Wednesday, December 4, 2019

the struggle is real

On Monday, I returned back to work after being off for a week.   It was a great diversion from thinking about this new stomach all day long.  In fact, I found myself not thinking I was so hungry as I felt in days prior.   
I am definitely exhausted at the end of each day.  To say I am struggling to get in 500 calories is an understatement.   I am trying hard to meet the protien goals.  I'm failing, although not so miserably.  I just need to work harder and when I get to the real food stage I hope that will be easier.  

I also started back into the walking routine.  On Tuesday, I walked about a mile.   Again I was wiped out when I was done.  I just wished it didnt get so dark so early.  I am not a morning person and treadmills are harder on my knees.  

I wasnt able to walk today.  My boss came into town and we were non stop all day.   We had to stop in between clients for lunch and she was kind to chose a place that had something to offer for me.  We went to Panera Bread.   I ordered potato soup....just a cup.  I struggled not ordering the full bowl plus a side like I would always do.  But I reminded myself that a cup of soup should be fine.   I only ate half lol.   This was my first time going to eat and ordering my food and my mind was on the old tummy times.   That's going to be a challenge 

I do wish I could say that I feel fantastic.  The trouble is, I'm exhausted all if the time.  I feel like I recovered from a tummy bug where I feel hungry but afraid to really eat to my potential.  So this is being a huge struggle for me

I go to the doctor in two days (Friday) where I hope to be upgraded to some more substantial food.  That should make me feel better and give me more energy.