After so many days of steadily losing weight - it was a little startling to see the scale go in the opposite direction this morning. Granted, it was a very small gain, and probably has more to do with coming back to work yesterday, and sitting with my feet down all day long. Because of my congestive heart failure, fluid retention is a "normal" part of my life. I have not been on ANY of my meds since surgery, but I think it is probably time to try getting back on some of the heart meds. I certainly do NOT want this trend to continue!
On a postive note, however, I have lost a total of 18.25 inches since February 10, 2010. I still have some swelling in my abdomen, or I believe the losses would have been even more significant. It is especially noticiable in my face and neck.
I'm not discouraged. Just more determined than ever to do exactly what I am supposed to do to make this a reality.
Some more good news: I just heard from my doctor's office with lab results from routine blood work I had done on 02/20/10 - right before the surgery. My A1C was 5.3. My triglycerides were 80 - down from 190 in November! Everything else was perfectly normal, too. The doctor was VERY pleased, and of course, I was, too!
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