Three months post-op so I thought I would revisit goals that I had set back in February to see where I am now.
#1 - Being healthier (Weight loss truly isn't number one) Achieved
Not being tired all of the time. Much Better! I still don't sleep well so I think this is a permanent part of my life.
Being able to sleep without my CPap machine. AND not having to hawk it where ever I go. Achieved!
Less Acid Reflux and getting rid of the chronic cough that goes with it. (Already achieved!) I only take one of my reflux pills now. The cough is still there, but seems to come mainly when I eat or laugh.
Shopping for clothes that don't have the letter x associated with them in any way. Actually shopping in the regular clothes section of the store, not just a measley 15 x 15 portion.
Achieved! I am now in size 14 pants that are starting to get a little baggy and Large tops. No X in there anywhere. This is one of those goals that I have a hard time believing. I still tend to gravitate toward the larger clothes and have the feeling like my stomach is going to drop to the floor when I try something on for fear it won't fit.
Lower blood pressure (Already achieved!) No more meds!
Lower blood sugar levels (Already achieved!) No more meds!
Energy Achieved! I can make it up the stairs without being winded. I don't need to stop when I am out and about to rest!
Control over food, rather than food controlling my life. Still working on this.
Being able to fit into my "cool" coat that has fur on the cuffs and hood again. Thanks to a very long and cold winter in Minnesota I was able to wear this coat! Even today (May 2nd ~ no that is not a typo) we had snow!
Wearing boots. I don't have any of these to try on yet.
Exercising with my daughter this summer when she comes home from college. Still waiting for summer or something that even resembles it. Actually, she is staying in Iowa for the summer so this goal will be totally up to me.
Participating in a 5K with the same daughter. (Her choice) I see my surgeon May 10th. We will see if I have been cleared to train then.
Participating in an obstacle course with mud involved. (My choice) Scheduled for August 3rd!!!
Seeing my toes Woohoo, they are there! I do have toes! CHECK!
Being able to tie my shoes and still breathe LOL! Yes, I can breathe! In fact I don't even think about this any more.
Weighing less than my husband Thirty pounds less!
Being in the foreground of life again rather than hiding in the background. Hmmm... not sure where I am on this one yet.
Other things I have noticed.
I don't have to move the steering wheel up when I get in to drive anymore.
I am more patient with my weight loss. It will come.
Some foods no longer hold their appeal, like steak or anything dry.
Some foods are now more appealing, like peppers and fish.
I am attached to my scale and have a love/hate relationship with it.
Pictures are no longer something I feel the need to avoid.
I have thrown up more in the last three months than I have the last 10 years.
I no longer need to check how big my belly is in any reflective surface.
I have a new normal!
There have been ups and downs. Not everything has been bells and whistles, but I will take it. I am so glad I had this surgery and I did it for ME!
