Week 17

Down 62 pounds.

This week saw my 4 month surgery anniversary and a return trip to the hospital.  Apparently, I got some kind of infection after the gall bladder removal.  I was in from last Friday night until this past Tuesday afternoon.

I'm really thankful for the nurses and staff at Summa Akron City Hospital.  They were so awesome to me.  I'm certain there were people on my floor with way more pressing issues, but, when they were with me, I felt like priority one.  Once again, I had a very nice roommate.

I finally seem to be on the mend for real this time.  Hopefully, it won't be very long until I can get myself back into the gym.   I really do miss it.  I guess I'll find out about that this coming Wednesday.  I have an appointment with my surgeon for a follow up.

Tonight, I dug my "goal" jeans out of the closet and tried them on.  I still have a little girth around the middle to shed.  I'm not sure if it's swelling from the surgery or some more weight.  Probably even it's a little of both.  Ah well... Guess what?  I'm getting there!!!

My gall bladder surgery and subsequent infection have set me back a little bit, food wise.  I seem to not be able to consume as much at any one time.  I was at about half to 3/4 of a cup, and now I'm probably lucky to get 1/4 cup in.  I also know my water intake is suffering.  I know it'll pass and get better.  I know it will.

The bright side is that I don't need to take this one prescription that's supposed to prevent gall stones anymore.  haha.

Well... this is about all I've got.  See ya next week!!