Travel
Jeannie took me to my post op this morning, and my mood has been swinging wildly for the last few days anyway, nearly driving me crazy today. I've gone through periods of wanting to just sit and cry, as well as those of just plain depression. I have been able to eat though not nearly enough to make much of a difference in my weight, but it's a start. I weigh 110#, which is about a 14# loss from when I went into surgery. I'll be working on that over the coming weeks, although I'm not going to be so obsessed with it.
I saw one of the hospital doctors and not my surgeon who was not in the hospital today. He and another doctor poked around enough to bring on some pain, and I finally broke down and took a pain pill when I got home. I have about 8 of them left so when they are gone, that's it. I think I can wean myself off them during the coming week.
Things are looking positive although I don't feel it yet - in time I'll be back to my old self. I'm restricted on how much I can lift, and the only exercise they want me to do until the 6 wk mark is to walk. I asked how many miles and how fast, and was told whatever I feel comfortable doing. I hate it when they won't be specific, so I'll work myself up to 3 miles in an hour.
I think I've gotten the message that I don't need to be backpacking at this stage of my life, so I'm crossing it off my list of goals. I'll be happy if I can just do some car camping this summer; if I get to the point I feel I can do more then I might change plans a bit.
Right now I'm feeling pretty crappy! I know better days are ahead. Thanks for all the good wishes. It's comforting to know that folks are sending me good vibes, and I'm so appreciative of my blog readers. I hope I can get back in my old routine soon - I just can't read much at a time and it's hard to focus on anything, but I know that's only temporary.
- Weird Weather
At Noon today it was 66 degrees and breezy enough to be wonderfully chilly! It isn't supposed to get over 82 which will be comfortable, but look out for the next few days as the thermometer makes a steady climb! My new bathroom scale arrived...
- Update
I'm doing a little better but still lacking energy. My sister has had some medical problems and daughter Jeannie stayed overnight with her on Monday night, and asked me to come over to be with her for a while on Tuesday. I did and went...
- Back To The Gym
I had a good workout today and now I'm exhausted. I went with Jeannie and Donald; restrained myself from rushing to the ladies' room to step on the scale until after my workout. 127!!!!! If I could lose this belly I've developed...
- Back To My Old Haunts
Yesterday evening was my first trip back to the gym, and it was like going the first time ever. I didn't realize I'd have to start all over from scratch, but I believe it shouldn't take me quite as long as it did the first time to get...
- Have Dinner In South Africa
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Travel
POST OP
Jeannie took me to my post op this morning, and my mood has been swinging wildly for the last few days anyway, nearly driving me crazy today. I've gone through periods of wanting to just sit and cry, as well as those of just plain depression. I have been able to eat though not nearly enough to make much of a difference in my weight, but it's a start. I weigh 110#, which is about a 14# loss from when I went into surgery. I'll be working on that over the coming weeks, although I'm not going to be so obsessed with it.
I saw one of the hospital doctors and not my surgeon who was not in the hospital today. He and another doctor poked around enough to bring on some pain, and I finally broke down and took a pain pill when I got home. I have about 8 of them left so when they are gone, that's it. I think I can wean myself off them during the coming week.
Things are looking positive although I don't feel it yet - in time I'll be back to my old self. I'm restricted on how much I can lift, and the only exercise they want me to do until the 6 wk mark is to walk. I asked how many miles and how fast, and was told whatever I feel comfortable doing. I hate it when they won't be specific, so I'll work myself up to 3 miles in an hour.
I think I've gotten the message that I don't need to be backpacking at this stage of my life, so I'm crossing it off my list of goals. I'll be happy if I can just do some car camping this summer; if I get to the point I feel I can do more then I might change plans a bit.
Right now I'm feeling pretty crappy! I know better days are ahead. Thanks for all the good wishes. It's comforting to know that folks are sending me good vibes, and I'm so appreciative of my blog readers. I hope I can get back in my old routine soon - I just can't read much at a time and it's hard to focus on anything, but I know that's only temporary.
- Weird Weather
At Noon today it was 66 degrees and breezy enough to be wonderfully chilly! It isn't supposed to get over 82 which will be comfortable, but look out for the next few days as the thermometer makes a steady climb! My new bathroom scale arrived...
- Update
I'm doing a little better but still lacking energy. My sister has had some medical problems and daughter Jeannie stayed overnight with her on Monday night, and asked me to come over to be with her for a while on Tuesday. I did and went...
- Back To The Gym
I had a good workout today and now I'm exhausted. I went with Jeannie and Donald; restrained myself from rushing to the ladies' room to step on the scale until after my workout. 127!!!!! If I could lose this belly I've developed...
- Back To My Old Haunts
Yesterday evening was my first trip back to the gym, and it was like going the first time ever. I didn't realize I'd have to start all over from scratch, but I believe it shouldn't take me quite as long as it did the first time to get...
- Have Dinner In South Africa
Voulezvousdiner Have just launched a new special offer. ...