http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/940415/blog/moving-on's Bloghttp://www.obesityhelp.com/member/940415/blog/2011/07/14/9-mos-update/Thu, 14 Jul 2011 07:29:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/940415/blog/2011/07/14/9-mos-update/I can hardly believe it has been 9 mos since I had my surgery.  I am feeling so good about it.  I love that I feel better and have really increased my energy level.  My goal was to feel better and to improve my health.  And so far so good.<br/><br/>My ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/940415/blog/2011/05/25/7-mos-update/Wed, 25 May 2011 20:18:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/940415/blog/2011/05/25/7-mos-update/I am 7 mos out and feeling pretty good.  Very happy that I made the decision to have surgery and followed through with it.  I am a very slow loser but I shouldnt complain.  I have had many compliments and comments that I am going to blow away.  Hah.  The ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/940415/blog/2011/02/03/3-mos-and-down-47-lbs/Thu, 03 Feb 2011 20:15:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/940415/blog/2011/02/03/3-mos-and-down-47-lbs/I got my 3 mos labs back and very excited that my A1C was 6.1.  Oh yeah that is exciting.  My Dr was very happy.  I sure hope that I can keep those levels good. My Vit B was high, D level was in the norm,<br /> Today I had a eye exam and ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/940415/blog/2011/01/14/started-doing-zumba/Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:38:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/940415/blog/2011/01/14/started-doing-zumba/Doing Zumba at my friend Kelly's house 3 nights a week.  Looking forward to it and having fun.  There are about 6 of us and already have some flaky people.  But ok with me, less is best.  Andddddd i can bend over now to tie my shoes.  Haven't done that ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/940415/blog/2011/01/06/2-month-follow-up/Thu, 06 Jan 2011 19:33:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/940415/blog/2011/01/06/2-month-follow-up/My appointment went well.  I am down 40 lbs.  Dr said doing good.  Still no complications :) and not complaining.  I was telling the Doc that my body feels achy and sometimes even putting on my bra seemed to make me feel old and achey.  He asked how many calories ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/940415/blog/2010/12/02/insulin-pump/Thu, 02 Dec 2010 19:30:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/940415/blog/2010/12/02/insulin-pump/I had to break down and put my insulin pump back on.  I have been struggling with my blood sugars and just had to get them under control.  I was really hoping to not have to wear this thing on my body 24/7.  Oh well, i have a feeling my ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/940415/blog/2010/11/18/2-week-follow-up/Thu, 18 Nov 2010 20:01:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/940415/blog/2010/11/18/2-week-follow-up/Went to my follow up with the surgeon and he asked all the normal questions, did i have pain, nausea etc.  I answered no to them all and he looked up at me and said "wow you are boring"  I responded Gee I thought you would be happy for me ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/940415/blog/2010/11/03/post-op-day-6/Wed, 03 Nov 2010 11:57:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/940415/blog/2010/11/03/post-op-day-6/I really need to keep my blog up to date.  Yikes.  I have been through such a rollercoaster ride and here I am 6 days after surgery and doing well. Last pain med was taken when I left the hosptial.....<br /> My surgery went very well.  I have had no complications ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/940415/blog/2010/09/14/day-6-and-it-was-horrible/Tue, 14 Sep 2010 19:47:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/940415/blog/2010/09/14/day-6-and-it-was-horrible/My appeal was denied for surgery. What a horrible day.  Having the rug pulled out from under me was just more than i could handle today.  According to the insurance company I have to request a State Hearing, I have to have my pcp Delyte write a new letter and ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/940415/blog/2010/09/12/day-5-of-liquid-diet/Sun, 12 Sep 2010 17:19:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/940415/blog/2010/09/12/day-5-of-liquid-diet/I have made it to day 5, hope its not in vain.  I have done very well.  My sugar has dropped several times and have been tyring to adjust my levels.  I did break the rules today and had some grean beans, a little garden salad and a slice or ...