Well, here's the story- my band is too tight. Sigh... oh let me rephrase- WAS too tight! My port was upside down for a bit there. Yesterday we looked with flouro and it was on its side so the dr was able to access it and empty my band. He is awesome!!
Anyway- my band being too tight: think it is due to having gained some weight this past year. Then I got sick over the weekend and knew I had to have it emptied. I only had one cc in it - when he hit the spot and removed the fluid I could hear/feel the last of what was in the pouch gurgle down through to my stomach! I am nervous to gain weight but know this needed to be done, and if I exercise and eat right - I will be ok!
I was not able to eat a proper meal... I pieced... I ate junk... I had daytime heartburn night time acid reflux and night cough. I was basically maintaining for weight- gain a couple lose those gain those and lose them again....
So last night I went for a long 9.6 mile walk- and came home and ate about 1/4 of a subway salad!! I have to say that 3.5 years ago I never would have imagined that I would miss salad!! LETTUCE!!! oh but that is what I wanted last night!!! I ate it and it stayed down!! I haven't had lettuce in probably a year or better. For breakfast I ate a hardboiled egg and a string cheese!! I was soo full! I only ate a few bites of lunch!! I think my stomach is swollen though so once that all calms down I am worried... =)
But I know I have a fantastic support group that will help me along the way!
My marathon goals- They have changed. My new goals are to find walks- 5k 10k half marathon walks - I like to walk. I can do walking AND I am planning to take my special needs son with me to these! I will push him in his new jogging stroller (once it arrives!). He loves the outdoors and going for a walk so this will be awesome!! We are going to do the Soda Screamer in October- half marathon. I have 4 hours in which to finish 13.1 miles. I know I can do it. I am working hard to be able to finish in that time... I found some other walks too. Might do a 10k in September.
I am going to a zumba class tonight for the first time. Heard this really helps the love handles!! that is the hardest area for me. SO I hope this is true! Can't wait!!
Anyway- to any one who reads this- some encouragement and support is needed! =)
I will try to blog more often!! I need a place to keep me in line for these next few months while my band is empty. yes months- it is what it is.... that is my choice and the possibility of having another surgery done- so I will wait till after that to have it filled again. I am confident at this point that I will do ok. Eating some well planned healthful meals and getting into the exercise program I am working on will be a great combination! Plus support from family and friends.
Until I blog again.....
