BACK TO MY ROUTINE

I've been away for five days, and I miss blogging. I had tendinitis in my right hand and I had to go to the emergency room because I was in so much pain. This was the first time I had to go to the hospital since I had my lap band surgery. During the intake, this was the first time I was not ashamed and embarrassed when they asked me my weight - I proudly said "208" with a smile.

When the nurse asked me if I had any medical issues, I said no - but my husband reminded me about my lap-band. I said oh yes, that's right. The lap band has become a normal part of my life, so I don't always think about it. When the doctor prescribed some pain meds and antibiotics, my husband was quick to remind me and to tell the doctor that I could not have any large pills because of the lap band, so they prescribed liquid versions of the meds - let me tell you they tasted NASTY! But I took them - YUK! LOL.

My hand had to be in a splint and sling for five days. By the third day, I really began to miss my exercising, and that's when I realized I had become really dedicated to my workouts. On that third day, I decided to take a walk in my neighborhood (not my usual location by the pier, since I could not drive). So I took a two-mile walk.

Today, the sixth day, I finally got to the pier to walk - I'm on the New Jersey side of the Hudson, so what a lovely view of the Manhattan skyline! When I walk, every second day, I push myself to go a little further. I felt good about my workout today. I still can't put any strain on my right hand, so it limits the type of exercises I can do, but the walking is great. It is Memorial Day weekend and I have to say I feel really good about myself - better than I have in a long time, about my look, self-esteem and overall health. There was a time I could not walk even one block without pain, and now look at me now - I can walk for miles!