What A Beautiful Day!

I just wanted to check in and say how glad I am to be alive and a loser! I can't get over how good I am feeling. I am staying up all day long, no napping since Saturday. I am managing to get my fluids in but that isn't easy! LOL I have to have 48 ounces of fluids plus 3 Carnation Instant Breakfasts per day. I started on this phase of my diet on Sunday. I have been walking short distances. I feel like I have so much energy! I have my followup on Tuesday, March 29. I just hope I continue feeling so good! Now I am going for my walk and enjoy this wonderful sun.....something we don't see enough of in Western NY at this time of year!

[big smile to Joan] I wish I was out there walking with you instead of here at my desk, but we do what we have to hmm? You terrific attitude is going to do more to keep you feeling good than you can possibly imagine. Keep up the good work!

Oh it was so nice to be out there! I enjoyed every minute of it! It was just a short walk but it was enough to clear my lungs of that stale indoor air Thank you for your comments....I think part of my attitude comes from having to wait so long to do this. It is making me appreciate it more than if it would have come quickly for me. I needed this time to get myself ready in all ways.

Well you sound like you are doing wonderful Joan, that is good but just alittle advise don't do to much cause as fast as the energy comes is as fast as it will go......I got that advice from some good friends here at OH and they were so right, I thought I could do anything and as I did do more I became more tired so soon after surgery....but now I am 7 weeks out and I can do alot more but by the time I get home I am exausted and just want to go to bed.... You enjoy the day and alittle walk but don't over do it.. keep us posted after your doc visit... Christine

Thank you for your advise Christine and I will be careful! I was considering going to the support group meeting for my doctor tonight but had second thoughts because I don't want to overdo it. I don't feel tired so I don't take naps but I do a lot of sitting during the day! I am only doing what I feel I can handle and the rest is just not getting done! I won't do anything to screw this up....I waited too darn long! Thanks again for your advice! This board has been a real Godsend to me this past year. I will definitely let you know how the follow up goes on Tuesday!

Joan, Good to hear you are feeling so great hun..... I can not wait to be feeling just as good..... Well enjoy this weather, I know I am.....and I see we are getting rain again.... but hey it the snow stays away and lets Spring in I will be happy.... Well take care hun and listen to Christine, she should know......take care of yourself and don't overdue it....... Debra