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First of all let me preface this to say that I do better when I weigh daily. I understand fluctuations in the scale and it is a better way to understand my body. I don't let it get me down. That being said...no change in the scale since the slight uptick yesterday. I am okay with that. I downloaded this new app and it will average your weight loss over week time periods...for anyone that is interested it is Happy Scale. It works better the more often you log your weight so if that isn't your thing then it may not be worth it.
As I was saying no deviation in the weight, but that is okay as it is still an average 7.7# in one week and my happy goal is 2# per week. Aside from the fact that my body is getting back on track with the healthier eating I know it is trying to heal and this healing will take months. Not only will it take months, but any time I overdo ANYTHING my abdomen is going to swell (this I am told will be months, as well). I know all of this and can understand it.
Next is Menopause...ugh. I am now in surgical menopause so my body is also having to acclimate to that. A lot going on in my body so I can be kind and understanding. My current plan is NOT to take HRT (hormone replacement therapy). I am hoping that with clean eating and exercise that my body will be able to handle menopause as it was created to do. If something gets too difficult then my doctor and I will look at homeopathic alternatives.
Menopause: hot flashes at night and then chills, but it is not unbearable. Sure it happens more than a couple of times during the night but my method of handling seems to be handling and I don't think I am losing much sleep...aside from it just waking me up hot. I am taking melatonin to assist with my sleep schedule. I had been off of this for quite some time and hopefully I can wean back off of it in a couple more weeks. Vision...the lack of estrogen in your body can actually cause some vision issues....like auras (or in my case) there are times I feel like the computer screen (the furthest one on my desk (about 3 ft away) is blurry. Lack of estrogen can effect nearsightedness....happy to know I am not going blind!!
This week three of post op has been draining by the end of the day. A website I am part of, HysterSisters, they actually warn of this. Pretty much the warning was we know you are feeling better but week 3 you will be so exhausted, and guess what, they were right!! At the end of the day I am BEAT.
I think the hardest thing for me is this.....I know my Mama had a complete hysterectomy when she was in her 30's. She was never on any HRT. I would give anything to talk to her. I wish so much that I had her guidance to talk to about this and many times I feel so all alone in this journey that I am now on. I do have a couple of friends that have been through it, and I am grateful for that. However, genetics play a big part and I am my mother's daughter.....I wish I had her knowledge. I miss her so much. So I will impart what I am going through to my baby sister and to my daughter in hopes that if something were to ever happen that they will at least be armed with some genetic information.
Okay time to stop the pity party...by the way that train is easy to hop on too with the hormones all out of whack right now and trying to find their 'new place'.
Take care all and be nice to your body!
Diet Calendar Entry for 10 January 2019:
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1403 kcal
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Fat: 102.06g | Prot: 62.07g | Carb: 59.68g.
Breakfast: Green Mountain Coffee Breakfast Blend K-Cup, Plexus Slim Plexus Slim, Nutiva Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, Kerrygold Pure Irish Butter. Lunch: Calavo Avocado, Daily's Hardwood Smoked Honey Cured Thick Sliced Bacon, Fried Egg. Dinner: Ham and Cheese Sandwich with Lettuce and Spread. Snacks/Other: Mission Pork Rinds, Russell Stover Sugar Free Coconut Chocolate Candy , Chicken Salad BLTA. more...
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