It has been nearly a month since I blogged. I have had some serious writer's block, and I've gone through some things this last month that have derailed me a little bit. Since the last post, I have had some pretty good things happen to me as well. I am a very blessed person to have such wonderful friends, family and support systems.
First, I finally got contacts. I've been toying with the idea for years, but my insurance didn't cover it. So, when I hit the 150 pound mark, a friend and fellow work-out buddy who works in an eye doctor's office convinced me to bite the bullet and go for the contact fitting exam. I loved the contacts. I had a hard time getting them out the first night (like 3 hours, don't laugh), but I'm getting quicker. I am down to about 7 minutes - if I don't drop them - which I apparently am prone to doing. I'm getting there - I'm still a long way from wearing them all day every day, but hey, it's going to take an adjustment period.
The day I went for the contact fitting and pick up the trial pair, I ended up in the hospital with yet another bout of cellulitis. This one actually required surgery to remove the infection. So, on Friday, December 6, 2013, I had yet another surgery. Now, I have to go to the doctor every day and get the hole in my leg packed and just be careful to not hit the wound (on my leg just under the knee). I spoke to the doctor today and he said it should only be (hopefully) another 2-3 weeks that I have to do this. That shows me that my health is getting better. The last time I had to do this and have surgery, I went for 6 weeks or more.
I was determined in the hospital to not have a pity party and become depressed. I think I managed a pretty good job of it. This is not to say I didn't have my moments, because I did, but overall, I had a better attitude about it. This time around, I also got up and walked the halls as much as I could and tried to make (fairly) healthy choices on the menu. I ended up losing three pounds in the hospital. Can't ask for more than that!
The day after I was released from the hospital I returned to work. That afternoon, I received a phone call at work from my dad, telling me that my grandfather had lost his battle with cancer. I truly am glad that he is not suffering. I know he is in heaven just watching down over us and encouraging us to keep on keeping on. Needless to say, we had multitudes of people and family in town over this past weekend and the people from my grandma's church were so nice and brought so much food. We are blessed. I will miss my grandpa terribly, but I know he is in a better place and not in pain. I love you, grandpa!
This past Monday, I needed to get back in the gym and work out some frustrations and emotions. I texted Danny and he was nice enough to squeeze me in for a training slot, even though I had previously told him I was done until January. It felt so good to be back. It is now Wednesday, and I am still so sore that I can hardly stand it. It's a great sore. I'm still taking it a little easy on the cardio and anything with legs, but I am hopeful to be back at it soon. I'm nearly to my goal...I've got 6 pounds to go until I hit my goal of being under 300 pounds by Christmas.
Yesterday at the gym, they opened up the list for Body Challenge 7. I am on the list. I'm so excited, yet petrified at the same time. Stay tuned for those posts, because I am certain there will be some crazy things we have to do and some insane workouts.
All in all, it's been quite the roller coaster ride this month. But, I've remained true to my lifestyle change for the most part. I've had my moments where I've eaten off track or eaten too many things (i.e. the donut that I think Danny almost hurt me over) that I shouldn't. I am not where I want to be, but I'm sure not where I used to be.
I can't wait to type up the 2013 year in review blog. It is going to be CRAZY good! Stay tuned, y'all!
