Happy New Year All!!   

Well Dec 30, 2012 was my 3 yr anniversary since my surgery.  I had lost a total of 140lbs gained back 40lbs but after all the swelling went down from my blood clot I have only gained 20lbs. That's right, I had 20lbs of fluid in my body. So 20lbs is not to bad over 3 yrs but I don't like it;  I have to get it off. I am determined not to go back to my 387lbs self. The exercise is the key.   I am slowly gaining my strength back. At first I had planned on riding the bike for 10 mins a day but when I got to 2 mins I thought I was going to die. lol Didn't realize how weak I had gotten. My doctor told me to start slow, now I see why. I had all kinds of tests done during this episode in my life, they even thought I had a heart problem ,I had a stress test, chest x-rays, a nuclear lung test, and even had to wear a holter monitor for 24hrs, that's just to name a few,  but everything came back normal, Thank GOD. Sometimes I think the doc's want to find something wrong. You know the old saying, "If you are overweight you can't be healthy."

I am sharing this not to scare anyone desiring to have WLS or those that have already had it, I just want to let you know if you are having issues you are not alone and don't let it discourage you.. this too shall pass. Here I was worrying about the 20lbs I have gained but one of my doctors reminded me of the 100+ that I have lost and kept off.

All there is left to say is that I am so happy to have made it through another year and I pray I make it through another..I am still glad that I had WLS.

All of you considering having WLS do it ... it is amazing how you will feel after...those of you that have already had it...keep doing your thang....

Till next time.....

Voluptuous 1

Well it has been a long time since my last post and a lot has been happening.  I think I told you about my knee problems, now I have another blood clot, it is in my leg this time. I told my mom the other day I had less problems when I was heavier, sometimes I wonder did I make a mistake having this surgery? Then when I see myself in a pretty dress,  the way my boyfriend looks at me (yes I have a boyfriend now, Woo Hoo!!), or the way I  feel inside... I say naw, I did the right thing. Since this is the second time I have a blood clot I will be on Coumadin for the rest of my life which is not a bad thing, just a minor adjustment. I have gained 30lbs, which half is from the swelling in my feet and legs, but it is mainly because I have not been able to exercise; but now since I can move more now, with my doctors approval, I have invested in a recumbent bike for my home so that way I can do it everyday. Right now I have to take it slow to get my strength back but I am going to make it through..... 

I will keep you posted....

Happy Holidays to everyone...be safe!!