This morning I had my 1 week follow up at the doctor's office. Everything went really well. I absolutely love the nurse practitioner at ALSA! She rocks! My vitals were good. She looked at my tummy and took the steri-strips off. I get to wash them with anti-bacterial soap now, until they are healed. When they are all healed, I'll be rubbing in some Vitamin E and Mederma. The scars are surprisingly tiny. Yay! To be honest though, the scars aren't a priority. I have enough scars on the inside from a lifetime of obesity. What's 5 more tiny lines on my body if it means being healthy and having a bright future?
Okay, so some not so deep stuff.....I got weighed at the office and I lost.....17 lbs...... in 1 week! I am so happy and so excited. The nurse practitioner said that my skin looked really good and it should "shrink right up." Well I hope so, but it's not something I am worried about. I did this for health and my future, not to look like a Real Housewife one day. (No disrespect to the Real Housewives. I am a Jersey fan. How about you?)
On another positive note, my diet has expanded. I get to have split pea soup, tomato soup, butternut squash soup, thinned Cream of Wheat, plain oatmeal, light yogurt, soy or almond milk, unsweetened applesauce. YUMMMMM! I had split pea soup for lunch and it was so delicious, and it was satisfying--the creamy warmth felt so good. Ooohhhh, and I stopped by Starbucks on my way home for a tall decaf coffee with soy and 2 Splendas. It felt good to have something that was part of my "normal" routine. Of course, I only drank 1/3 of it, but I am saving the rest for later. I don't care if it doesn't taste fresh. I will finish it!
I go back to work in a little over a week, then go back to the doctor in 2 weeks. I can't wait to see what else has changed! Now I am off to treat myself with a new pair of earrings from my favorite jewelry designers, Silver and Ice Jewelry. You should really check them out at Etsy or on Facebook!!!
Peace, Love and Joy,
Rachel
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