Day 40

Yeah, I know it's been a while since I've posted, but it's the end of the school year, and there really is no way to describe how busy and hectic it gets at this time for everyone that works in a school.

So what's new? Hmmm...

I'd been buying the protein mix from Wal-Mart because it was low in sugar (like 1 gram per serving) and no fat, but I had to quit drinking it once I realized that it was what was making sick in the mornings. I've switched over to something called "Edge" from CVS, and it seems to do the trick. I'm not sure what the difference it since the labels indicate the sugar content is about the same, but the Edge has less protein per serving and it doesn't make me nauseated. Go figure.

I've been working a regular schedule, and my surgical site doesn't hurt anymore. Still, I am prone to getting really tired by the time evening rolls around. Finally last night I went to bed around seven p.m., and I didn't get up this morning until almost six. Hopefully I'll be a lot more on top of things now.

Last week or two, I've managed to get all of my seeds planted and several flower beds done. I have a ton of crinum lilies coming that I bought via eBay, and I am pretty excited about getting them in the ground as they have the most beautiful blossoms.

I talked to a friend of mine at work yesterday, and it turns out that she had her stomach "done" several years ago by having her excess skin removed. The thought of having a band of 100 staples under the lower edge of my belly really didn't do a single thing to perk up my morale. What a surprise. :(

I do get hungry again and have for a couple of weeks now, but I am pretty easy to fill up. It's been pretty inconvenient trying to find options for lunch or dinner when I am away from home, but so far I've had a little luck sticking with McDonald's grilled chicken sandwiches without eating the bread - just the chicken and fixings with mustard instead of mayo. Same goes for Sonic's grilled chicken wrap - again with mustard instead of the ranch dressing. (There's no nutritional info on the dressing packet, so I am afraid to eat it.)

Weight last December: 294
Weight the day before surgery prep: 274
My weight this morning: 243
Clothing size: 22 (mostly)