Yesterday I met with the Bariatric staff at Flagstaff Medical Center. I should be done with my prep by early November and I should be scheduled for surgery in December. It looks like I should be off my blood sugar medications in December and blood pressure medications shortly after surgery! While reading through my binder (they give you a binder with the ends and outs of the surgery) I read an article that said that after surgery is the most exciting time because people usually lose 10% of their body weight!! I cannot wait!!
It was really exciting to meet with the dietitian because out of the list of 11, I only have three that I need to conquer. Now I still have all 11 to continue to work on, but that was big step. Today I actually conquered the other three:
No Caffeine
Take 20 minutes to finish meals
No skipping meals
Today was the first day I skipped a structured workout, but I did take 30+ minutes to clean my house and walked around the mall. I am also planning on walking to work on Sunday!! I even bought myself a pack to hold my iPod and water bottle while I walk!! My body is aching from all of the extra movement, but it is an awesome feeling.
My biggest tip for today is to chew your food 20 times and take 20 minutes to eat meals. My mom even said something to me after dinner today about how she was chewing her food 20 times and it took her 30 minutes to eat. I am affecting the whole family!!!
Hey, That's great! Sounds like things are really looking up for you. :)
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