sometimes I'm not very smart. I know that I have a couple of meds that I have to take EVERY SINGLE DAY. I know that I have to drink at least one protein shake EVERY SINGLE DAY. I know that I have to drink at least five glasses of water EVERY SINGLE DAY. Just because I know a thing doesn't mean I'll do a thing.
I ran out of one of my meds a couple days ago. Skipping one day gives me a major headache, skipping two days and I get flu-like symptoms...
I grabbed a banana on my way out the door this morning and only had a half a protein shake in the fridge at work, plus I brought my backup supply home last Friday...
I had a large mug of orange spice tea at work and didn't drink any water today...
I went to yoga class. Needless to say 15 minutes in I was dizzy and nauseous and stuck there because I didn't drive myself. I sat through most of class trying to keep my head as upright as possible and not moving very fast; I sat out quite a few poses. As soon as I got home I took my meds and grabbed a large glass of water. I've been home for an hour - my head still hurts, my heart is throwing PVCs, and my back hurts from not warming up very well at yoga. At least the nausea med worked and I'm keeping water down.
My head knows that these are the consequences of not following directions but some stubborn child part of me pops up every now and again with a "don't tell me what to do" attitude and throws me under the bus. Unfortunately this stubborn child has been coming out too often lately and my weight loss has plateaued because of it.
While my head knows that I have to get back on track there's another part of me that feels tired and wants a break. I want a sandwich, I want pasta, I want a Pepsi; and I'll get over it and move forward.
Tomorrow. A fresh new day. No looking back.
Karla,
ReplyDeleteI work with your sister-in-law Jeanne so have been following your blog as I had the same procedure on 12/10. I am just curious where you had your surgery as I see you can't eat bread, pasta, rice, etc. and that is totally different from the experience I am having. Of course I want a root beer and that's not gonna happen so we are the same there. Jeanne said you had a great support group so was interested where you go. Thanks Robin - robinoxentenko@hotmail.com
Hi Robin,
DeleteI went to Northwest Weight Loss Surgery in South Everett. The support group meets at the center on the first Monday and/or third Thursday of the month. Monday is in the evening and Thursday is in the morning (which works best for me). All the meetings are open to anyone who would like to attend. I find them really helpful; I missed January since I was sick and will miss the next one because of vacation, not too happy about that!
I was told not to eat bread, white potatoes, pasta, rice, etc. because they're sticky and can cause issues if the swell in your stomach. I can have crisp bread and multigrain crackers, yams, quinoa, and squash so I haven't missed them too much.