I cannot believe that I am down to 230 pounds! I cannot remember the last time I weighed this much! I am officially less than I was when Shawn & I got married! I am happier than happy…when it comes to that aspect of things.

I’m still not feeling 100% everywhere else though. I swear you’d think I’m pregnant with the “morning sickness” that I am suffering from…but that’s next to impossible with the oven being gone, but every morning…I’m so sick feeling. I’ve been having problems getting all my fluids in, but I’m trying…hard! And then getting my proteins in…yeah, right! So I’m mainly focused on my fluids right now…so I do not get dehydrated. I also need to start walking to get myself some more energy. Walking outside in this weather is almost impossible…so Shawn’s getting the treadmill set up for me.

Still not feeling that this was all worth it…but have to remember it’s still early, I’m not even 6 weeks out yet. It’s just depressing when you want to feel normal again…and you don’t. There are so many positive things, and I know I need to focus on those more…like I’m down a jean size, bra size, and shirts that were tight on me before surgery are now fitting me! So my biggest goal is to be positive, and focus on the positive, and stop dwelling on the negative and get my butt moving…literally!

…until we blog again…

Wow…I didn’t post yet for 2010? Guess we’ve just been super busy that I haven’t had a chance! We had a pretty uneventful New Year’s Eve. Shawn had to work on New Year’s Day, an hour away, so we just hung out at home with just me and my boys…as Faith was with my sister for the evening.

Saturday was Jill’s boyfriends daughter, Hannah’s birthday party. Then Sunday was Faith’s birthday party, Ashton’s hockey game (they won 3-1) and we had Bible Study. Just typing all that makes me tired! LOL

I’m still getting stronger every day. Just having some problems that my taste buds have changed, and things that I liked before I don’t know. I am having NO luck with protein drinks, they all make me gag! Even just plain ole skim milk makes me gag. I don’t know what to do, as I know I’m not getting enough protein in. I’m forgetting to eat, because I’m never hungry…and getting enough fluids is just not happening. I’m trying, but it’s soooooo hard! So much harder than I ever thought was possible! But, on a good note, I am down 33.5 pounds, and officially weigh less than I did when Shawn and I got married! You can see it in my face, most definitely. My hands, and feet as well. Shawn says you can see it everywhere, but I can’t…not yet. Especially since I’m wearing the same jeans I was wearing before surgery, and they don’t feel much different. But I’m sure that will come too.

Well…now that I’m thinking about it, so I know I better go get something to eat! I wish you all a most blessed day, and a Happy New Year!

…until we blog again…

So Christmas morning seems like a blur now. It came and went faster than I can ever recall. It was pretty uneventful. The kids got us up at 6 o’clock, and were so pleased with all their gifts. Ashton got Wii games, a Steeler jersey, bed sheets, Aeropostle shirts, PS3 games, a snuggie and so much more I can’t even remember. Faith got Nintendo DS games, Aeropostle shirts, a snuggie, a dipping dot maker, bed sheets, and again so much more I can’t even remember. I asked that everyone wait and buy me clothes in July when I need them…but I still got a few little figurines, and Snow White on DVD which I really wanted. Shawn got a Penguins Stanley Cup Champion picture in a frame, and a goalie glove for hockey along with money and gift cards. So all in all it was a great Christmas.

I’m still feeling pretty tired most of the time. I’m trying to incorporate pureed foods into my diet, but it’s so hard when you’re never hungry to remember to eat and what not. I get full so fast too. Like two tablespoons of scrambled eggs is all I can do before I’m full. I am finding out that my body DOES NOT like sugar! Accidently Shawn made me scrambled eggs with 2% milk instead of skim and I had what is known as “dumping” syndrome. I was all sweaty and felt like I was going to throw up. It’s not a fun feeling…not in the least. Everything is still trial and error. But I’m happy to report that I am down another 8.5 pounds, bringing the total count to 28.5 pounds! I can’t remember the last time that I was down this much! I’m loving seeing the scale move! It’s such an awesome feeling!!!!

Hope everyone had a most joyous Christmas…and enjoying their time off, those that have off this week!

…until we blog again…