Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Progress

I got on the scale this morning and I'm down 3.2 pounds from that heinous 206.8 from last Friday. Given that my eating was a little more than planned over the w/e, I'm thrilled, and still upping water intake and lowering food. Yesterday was pretty perfect in the food category. Whew - I still would like to be back to Onederland by Friday. If I keep doing what I did yesterday, it's more possible than if I revert to weekend ways.

My knee has flared up since midday yesterday as I mentioned, and still is tender today. It's a combination of things...much more movement over the weekend, including the brief stint on the stationary bike. But I also walked through Target and Kohl's for longer than I probably should have on Sunday...and Macy's. Also, I did a very small amount of vacuuming in the den yesterday morning, which I forgot about until I tripped over the not-put-away vacuum that I shoved into the living room. In general, while still GREATLY modifying my activity, I've done a lot in a short time and am now paying the price. Nothing like what happened with Lefty in December when I went back to work 5 days after the procedure, torqued the knee while responding to an emergency and set back my recovery by 2 weeks or more. I learned my lesson.

This morning I took the dog all of the length of 2 houses before knowing I needed to go back. Thankfully he'd performed all the required elements (like an Olympic figure skater), so he was happy to come home and chow down. I've since called a friend whose son is working part time, and he's going to do the after walks for me through Friday. I called my friend who'd volunteered to walk the dog while hubby was away, and she sounded all waffly and uncertain about her time availability. Note to self and others: don't offer to do something for someone if you really aren't thinking you can or want to do it.

We have a family wedding in Atlanta this weekend, and it's still up in the air as to whether I'm going to go. I have an airline ticket (hubby is driving b/c he has work on the way down) that I got long before Righty went on the disabled list. Once in Atlanta, I'll be fine, but the walk this morning though reminded me that there is a lot of airport walking between Philly and Atlanta and I'm not sure how I can manage. A friend suggested I call the airline today and request a wheelchair at the Philly end (don't need to worry at Atlanta because hubby will get special dispensation to meet me and push my sorry ass through the miles that comprise the Atlanta airport). I hate the thought of that but people with far more serious impairments travel all the time, so I think I can suck it up and make the trip. So this is still a work in progress. I'd hoped to be able to meet Tammy from From Fat to Fab for lunch on Monday, but now I'm thinking we'll have to postpone it until we go to Atlanta to retrieve our youngest son from his college in May. Oh - and I haven't a thing to wear for the wedding, so need to get out and find something fabulous. There are just enough issues to make me still unsure as to weather I can pull off going, but my SIL really wants me there, and I love her dearly. Stay tuned.

15 comments:

  1. Congrats on your loss Leslie!

    - Lisa
    http://inweighovermyhead.blogspot.com/

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  2. Congrats on getting back on track kicking those pounds to the curb!

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  3. Way to go on your loss!

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  4. The airport it set up to REALLY work with wheelchair people - definitely take advantage ot it - very easy to use - take singles with you for tips. I traveled with my grandmother once and set the whole thing up as handicapped so that I did not have to do it all myself - and it was wonderful. They met us at gate - stayed with her (severe arthritis) while I claimed baggage - helped her in bathroom, etc. They stayed with her while I went and got the car (rental on one end, our own car on return flight). Very good service.

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  5. Congrats on the loss- but you gotta take it easy over there!!! You will be back to running around in no time! :)

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  6. Good job on the loss. Be careful. I'm so glad you called TWO people about your dog. THat has to be hard to do. It sounds like you are like me and it is hard to ask for help. I'm glad something is arranged.

    I would listen to Vickie. You deserve to be pampered a little, they might pick you up in one of those carts with a few other people and take you to your destination. Your cane or crutches wouldn't be a bad idea either. You know, prove your case to the bystanders. ;0) just kidding.

    I hope you have some peace today. Inner and outer!

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  7. Wahoo, weight loss!!!! Love it when the needle goes in the right direction! Deb

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  8. WOO HOO!! Great loss! You are doing great.

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  9. I would go and do the wheelchair thing.... just because as a kid I always thought wheel chairs are fun and.... you TOTALLY have a legitimate excuse!

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  10. You Rock!!! Way to go and you should take the help at the airport and enjoy the wedding. Its a service they offer and this is about you - not other people. Its not like they only take so many requests and then cut it off - you request they deal.

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  11. Congrats on the loose of lbs. I hope you get to go, want to go and have fun when you get there. With no pain. Good luck.

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  12. Glad to see the good results! That must be encouraging to start getting down to Onederland again. :-)
    Loretta
    =^..^=

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  13. IMHO I think you should go. Yes, it will be hard for you to navigate the airports but I think if it were me, I would be upset with myself for not going.

    It reminds me of the time I went to Ohio and severely sprained my ankle so it was all carts and wheelchairs in 3 different airports. It was tiring but it was an adventure.

    Good job on dropping the 2 lbs!!!

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  14. You may hate the thought of using the wheelchair, but quite honestly, you need it right now. There are plenty to go around at the airports. An even better option may be the golf carts they use for transportation in many airports.

    Take care Leslie - you need to get this leg well.

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  15. You know, you gotta do what you gotta do to do what you gotta do....if that makes sense. :)

    Great job on starting to shed the surgery poundage! :)

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