Today has been pretty productive so far. I got up around 8:00, and noticed that my stomach looked weird. Yes, I know you must be thinking "weird how?"...well it has mainly been looking very round, probably because of the gas and bloating. This morning, it seemed like it was clay, and everything had been moved around and reshaped. The area near my biggest incision was almost concave, and it seemed at my waistline that I had a definable waist again. So, I went upstairs to weigh, since I'm still sleeping in the recliner, and I had lost 2.2 pounds from yesterday. All Chris and I could figure, was that I had lost it directly from that middle part of my stomach. (heeheehee) I guess normally weight loss is so slow, that you don't normally notice changes like that, but when you're losing 2 pounds a day, parts of you may just disappear. ;)
I am down 17.8 pounds today. I can definitely tell a difference in my face, which doesn't look as round as it did in the hospital from the water weight, and clothes are starting to feel more loose. Also, my shoes are feeling bigger, which means I'm losing in my feet, and I just tightened my watch band another to another hole. This is the part I've been waiting for!!! I can handle only drinking protein shakes, crystal light, and the occasional strained cream soup if I start seeing a difference on the scale, and on my body. :)
Last night I went to Target, and got some clothes in the next size down that were on sale with one of my giftcards. I tried things on when I got home, and it looks like in maybe 2-3 weeks I'll be ready to wear them. They "fit" now, but I've never been the type to wear clothes that are too tight. I'm glad I can get clothes like that now, because I know that soon I'll be able to wear them, and I can keep trying them on and notice the disappearing parts of my body. With other diets, it normally takes so long to be able to make that change, but now it will be pretty soon. Yay! Thanks to my 4th and 5th grade teacher co-workers for the Target gift card! :)
I am done with my percocet, and I have a few left over from a kidney stone I had a few years ago, but so far today I haven't taken anything, and I feel okay. I still have soreness in my stomach area, and my back hurts if I'm standing too long, but I know those things will recede with time.
Thanks to everyone for your supportive comments about my blogging! I'm glad you're enjoying reading it, hopefully as much as I'm enjoying writing it. Have a great Sunday!
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