Katrina,

How incredibly exciting and great job so far.  The month will fly by and you'll be on the losers bench with the rest of us losers!  Own those smaller pants girl, you've worked hard, and as others have said, pretty soon they will be too big.

Great job!

Hugs,
Barb

My wonderful friend and angelette Nancy....

You look maaavaaallooouuuussss!  You know you can send me a pic and I will resize it for you anytime.  Can't wait to see you and Lonnie on Sat.  Brag away girl, you've earned that right and then some. 

Hugs and much love,
Barb

Wow, only 30 more days!!! How exciting for you. Before you know it those clothes will be to big for you. Keeping a spot warm for you on the bench

I agree another wonderful quote, in fact I took the quote of the day off of my start page that OH puts out every day because they were so stupid and now I just enjoy yours!

I am thankful for Nancy's 1 year surgiversary too!

I am thank ful for all of you too1

I am thankful for a wonderful day today!

You know how I feel Nancy! I think you are amazing! You have done so great and you are always there with an encouraging word and compliments! I look forward to seeing you on Saturday!

Congratulations, these are all big victories and deserve to be celebrated! I hope to see you on Saturday!

Enjoy your bike. I got one a few weeks ago. Haven't been able to ride much because of all the rain we have been having. Can't wait for this weekend!!!

Kim in the Valley

That is Fabulous!  I know mine has been "normal" since my surgery as well!

By the way, I'm training for the Wharf to Wharf in July, going to walk with some friends from the CHOMP Advanced WLS support group.  Wanna go with us?

I've recently moved into Santa Cruz--living in the redwoods was just too far from civilization.

Hi all,

Usually I dread going to my endo (diabetes doc) where I usually hear all about all the things I am doing wrong or how I could be doing everything better.  Today though, for the first time since I've been diagnosed with diabetes, around 6 years ago, my A1c was in the normal range!!! For those of you who are fortunate enough not to have diabetes, it means my average blood sugar levels over the past 3 months were at levels a non-diabetic would have!!! While I am still using insulin to get me to this level, it is such an improvement from where I was before while using insulin.

My blood pressure was also low so my medication for that has been cut in half and my dose of insulin has been cut in half for my short acting insulin and my long acting insulin. I know it's not perfect, but I am much closer to being off these medications than I was before.

Also my triglycerides are normal!!!! I am below 150!!! I was at 500 a year ago. Woo Hoo!

My journey isn't a fast one compared to others, but it's in the right direction!

MsBlues

Hello Julie,

Welcome to the boards and good luck with your new journey. I had WLS around 9.5 months ago and I am happy I did it. I am not where I want to be yet, but I am so much closer than I ever imagined I would be. 

Feel free to ask any question, vent, and be a part of the daily posts. I have found wonderful support here and had a great time when I finally found the time to attend a lunch in person.

Take Care and hope to "see" you a lot on the boards.

MsBlues

Yea Nancy,

You were cute before surgery and you're even cuter now! You look so healthy and ready to ski down a mountain.

You are so correct that this is a journey that never ends. I hope you're doing something fun to celebrate your surgiversary.

Bragging is completely acceptable.

Cheers,

Richelle

Hey Linda!!  Thank you...I'm vain enough to take the compliment ;-)  And I refuse to let FB get the best of me!  Would be nice if they had 'training'...I'd know better what I'm doing there LOL
Hugs right back ya
Nancy aka Sunray

Another great quote Barb!!! No truer words were ever spoken.  At one point before surgery when I got my surgery date it was commented to me about seeing the light at the end of the tunnel but I knew it was only the beginning of a lifetime journey.  Well I'm a 10 mos. post surgery, down 113 lbs. and its been a wild ride... I'm just now starting to feel a bit more comfortable with myself and all the rapid changes and I'm even getting my groove back! I have 97 lbs still to go but am confident I will get there eventually!  Especially with all the wonderful support Ive received here from so many, a handful of which have become close friends... and exercise, Zumba and dancing have helped me so much to feel centered and balanced in my shrinking body and it has helped my mind too especially in those times when I start to freak-out about the little stuff.  So I'm thankful for ALL of that.  The good the bad, the wonderful the tears, the triumphs and freakouts, and the 6 tops that hit the giveaway pile just this morning.. Its all led me to right this very second!!!  Love & Hugs,

How absolutely marvelous! Congrats on the new additions.

