Weight increased slightly to 139.80 kilos, probably because I ate a bucket load of Froyo and Yoghurt. I’ve always been an ’emotional eater’ and yesterday my old dog got a diagnosis that means he’ll likely have to be put to sleep on Saturday. We knew he had cancer in an anal gland some months back. At the time the vet said we’d have a maximum of two months with him, but that two months has turned into nine. Yesterday the vet said apart from the tumour that’s still growing, he has internal cysts that are growing, liver issues, kidney failure and Cushing’s Disease. Basically, he won’t be able to fight much longer.
As it is he’s not eating, barely drinking and is having problems getting up and walking around. Despite this he’s still struggling to maintain his daily and evening habits of sleeping in his favourite spot, and climbing up onto the bed to sleep next to me… although I had to help him negotiate the foam steps we bought for him some time back. I’m going to miss him badly.
And back to the weight loss. I am going to see the dietitian and surgeon today. My weight loss hasn’t been ‘dramatic’ since the surgery. In total, I think since the end of October, I’ve lost seven kilos. However, even that it is a vast improvement on my original weight! I’m still aiming to lose a more ‘respectable’ amount before Christmas, and if I can just get under 130.00 kilos I’ll be happy as it would be the lowest I’ve been in many years and a great start to the New Year. I’d still have 30 kilos to go, but it would be such a positive occasion it should fill me with a sense of accomplishment. Ok, I know that’s a false thing because I should never have got so big to begin with. still… as usual… one step at a time. 🙂
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