First off, yet again, it has been awhile since I have posted. I am sorry. Nov 30th, I had another piece (well 3 actually) of disk fragment off and cut into my nerve. I had to have a second back surgery on the 5th of Dec and recovery was rather difficult. Two back surgeries in less than 3 months really sucked. I am finally starting to feel a bit better. I took recovery more serious this time and spent a great deal of time in bed and have been listening to the Dr's orders and obeying them. I'm really hoping that this is the last back surgery I have to have.
Moving on!!!!
The last six weeks have been rather difficult. It is now 7 months since I have had the gastric bypass and I hit 90 lbs weight loss today. I know that I have been doing great with my progress. I do get frustrated that I have not been able to exercise due to the back issues that I have had. I feel that I would be more toned and fit right now with exercise rather than being frustrated with how my skin looks. :(
Over the last few weeks, I have been feeling myself slide a little with my food choices. I know that a lot has to do with the struggles from surgery and having to take in-completes in my classes because I missed finals. I have been catching myself taking a bit of this and a bit of that. I know this is a really bad habit to get into. With the holidays, its been even worse. There's been candy everywhere and I did holiday baking and we had the family in town for Christmas. I know that I need to get back to being hard core about what I put in my mouth. I am taking this time to allow myself understanding about what I have been going through. In years past, I would have felt completely guilty and crushed and that would have caused even more issues. I'm not falling into that trap. I gave myself a break and now know it's time to get back on track! :)
There will always be stress in my life. I get that. I am on a hunt to find a better, more productive way to deal with stress. I am no longer a stress eater. I don't have that option. In a few more weeks, hopefully I will be cleared for activity and I am looking forward to incorporating exercise into my life. I haven't been physically able to since the gastric bypass. I will be soon!
For those that struggle with slippery slopes in life, learn to accept it and move past it without beating yourself up! Guilt won't change anything. Accepting the slip up and moving past it will help you greatly! 2013 is right around the corner! Make 2013 count! I know I am going to. I have so many growth opportunities! I am looking forward to each and every one of them! You can too! : D
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