Linda

Nancy,
what difference a year makes.  You have created a new look, but still the same lovable you!!  Hats off to you and continue the great work!!

Brag away!!! You deserve it. You have done an amazing job over the past year. Congratulations and happy surgiversary!! x0x0x0

Oh!!! Congratulations!!  Having been one of those 'late' bloomers (married 13 years before 1st son was born LOL), I can imagine the excitement and bewilderment the new parents are experiencing ;-)  All, I can say:  Enjoy Grandma!!
Nancy aka Sunray

Congratulations Kat!  This is just the beginning of your WOW moments ;-)  The 'ride' just gets better...hold on!! LOL
Nancy aka Sunray

Nancy,

Congratulations on your 1 year. You look fabulous.  You should be so proud of yourself and brag about how great you look you deserve it. Here's to another year of sucess. Can't wait to see you on Saturday.

LOL  Don't ya just love moms??  You just have to read between the lines ;-)  Great job on your transformation...can't wait to see you Saturday!  Drive careful!!!
Hugs
Nancy aka Sunray

Ooh how wonderful. Congrats dear.

Hi Barb and congrats on getting a surgery date for next month! I can't comment on the patch thing; but I want to encourage you to attend our lunch next Saturday that 2Barb mentions.  Come meet some great people, hear our journeys..ask questions...find support, encouragment and FUN with us. It's at Coco's in Concord, starts around noon and ends???
Hope you can make it ;-)
Nancy aka Sunray

Alrighty California,

Yesterday my hubby and I were cleaning our room, getting rid of the things we didnt need. I came acorss some clothes my aunt had brought me at Christmas. She didnt have surgery but has done amazing on dropping her pounds on her own.

So she gave me all of her size 22 pants and xl/l tops. They are stunning and of the fines quality (my aunt is well to do and if its not at least 25$ she dont buy it. LOL)

At Christmas I could not even get the pants over my fat, heck not even my tummy its my hanging gut. (yeah 313 pounds would do that to anyone LOL)

Yesterday for the heck of it I tried one more time, I got them on, zipped and buttoned.

So the questions your asking your screen is well could she breath?

The answer; yes but could I sit down? Heck no. But the main thing I GOT THEM ON!!! I was a size 30 so a 22 before surgery is AMAZING!!!! And I have lost no weight since January ( my doing mind you I got off track I am once more on.)

Second update. My surgery is in exactly one month April 16th....
I cant wait.

Morning 'ANGEL':  What a wonderful quote!  And what a wonderful 'journey' this has been for me personally...I feel you are 'talking' to me directly with this one today ^_^

You bring tears to my eyes; what a super special friend you have become over these past 12 months!  Thank YOU for remembering me on my special day ^_^

Today I am Thankful for:

My RNY!!  I never imagined it would have the effect on my life that it has...all for the better!

My adorable DH...I think he is more excited about my transformation than I am... he loved me fat, he loves me thinner..most of all, he loves the 'inner' me.  Takes my breath away ;-)

My personal saviour, Jesus.  He has blessed me so many times over...great husband, great family, great friends..a beautiful and wonderful life!

 to all my OH friends!
Nancy aka Sunray

Hope it doesn't appear to be bragging  BUT  I can't believe the difference myself!!  Thank you to Barb (my angel!!) for remembering how special today is  {{{HUGS BARB}}}  As my DH said this morning...1 year ago at 8am we were getting into the car to drive to Richmond...what a wonderful year this past 12 months have been   No regrets, no complications (thank God!) and no complaints from me...Thank you ALL for your support, encouragement and advice!
{{{HUGS}}}  OH
Nancy aka Sunray