Been a bit slack

Not sure who is reading this blog - but I should do a post to update you all since I haven't posted since October (oops, my bad).

So let's break it down since my last post - I finished my semester of school and passed and then we had Christmas along with parties and running around in between.

Christmas was good - I was able to have a Pork Roast with my family and I was able to do it blockage free!  I had an extremely small serve compared to what I used to eat in the past.  In fact, at Christmas I wouldn't hold back on having seconds or thirds, and not small servings either.  I was also able to have a small amount of trifle and pavlova.  So I was happy.  I contribute being able to eat more than normal with my band due to the fact my surgeon only popped a small amount of fluid last time.  It was both out decision to do this so when we went away I didn't have to worry about complications with my band and being too tight.  In saying that I didn't put on any weight over this period during Christmas.  I maintained which is what I am happy with!

Boxing Day saw us leave for our camping holiday - this was my big test.  Camping holidays aren't very band friendly when it comes to food.  But I made sure I had stuff with me I COULD eat so the 3 days we were there I succeeded - unlike my alcohol intake LOL.  That was a little naughty of me.  But I was walking to and fro the toilet block ALL the time, so that counts for something ;)

Unfortunately our camping trip was cut short when 100km/h (plus) winds ripped through our campsite ripping out tent and gazebo.  We had to come home early.  Since then I have found it hard to find my groove with food meal preparation - I am not eating the best and I think it does boil down to how the camping trip ended.  I was a little down in the dumps about losing camping gear we had just brought this year and not having the money to replace it.  But I am getting there.  My water intake is a lot better today so I am happy with that.

On a good note - I am not 6 months POST operation - and today I officially weighed in 30.2kg lighter from my starting date!!!!  I made my first BIG goal.  Now I am taking it in smaller amounts and working in 5kg's lots.  I am hoping to have lost 60kg by my birthday :)