Weight 188.2
What do you know? Three days of avoiding sugar and my weight is back to where it was last week. Or it could be that my TMO is indeed now and the weight was my pmsing. Or it could have been salt or the heat. Whatever. Anyway, it was nice to be back out of the 190s, hopefully never to return.
But on to happier news! On February 1, 2005, I used a blog entry to say goodbye to MaryBeth. She wrote a wonderful blog over a period of years that took a number of us with her through her duodenal switch surgery, recovery, weight loss and the reconstructive surgeries that followed. It was a beautiful journey, made all the moreso by her candor and wonderful writing. Last year she took it down for personal reasons. I understood why, but I've missed hugely. Therefore it's with great joy that I found out that MaryBeth has a new blog. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
There are some other great duodenal switch patient blogs out there. Some are listed in the sidebar, some aren't (I've plans to redo the side bar this weekend). These are the ones I read (or at least check) daily: Kim, Sharon, Alison, Starr and Jenn. I know I don't comment enough, but I always love reading. So yay chicas! I'm pointing these out because I know (because I have StatCounter) that a lot of you finding this site via Google are coming looking for blogs about duodenal switch surgery. This way you can read a variety of experiences -- which is always smart.
Yesterday was another sugar-free day at work. That was great and easier then the day before, I think because I told the person I was sharing an office with for yesterday that I wasn't going to eat any of the candy. Also I was logging in Fitday and didn't want to have to log SweetTarts. I'm still waiting to get my sf candy until my next pay date (which I think is either Friday or Monday) because with shipping costs it seems worth while to put in a larger order at Bariatric Eating.
I was supposed to go into work today (ugh) but didn't because my allergies are just going crazy and I had to take some of the super pills (they're Atarax) to relieve the eczema that's breaking out on my neck, chest and arms. The pills work well, but are like being hit on the head with a chemical hammer. Seriously, they totally knock me out. So I sent an "I'm sick!" email to my boss, took a pill and fell back to sleep for another 5 hours.
When I woke up I was down 4 pounds from the day before (yay!) and had my period (oy!). It was just before noon and I felt like I was playing hooky. A friend called and we went to lunch at the California Chicken Cafe (I had a pretty good chicken Caesar salad) and then to do some reading (I'm currently outlining a text called Chicana Voices for my dissertation) at Diedricks Coffee on Montana. She kept commenting on how much weight I'd lost (this is nice from her because my weight, whatever it is, has never been an issue between us... think she's just amazed at how much less space I take up) and remarked that the pants I was wearing looked huge. I had to sadly agree.
I say sadly because I LOVE these brown cords. They're from J.Jill and part of the care package that the charming Harriet sent me when I had nothing to wear this past winter. They're comfortable, but sadly, as my friend remarked, look like they're barely staying up. (It's not really true -- Fred can keep them up, really). I'd remarked to Paul just last night that now that the weather was getting warm again, I have nothing that fits me. He agreed (well, either that or he just wanted me to shut up as he isn't really into clothing discussions) and pointed out that he'd paid down the Old Navy card from the last time I'd had nothing to wear, so perhaps it was time to charge it up again.
Anyway, after a good three hours of work at the cafe, my friend and I went over to Third Street. She headed off to Banana Republic (they were having a sale I think) and I went into Old Navy. There I discovered that I'm basically a size 14. I bought two tee shirts (one black, one brown), two cotton skirts (one black with orange pattern, size 12, the other brown with a tan pattern, size14), a pair of khakis (size 14short), a pair of jeans (size 12 short -- but relaxed fit) and a tan jacket that's sort of a cross between a blazer and a jean jacket. Total? $101 including tax. There were a few other things I wanted, but they aren't on sale yet and I hate paying full price for anything at Old Navy as they'll probably be on sale tomorrow.
Even with all that shopping and trying things on, I still managed to finish before my friend, so I headed over to Banana to meet her. She was still trying on clothes so I tried on a few things myself, including a size 14 party dress. I was a little reluctant because when I tried this two months ago (weighing pretty close to what I do now), the same style dress had been way too small in a 14. But this one fit quite well. I'm not sure it's the dress I'll get --I need something really nice for a family party (my Nana is turning 100) in June -- but it was amazing to have it fit.
So that's about it for today. Have a happy Friday everyone!
There must be something in the air - I had surgery in Oct. and obviously don't have any spring/summer clothes. The support group I attend is having a clothing swap on Saturday, and then it's off to the mall if I still need anything - like underwear...
Posted by: Shannin | April 21, 2006 at 06:06 AM
Hey Girl-
The sugar free mediterranean candies at Bariatric Eating are very good. Very jolly rancher like though- be careful!
Good to see you. Do we have new pics. I have FINALLY updated my blog. I think I could also arrange some clothes to come your way. Are you interested? Email me.
Posted by: Kim | April 27, 2006 at 06:30 PM