Moving on to the Next Episode

It's been almost a year since the surgery and a long time since I would say I'm in "recovery", so I'm moving on, blog wise. Now my fitness progression will be told in my new blog's "Back From Obese" and for very current information, "My First 5k". Hope you'll check them out.

Quick Update

It's been so long, here's a quick update. I'm now down to 172lbs and in the best shape of my life. I had a bad accident/seizure in March which just makes me appreciate life more than ever. I'm working on becoming a personal trainer now and plan to run my first 5k in October. Anyone interested in training with me, fitness wise or for the 5k, let me know!

September Update

It's been way to long since I have posted here. Not that anyone was waiting, but still. Also, it's not like much has happened since my last posting... only... went back to work, was not nominated for any awards for my play, found out I actually WAS nominated for best original script, had one of the most devastating fires in Placer County history stop just hundreds of yards from our house, worked the evacuation center for one of the most devastating fires in Placer County history, got read ended, went to Cincinnati, went to Norfolk, went to the ELLY ceremony, lost at the ELLY ceremony, had a great time at the ELLY ceremony... Boring I know.

Oh, for those who are interested... 224. I am officially down to 224 which makes for 52 lbs since the surgery and 92 this year.

I plan to write in more detail about all of the above... in my spare time.

Four Weeks and Counting

Well, as I stated in my last post I was having some difficulties. I saw my local Dr a week ago and he had some ideas on how to get me through them, and they have worked. I am back to feeling good, and have even been out walking the last five days in a row. I have now lost 26 lbs since the surgery and have had to get some new clothes. I had to buy a belt that was 3 sizes smaller than my current one, and I'm already moving notches. That said, I still don't "feel" the changes.

Anyhow, I've tested myself this week and have done a small MC event and have helped out at my theater groups shows by doing the box office. They have been good test runs for going back to work. I was supposed to go back today, but due to my complications my Dr wrote me out until the 23rd, but said to let him know if I was feeling up to going back earlier. Well, I am. I plan to go back to work on Wednesday.

Not much else to report. Happy to be getting back to a normal routine, but this makes today my last night where I don't have work the next day :( Today is my Saturday now.

On a side note, my theater group provides a wonderful assortment of desserts for patrons, cakes, candies, brownies, all free. Not only could I not have a bite because of my diet, I really didn't want one because of my lack of hunger or interest as a result of the surgery. Man, this is weird...

What a Week

Week three since the surgery has proven to be quite a week. Coming off the success of the show, I have actually had the most painful week since the surgery. Now the pain has shifted to more of an internal pain vs. an at the incision pain. Overall I guess I still feel good, but as I feel better and do more, I realize what is too much.

Yesterday was my first day out of the house on my own, I drove myself to the bank then, cause I'm weird, I actually went to my office. Actually it's because I have so many great co-workers I wanted to stop by and say "hi". All in all, I was out for about an hour and a half, and that was quite tiring.

Today we all went to visit our good friends Shannon and George and their brand-new baby boy Jayden who was born yesterday (see photo of Lindsey holding). We visited them at Sutter Roseville and I drove. We were gone a total of just over two hours. When I got home, after driving both ways and the visit and a quick stop at Blockbuster, I was exhausted and fell asleep for almost three hours. Yes, I basically just woke up. I have learned that I am not as full of spunk and energy as I thought.


I have also started noticing some issues health wise that have raised some concerns. One such item is my right leg seems to be falling asleep whenever I sit a certain way, this is new, and a bit scary. I have also had some other symptoms I have been in contact with my Dr about and said to come in if they don't stop. Well, they haven't, so I have a Dr's appointment with my local Doc Monday morning. I hope he can help and I don't have to go back to SF.

On the good news side, I am 1 lb short of losing twenty pounds since the surgery! People keep saying they see it, I don't feel it, but my old pants fit now, so I guess there are changes.

My Big Comedy Show, Weight Loss

So last night was my big comedy show. I performed a 30 minute set, which took almost 40 minutes with laughter and dealing with obnoxious people, but I'll focus on the laughter. The event was a fundraiser for the Lincoln High football team. Ther were around 200 people in atendance. A lot of my jokes are about my gastric bypass surgery. It started off very well and I think ended well too. Overall I think it was a huge success. This is the first time I have ever done more than 6 minutes at one time. I was very nervous, not just about doing the show, but also about going out. I said this in my act, and it was the truth, last night as he first time I've worn real pants in two weeks. I've just been in gym shorts or pajama pants. Why not? I'm recovering from major surgery.

Anyhow, the show went very well I think, and everyone I know who was there that I have talked to seemed to agree, but boy did it wipe me out. I put everything I had in to that show, and it took it's toll. Immediately after the show I couldn't get up for 20 minutes, then we got home, and I crashed. I didn't wake up today until Noon! Except at around 9am when Kayla and Jessica came and woke me up asking me to help Kayla. Seems her tooth was loose, and bleeding, and they wanted "Dr. Daddy" to take it out. Which I did. Now, if you were there last night, you know my ending joke is all about me being the resident tooth fairy at my house. So ironic that I have to play that role tonight. Anyhow, after I removed the tooth, I went back to sleep.

It was a great experience,and I look forward to doing it again. For now, it's back to rest time. Last night showed me, I'm not ready for to much activity or excitement, yet.

Oh, and as far as weight loss goes, I am now down to 259! I haven't seen the second number in my weight as a five since I first passed it in 2000. I am officially the lowest weight I have been since Kayla was born.

The Biggest Loss Is Time

So, here I am, six days of eating "real" food and I have noticed some big changes. One, I have a next to nothing appetite. Two, I don't miss food, I miss eating. Here's what I mean, whenever I have lunch by myself, I like to read. I almost have to read. I make sure I have my current book with me before walking in to a restaurant. I eat very slowly, even if I;m not reading, and relax and enjoy the time. Now, I don't need time. I can eat my lunch in two minutes, and as part of the eating change, you can't drink with or up to an hour after you eat solid foods. So wht took 20 minutes now takes two. That's why I am missing the physical action of eating.

I don't feel hungry though, I often feel very full, even after just sipping on water. My protein shake/drinks make me very full. Even now when I can eat more, I find myself not wanting anything to eat and have to be reminded it's time to eat. That's never happened before!