The Belly Band is Back

Yeah. Sorta sucks, but I guess with the kid running into me and then doing activity (swimming and such)I got my swelly belly back again. It's more on my left side than my right, but it's back and I guess it goes to show that I really am still recovering, even though it's day 95 post-op.

I feel a little down because it's a set-back, and that sucks big time. It could be worse though...and that's what keeps me going. Of course the thing I hate to do is slow down again now that I've been feeling so good. It's hard for me to give myself the time that I need to heal again.

I am not going swimming today, I didn't go yesterday. I have worn the belly band while I'm walking or doing stuff around the house- tomorrow I will try and swim again just taking it easy in the water and probably doing more running in the pool than actual kicking and such. I'll get my workout without stressing my abs as much.

Grumble grumble.

3 Months...

Hey- I made it to the 3 month mark.

Some good news: I have tried flippers in the pool. Sounds crazy, I know, but they are awesome! Not only can I make it down the lane in about two seconds, but they are adding to my workout in a really great way. It's quite a workout for your legs when you use flippers.

On a not so good note: A kid ran...full speed into me (and my stomach!) the other day. I was surprised how sore I got and still am...and I am bummed out because I feel like I've had a little set-back. There's this one section of muscle that was sore for quite a while after the surgery-- and although it was nothing huge, it was annoying that it hurt for such a long time afterward. Hurt isn't the right word...more like a pulling sensation in the muscle itself.

Regardless- that pulling feeling had just gone, and now it's back again and it ticks me off. I was feeling so good, plus it's a real shock to me that I was still able to get injured just because someone ran into me. I guess there's still a lot of healing taking place even though I thought it was over and done with.

Either way, I am at the three month mark as of tomorrow. It feels like such a distant memory. The surgery is still the best thing I have ever done for my health.

Me in my Cap.

Heee heee! But seriously! I love swimming! After just a few weeks I can feel that my endurance is so much better...my breathing is better...I feel great.

Swimming is from 7 to 9 PM during the week and it's tough to rally the force within and actually get to the pool at that time of the day. And I seriously can't stand that initial dip into the water- it's brutal. But, I'm finding that I am enjoying myself so much and I feel so good about what I am doing...it's all I need for motivation.

As for the post-op report as of day 70ish: my "swelly belly" is pretty much gone. I'd love to blame my muffin top on my surgery but in reality I don't think I can! HA!

I am not feeling any residual anything that would even indicate that I had surgery two months ago...not a thing. Sometimes when I see the scars on my stomach I'm a little startled-- because that's how good I feel. It's as though looking at them is a reminder that it really did happen, it feels like such a distant memory.

That's a good thing!!

I have such a renewed sense of life and all the things I can do now. I still have that feeling...it's like I'm still on that high discovering what life is again.

My New Favorite Things....

Hello! Here is a list of my new favorite things:

Swimming- I am totally over the hump and loving it. Yesterday we swam for an hour and a half! Woo hoooo!

Rob's home-made soft pretzels- Need I say more?

Shapewear (super fantastic for the after surgery muffin top)

Smartwool knee socks with really nice patterns on them

Yes to Carrots products especially the lip balms

Glee- great tv show that makes me laugh a lot

Maru the cat =^..^=

Having plants in my room at work

Blueberry juice and seltzer

Gravelax

SPACED British tv series starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost

My bright blue lycra bathing cap. Yep.