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Goals

To go back to school and get my degree in nursing

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Is to be Healthy again so I can enjoy life with my family and friends.

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Have a normal BMI

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Chase my children and catch them

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Surgeon Testimonial

Robert E. Cole, M.D.
My first Impression of Dr Cole was that he was soft spoken and quiet. He came into the room and talked to both my husband and I. He asked me husband to sit in the chair to my right so he could sit beside me to my left. I have not had someone be THAT informative in so long with my own personal information. It felt great. He was very honest. He said that this is not a fix and would only work for me as much as I was willing to make it work for me. rnrnHe was referred to me by a friend who had him as a surgeon and I am so appreciative that she sent me his way. He stated up front that he only does open RNY and that is fine with me. It isnt for everyone. He told me that his only control is how things are handled in the OR.. which is very true. He has no control of how we choose to use the tool after we leave him.rnrn
Member Interests
  • Fish - a crudload of Goldfish to get our Huge tank ready.. and Capt Jack, and Barbosa.
  • Dogs - 1.. Leonitis .. Leo for short
  • Walking - with the kids, dogs or just alone sometimes
  • Music - almost any type.. really
  • Shopping, Bargain Hunting & Auctions - oh wow.. ebay and craigslist are my favs for sure
  • Outdoor - Wishing the snow would get here if it is going to! I can wear snowpants!
  • Scouting - my whole family is into scouting for the most part. I am a co GS leader
  • Autism - Youngest son has Aspergers Syndrome amongst other issues
  • Nursing - I am a CNA on a Cardiac Step Down Unit. My Pts are post OHS and Angioplasty
  • Comedy - Love Adam Sandler..and anyone that can make me laugh.

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  • Comment by Jessica W. on 6/21/08 7:55 pm
    I have been thinking about you nonstop the past few days as I anxiously wait for my day Tuesday & am really nervous. It helps to see you doing well & sounding pretty good. Write when you can... I'm off for mine Tuesday early AM! Congrats!
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It has been 1 year to the day...
on September 13, 2010 4:36 am
Since I wrote on my own wall! Wow lets see, a lot has happened since this time last year. I graduated, passed my boards and I am now an LPN. I have been a Float Nurse with UHS Physician Practices. I have loved the expereinces I have gotten and most of the wonderful people I have worked with. I am hopefully going to work with an awesome NP in a school Based program next month.
Our oldest has graduated, and is hopefully going off to college in the near future. He is out on his own doing his own thing at this point. Has a job and being the man he wants. Youngest started middle school this year which made me feel older than dirt!
Hubby had bought me a 2007 PT Cruiser when I graduated, with taxes,  so I had a nice reliable vehicle for work. I didnt have it more than 6 months and had a scary accident in which it was totaled. My Cody and Austin were with me but other than some bumps and bruises we were all ok.
Health wise~~ I have always had anemia issues so I decided to finally do something about it. A little over a 10 days ago I had a Partial Hysterctomy done. They were able to drain the ovarian cysts I had causing me issues and hopefully no more periods will mean better Iron levels in the end.  Other than that I have been feeling alright.
Foods I like... hmmm Hard to tell. This summer I was on a fresh blueberry kick. If I had nothing else I could have lived off Fresh blueberries. I still watch my sugars and labels. I do have an occasional treat from time. Life is all about moderation right? In everything we do.. till later....
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Over half way there!
on September 13, 2009 12:13 pm

It has been like, forever since I posted last. I have been one busy lady. I am just over 1/2 way through my LPN coursework. Clinicals start back up Monday and Weds this week and last the last 20 weeks of the 2nd semester.I am shadowing a heap in Family Care Centers in the 1st 10 weeks which I am stoked about! It will be a nice balance between the floor I work on, Nursing Home Care, and acute levels of care.

My family has finally found a place down in the village. A whole house that rents for the cost of where we were at. Love municipal electric rates! The kids can walk to school, friends and the park. I can take a walk around town for exercise and walk to the store instead of drive.... Just good stuff all the way around.

