Saturday, July 8, 2017

Things I've Noticed, Part 1

25 lbs down so far, since surgery weight. 
Here are the main things I've noticed:

  • My typography has changed.  Shirts are longer and generally fit better than they did.  My belly still feels huge and swollen but it's better. 
  • My sense of smell is greatly heightened.  Not totally in a bad way but everything smells so much stronger.
  • My energy patterns are changing, maybe increasing.  While I haven't been super active yet, I don't feel as lethargic either.  
  • The stairs at KHK are easier than they have been in a while. 
  • Hungry isn't the right word but I feel this weird sense of vast emptiness from time-to-time.  Like a gaping cavern.  I always have been "super sensitive."  Maybe I am that in tune with what's happening in my body? 
  • My emotional state has been fairly stable.  Yesterday I was an emotional mess, in a funk most of the day and in tears more than once.  That's the first really off day I've had since surgery though.  
  • I'm bored.  Vanilla and "chicken" flavors only get you so far before they are just blah.  Change of textures helps some but ultimately I just need real food back in my life.  
  • I miss chewing.  I actually can't stand jello but one of my favorite things is CHEWING on some jello.  Just today I permitted myself to have my 1st piece of sugar free gum since surgery and it is AWESOME! 
  • I'm moving forward one day at a time and doing the best I can.  I'm thankful for the great supports I have in place and I'm excited for the future and what this journey will bring.  


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