROTEIN SHAKES. PERIOD. There are many who said they eat enough protein. I only need 67 grams a day; I should be able to eat that but I'm not quite there....well that's all for now.

I'll write again soon.

30 days later

Well, I guess I will start by saying that I'm down 71 lbs since my surgery. I don't spend a lot of time worrying about losing weight. I can't get all of my supplements in. Protein shakes/drinks make me gag, so my hair is falling out.

Although, I know these things are temporary, I"m starting to become discouraged. I couldn't even get my labs done last month because they couldn't get any blood. (not even a drop) So, apparently, I'm not getting enough fluids even though I try.

I know it won't always be this way and I hope I can get past this point soon.

One thing I neglected to share is that I reached WONDERLAND before the end of March. HIP HIP HORRAY....I'm excited. I want to purchase clothes but I can't bring myself to do so when I go to the store. I always buy something for someone else, not me. I'm not sure why but that just happened again today.

I'm down to one pair of pants that will be too big in a couple of weeks, so I will have to do something....Anyway, just wanted to provide an update. I hope to post on a more regular bases.