Becki M.
CROSSING THE LINE!
Sep 05, 2007
Today is the day I crossed the line...the CENTURY MARK! I've lost 102# total; I was 205 on the scale today. I had to get off, re-zero the scale, and get on a second time to make sure!
Sunday, I worked on the surgical floor where I was 5 months ago as a patient, working along side the nurses who took such great care of me when I was the patient! They remembered me, and was happy with my progress. My surgeon came in to check on one of his other patients that I happened to be taking care of, and was happy at the continued progress I'm making. I'm actually seeing him tomorrow with my daughter; she may need her gallbladder out, and I prefer him to take care of her...that's how much I think about him!
Went to church tonight and since I worked this past weekend, and was sick the previous weekend, it had been several weeks since some of the folks had seen me. My church family have been so supportive and encouraging, and I really appreciate them. My husband has been wonderful with his support, and I'm equally proud of him...he's stopped smoking! It's been a week, but I'm so happy he doesn't smell like an ashtray anymore!
Lots of changes going on, and life is getting better every day. I hope one day my knee will be better so I can run and play ball like I used to. Even to be able to ride a bike again is something I hope to achieve. Since my left knee won't bend past 90*, I can only used the recumbant bike at the gym, with the seat way back, but it's not very comfortable. I miss kneeling in the flowerbeds to garden, too, but I'm trying to focus on what I CAN DO. I can walk without being short of breath. That's a major accomplishment.
Thank you to all my new friend for your words of encouragement. This road is long, and it's nice to know I'm not alone on it. For those who haven't gotten there yet, don't give up! I know I still have another 40-50# to go, but I'm 2/3 of the way!
Sunday, I worked on the surgical floor where I was 5 months ago as a patient, working along side the nurses who took such great care of me when I was the patient! They remembered me, and was happy with my progress. My surgeon came in to check on one of his other patients that I happened to be taking care of, and was happy at the continued progress I'm making. I'm actually seeing him tomorrow with my daughter; she may need her gallbladder out, and I prefer him to take care of her...that's how much I think about him!
Went to church tonight and since I worked this past weekend, and was sick the previous weekend, it had been several weeks since some of the folks had seen me. My church family have been so supportive and encouraging, and I really appreciate them. My husband has been wonderful with his support, and I'm equally proud of him...he's stopped smoking! It's been a week, but I'm so happy he doesn't smell like an ashtray anymore!
Lots of changes going on, and life is getting better every day. I hope one day my knee will be better so I can run and play ball like I used to. Even to be able to ride a bike again is something I hope to achieve. Since my left knee won't bend past 90*, I can only used the recumbant bike at the gym, with the seat way back, but it's not very comfortable. I miss kneeling in the flowerbeds to garden, too, but I'm trying to focus on what I CAN DO. I can walk without being short of breath. That's a major accomplishment.
Thank you to all my new friend for your words of encouragement. This road is long, and it's nice to know I'm not alone on it. For those who haven't gotten there yet, don't give up! I know I still have another 40-50# to go, but I'm 2/3 of the way!