I have not reached my goal of 135.. I have lost 110 from my highest, 100 from surgery date. Dr Cole said he wants me no lower than 145.. So I have met his goal. I had labs drawn and everything major looked good.. iron was a little low but mine always has been really. My sugars do tend to drop pretty low sometimes. Cant get a firm grasp on that, I try complex carbs to hold me... but maybe my body is just burning them faster than ever. The other evening I dropped to 43 which hit fast and scared me to death. I was home at the time so it wasn't as bad.. but I fear having it drop when I am driving.
 
I think once kids get all settled into school and I finish school Feb 5th... I will get into a better routine. Right now it is school all day.. homework, housework, kids needs, and repeat. But the plus side... is I have the energy to do it!!

Fav foods.. still love yogurt.. I tend to opt for Oikos Greek yogurt with a little fresh fruit. Chili.. homemade more than Wendys now. Love my hubbys Halupki Stew (although cabbage has its effects...)

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Lifes been pretty busy...
on March 11, 2009 7:32 am
Ok so I haven't posted in awhile.. long while that is. Been getting things in line for some major me time. I have gotten thru with EVERYTHING I need to complete to go back to school to become a LPN. The paperwork was the worst but I might as well get used to it since it is going to be never ending once I get my License anyhow.
March 30th is my beginning date.. I will be attending a Vocational program for 10 months full time days... like 8-4ish to make this happen. I decided that I do not want to grow old as a CNA and even though I am healthier now than ever.. how much of that heavy lifting stuff can my body take in the future? I also cannot tell my kids they have to go on and have a college education if I really showed no ambition or drive to be the Nurse I always wanted to be. I may go on for my RN when I am done but at least I will be able to work as a LPN in the meantime.The best way to make sure my patients are being taken care of--- is to be the one who can handle that stuff.. which as an aide I can't. That bothers me worse than anything else.. since I am a control freak. I ask for something to happen I want to see it happen... right now I have no power there.

Ok so my weight loss has all but stopped at this point. Not sure if I am just not getting in protien enough. Do not get me wrong--- I met my drs goals about 15lbs ago. and I hover between 153 and 157 at any given time of the month. * have about 8-10lbs to reach my goal of 100lbs lost. I did go ahead and finish up my back tattoo and add the 4th rose for the last 25lbs lost.. and if I do not lose the 8-10 I must .. then I will cope with it. It did not look right with 2 on one side and 1 on the other.It is bigger than I imagined.. but just looking at the pics I can see the difference in the contour of my back from the beginning to the end.  
I still have that newbie syndrome where people are asking me how much I have lost now. It drives me nuts because sometimes it feels like that is the only reason they notice me now. Heck since I am going back to school I only work per diem. So I have worked all 3 shifts within the last month or so.. but only because now my health will allow it. I think I average about 28-36 hrs a week or so. Not too shabby for being an on-call staff LOL.The most difficult part there is getting my family to support me in what hours I pick up. I know because I try to handle all of the bills... that we need that second paycheck of some sorts. Even if it is just enough to cover our gas needs. They like me home.. I am a control freak and tend to make sure everything gets done. Except when I am at work and I expect things of them. I am thinking they just need to get used to it though because in less than 2 weeks--- I will be a FT student and refusing to be that enabling person who does it all.I need to make this happen if the house crumbles around me.
Ok so I could soooo ramble on and on. I do need to go make a protein shake for some breakfast of sorts. I had some peanuts but thinking this would be a nice change..
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Made it through Thanksgiving well!
on December 6, 2008 5:34 pm
In fact it went so well.. I enjoyed a tiny slice of SF Pumpkin Pie! I have never been a Pumpkin fan but I guess it is just my ever changing tastebuds.Love Pumpkin Spice coffee.. I don't know why.I am hovering at like 159-158ish this week.. but it is my time of the month. I have been working more hours than usual and kicking up my exercise a touch so lets see if I make my amended goal of 150ish for New Years. Originally it was 160 but I licked that one.

