Today was a hard day. I thought I had low blood sugar but it checked at 122, so it may be low blood pressure. I drank a bottle of Special K water and felt better, and made sure to take my multi and iron today.

I see Dr. Teng Wednesday for my followup visit. I feel like I am doing everything right, so no fears. My post surgery weight is back to my presurgery weight (swelling is going down) and I hope to see losses again soon, but I am so happy to be 30 lbs thinner and to have come through the surgery with no complications, that all I see ahead of me are positive things.

I cooked chicken for my daughter tonight but asked her to take it out when it was done and put everything away so I wouldn't be tempted. I had my chicken broth but added a little ramen seasoning, which increases the calories but tastes so satisfying.

I did a load of laundry tonight for my daughter, who is going to LA Weds. am with friends and is overwhelmed and exhausted. The only hard thing for me is bending to pick up laundry out of the hamper, but I am doing squats the best that I can. When I do lean forward, it's no longer the stabbing pain that it was 2 days ago.

I talked to my boss today and said I expect to be back at work after the holiday. I know the first week back will be tough, but you recover faster if you get up on your feet. Just losing weight and being lighter will make it easier every day. I don't have to pack a lunch either. I'm required to use a boxed protein drink in week 2 at lunchtime. Hope it tastes OK.

I may try a short drive to the store tomorrow. I don't see why I can't drive if I feel up to it.

I want to start doing WII Fitness this week. It's easier than going outside into the 110 degree Las Vegas heat. I look forward to feeling cooler but it hasn't happened yet. Another bandster says she isn't hot all the time. That would be great.

Hi Cherie-

Sorry you had a hard day but it does get better. I took boxed sugar free jello to work with me everyday and would make it in the morning and it would be ready by 3pm when I needed a little something to get me through the rest of the workday.

I will be in Las Vegas August 9-15 for a convention and will not be looking forward to the heat!

Take care of yourself,

Ollie

Cherie -

I love Wii Fitness! Bowling is my favorite. I hadn't really thought of using it as exercise, but it would be a great way to get my husband more invovled in my exercise. Plus, it's one thing we can do at home, for free and after the baby is asleep.

Im have lap band on 11/03 helllp