One month post op

Today is one month since my surgery.

I did an extra weigh in this morning just out of curiosity and I was 118.1 kg.
Total loss = 14.2 kg.

My incisions are looking great, healing well. Some people have asked me what they look like now. They look like someone has drawn a few small lines on me with a reddish/purple pen. They're thin... two are about 1cm long and two are 2-3 cm long. The belly button line is vertical from the centre about 1cm up.  Over time the colour will lighten like a stretch mark.

I have been trying different foods but the amount is so small. A few teaspoons at a time.  I often feel like I may have had too much (even though I have had less then recommended).  Icy poles really soothe the tight bubble type pain in the chest when this happens. I am loving them.

A lot of people have asked me if I am constantly sick. No. I haven't vomited since leaving the hospital.

After Easter my six weeks is up so I can start swimming and 'sweaty' excercise again. Very much looking forward to that.

I went to work today and found it a little bit difficult because during class time I obviously can't just eat or drink whenever I want or need to and the wet weather meant I got less break time.  Twice today I started feeling weak/sick/empty.. not sure how to describe it... while teaching and I couldn't do anything about it. I had sugar free hard lollies with me which sometimes help but I couldn't eat them in front of the children.  So it was a little challenging today but this was my first day since surgery.  School holidays starting now so maybe after the break I will be a little further along to help this issue.

Mentally I am feeling really great. No regrets at all. 6 weeks ago food was such a big part of my day and night and life. And now I just dont want it. I certainly can't eat the same way. I eat because I need to and for no other reason. I don't want the same foods as before, I have no cravings or hunger pains.  I don't even miss my Diet Coke.  Can't believe I have broken that habit but it is completely gone.

Feeling really great.

=)