Christmas will be just as easy I think seeing as it is not a food based gathering really.I have all my gifts wrapped and hidden so kids cannot peek. I do need to update my pic on here.I looked for the camera today to take it to Binghamton University for our Girl Scout trip but to no avail.

It felt so good to be able run up the stairs and help drag tired girls up the hills without getting winded.Or even out of breath for that matter!

Yesterday I was rushing into the grocery store for popcorn and the chicky from Produce was checking out stuff, and was hollering after me how I cant lose much more or she wouldnt see me when I walk in! She said I look great.. I kinda thanked her and kept moving. It was cool that she noticed but I was like...omg as she hollered through the store after me.

The other girl scout leader told me I should try on a pair of my daughters jeans. She did and she fit! Since I had wls she has kicked her dieting into gear and lost 30lbs. We looked back at last years Memorial Day Parade pic and were like--- WOW! Those women are gone forever.  

So now I a ready to get more added to my back tat. My original thought was a new flower for every 25lbs lost but I do not want an uneven number of flowers on my back, until I lose another 13ish lbs. So I am thinking one for every 20lbs instead! LOL I have time to decide since I am positive Chip is booking wayyyy out right now. I will go to work early one day, and stop in to talk to him.

My fav food right now seems to be some cottage cheese with fruit. Any kind of fruit that is fresh. or even a 1/2 mini bagel with cottage cheese on it. Co-workers are trying to feed me goodies left by patients and I have resisted.

Ok so I just tried on the girls size 16s.. NOT! Leo the dog is barking at me madly because of the struggle I put up. Same with a juniors size 7 but they were up around my tush. My daughter walked in and said "well mom it is a new goal for you to work on!" and we both started laughing. (as the dog continues to bark.)I think I will be very happy in my current size 8 womens. Never thought I could get there from a 20/22ish to an 8.

Heard  from Kim who traveled across the country with her family to live here in NY! This excites me hugely. I told hubby I would be traveling to Syracuse soon to meet up with her. We had surgery the same day... her in CA and I here in NY. She is so strong being able to pick up and move like that, with her kids during the holiday. I just cannot wait to meet her!

Ok.. nuff for now. Must get the kiddles off to bed. Tomorrow I am working an 11a-1130p for my friend Tricia..(and my pocketbook) so it is going to be a long one.
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I am down by 81lbs!! Where did it go??
on November 18, 2008 11:39 am
OK So I went to the Rheumatologist Monday and they are going to have me get a cervical spine and Lumbar Ct done to make sure there are no major issues and then I am free to go to the Chiropractor. They gave me a wonderful non drowsy muscle relaxer sample and script to try until I go back in 4 weeks. Also gave me cortisone injections in both hips for Bursitis.....

Exciting part is that their scales comfirmed that I am down to 164! That thrilled me sooo much. I mean I can get on and off my scales all I want but when I see it on the dr's scales it just feels so much better! It is now in my chart.. hehe

They said I have good flexibility and range of motion for hearing all of the cracking and creaking going on with the movements she was doing. To which I responded  "I have 4 kids, a hubby, and a job.. I have to keep moving."

After going there I went to work and got the paperwork to enroll in the LPN tuition Program. They will pay 100% if I work for them as such after graduation for 2 years. Totally do-able. It is all filled out and I have 3 co-workers writing letters of referral for me ..(including my Nurse Manager). I got my application into the LPN Program today and it is good to go. I just finally feel that the timing is so right to do this.I will take my entrance exam in December and begin school in March. Session goes from March 2009 to Jan of 2010.

Hubby is working the job he wanted to in high school and slowly but surely I am getting there to the job I have always wanted. I kind of did it all backwards. I had my kids first, got married, made life happen and work and now--- it is time to finish off my dreams. I love my RNY!
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