I'm melting!!!

Ok, haven't posted in a while - sorry. I've been busy now that I'm more active than before. It's now 4 1/2 weeks since surgery and I'm down 30# since then! Overall I'm down 63#, and boy can I feel it. My feet don't hurt, my knees don't hurt, and I can climb the stairs at work without having to gasp for air at the top! I haven't been this light for over 6 years - and that was only after working out like a maniac and eating like a bird. Now there is minimal to no hunger, I'm walking and working in the yard without trouble, and will be hitting the gym for swimming and weight lifting in the next week's plan.

No real side effects to speak of. Had an experience with chicken strips (tyson grilled strips) the other day that might have been "dumping-lite", but I don't know. I knew I was pushing it to eat the chicken cooked in salsa, but after eating about 1/2 of it I started to feel uncomfortable, dizzy and nauseous. Had to lay down for a half hour and all was good afterwards.

Went to church for the first time since surgery today - only a few people said anything. One guy went out of his way to offer me the "sweets" that are usually at Sunday scool - not sure if he knew about the surgery and was just being a jerk, or if he was oblivious to my situation - no offense taken though. I just said - "no thanks, I'd be on the ground convulsing if I partook".

Well, off to mow the lawn for now. I'll try and be more prompt with my posting in the future!