40 Days Post Op

I played hookie from school today.  Well, not really.  My boss knew, and the queasies were taking its toll.  The last 2 days, after the queasies hit, I Have felt like I am ready to curl up and take a nap.  I know the last few days I have not taken in enough protein, and I am feeling it.  After Mark and Ian left this morning, I crawled back into the bed and slept until 10:30am.  I then called my surgeon.  He said many people have nausea for up to 3 months post op.  There is not much he can do since I am not actually vomiting my food (yes, I know TMI). I actually see him in his office next Thursday for a check-up.  If it is still going on then, we will have to do something.  Even if it is medication to stop the nausea.  So today I am sticking with foods I know will probably not make me feel sick like cream of chicken soup, pudding, creamed spinach, etc.  Bleh!  I added powdered protein into the soup today at lunch.  It was okay. 

In great news, I hit a major BSV - Big Scale Victory yesterday.  I am now under the 300 pound mark!  I haven't been under 300 pounds since I moved to Atlanta from Savannah in 2000.  I was trying to remember exactly when I weighed less than 300.  The only thing I can come up with is sitting in a Weight Watchers meeting on Eisenhower Drive and weighing in at 295.  Me and the roomies lived in Spanish Villa at the time. 

I have a few NSV - Non Scale Victories that I would like to take care of this year.

1.  Riding a Rollercoaster - When I first moved to Atlanta, my friend Maurice and I (yes, the bake off friend) would purchase season passes to Six Flags and hit the coasters at least 2 weekends a month during open days.  It was maybe about 7 years ago that I went one day with Maurice and couldn't lock the belt on the Batman Ride.  I was mortified.  Needless to say, I have not been back since.  However, I cannot wait to get back on those coasters! 

2.  Crossing my legs -  Not just lady like crossing (which I have NEVER been able to do) but I would like to be able to sit (and this is soooo first grade!) criss-cross applesauce again.  For those that are old school that would be Indian style. 

3.  Buy regular sized clothing - There is nothing worse than having to buy plus sized clothes and pay by the yard for it.  I can't wait to be able to buy regular sized clothes and buy them from a sale rack!