Day 20 -- 9 Jan 2009

So obviously I got off track with the holidays and all. I have gotten on the treadmill twice since my last post but I certainly have not been very consistent with it. My eating habits have left a lot to be desired as well. That is all going to change very soon though because I will be having my gallbladder removed in just 12 days. I have been having trouble with certain foods for a while now but I'm sure it is just going to get worse before it gets better once I have the surgery. I don't know how long it will be before I am able to start working out again either. I know that I will not be able to lift more than 5 pounds for a month, but I am hoping that after I go for my postop check on February 4th my doc will clear me to at least walk on the treadmill. I will have more time to focus on myself after the surgery too because I will finally be done with the Medical Transcription course that I have been working on for 15 months.

I am not making a New Year's resolution because no one ever sticks to them. I am going to make a promise to myself though to focus on getting healthy. Yes, I need to lose between 25 and 30 pounds and firm up all of my problems areas, but more importantly I need to improve my cardiovascular and digestive health. Losing the weight and looking better will just be an added bonus! I know I said I was going to post a before pic but I just haven't found the time to have my husband take one yet. He has been working a crazy schedule and we had family in town for the New Year. We are in for the night though and I don't have any more excuses, so I will have him take the pic in a little while and either post it tonight or tomorrow.