Before I could chicken out, I stepped on my scale as soon as I woke up this morning. After reading so much about people gaining weight after thyroid surgery, I was relieved to see that I didn't gain an ounce. I re-stepped on the scale two extra times just to make sure the number was correct. My weight was exactly the same as it was on my last Wednesday Weigh-In, two weeks ago, before my thyroid surgery. Big sigh of relief.
Hey guess what? I saw Cpt. Kirk today and he removed my Frankenstein staples. He said, “Your head didn’t fall off, so that’s good.” Haha. I felt so much better afterwards, physically and mentally. I'm a great deal more comfortable without the pinching every time I move my head and I can see that the scar on my neck is going to be way smaller than I expected. I'm happy. Cpt. Kirk, the brilliant and talented surgeon, is officially cooler than a rock star to me.
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| An apple a day keeps the doctor away? |
Fruit update: I, the fruit avoider, have stuck to this week’s goal of one piece of fruit per day. Today's fruit du jour was a big, shiny red delicious apple.
Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? Curious about apple nutrition facts, I visited the British Columbia tree fruit website and learned that apples are full of health benefits. They are high in fibre and vitamin C, boost our immune system and reduce the risk of several diseases, including cancer, Alzheimers and diabetes. They even whiten teeth! And they’re so darn yummy. I like apples. Why didn't I eat them more often? Well, I will now.
I love fruit, but never seem to buy them at the grocery store. And if I do, I always over buy and they go bad before I can get to them. Plus in the winter you don't get fresh fruit so I forget about them and then come Spring find it hard to get back into the habit of eating them again.
ReplyDeleteI love applesauce. It's been my obsession during my pregnancy. I get the no sugar added little single serving cups and have one before bed. The perfect little fruit/sugar kick.
Great job on the zero weight gain!!!
Leigh,
ReplyDeleteGreat job on eating your fruit. Apples are so good. There are so many different varieties that each have a unique flavor and texture. I also think fresh picked are worlds above grocery store variety. But, fresh apples are only available to me for a few months a year.
A zero change on the scale is excellent. Keep doing what you are doing and trust your doctor and your body to tell you how far you can push yourself.
You will get there. Your mind is already in a great place; your body will follow.