I just keep singing "Welcome to ONE-derland (to the tune of Hello to Hollywood!) hahahaha... seriously, I'm loving the fact that I've moved into the 100s.  I haven't been in the 100s in over 10 years... and out of the 190s even longer ago than that!  Highschool, maybe?  In any case, I'm in One-derland! Can I get a woot woot! :) hehehe

On a more serious note, my labs came back from my 6 month follow up and my CRP is high.  I googled that, and found it its my C Reactive Protein is high, so I need to call my regular practitioner and make an appointment.  I'll share more on that in coming days, after I hear what the doctor has to say.  It may be a bit serious, but not 100% sure.

After reading the comments from my last blog, I took a few moments to really think and acknowledge what I've done... I've lost 83 pounds in six months.  WOW, that's a big deal.  I mean, I felt like it was a big deal, but I was too busy glowing in the happiness of my new smaller self.  83 pounds... that could be a Justin Beiber fan, or a sixth grader... wow.  I can't believe I've come so far so quickly.   It really is an awesome experience.

I also broke down and finally bought some whey protein isolate powder... A whopping 30 grams of protein per one scoop of the powder... That is also great news, as I have been having issues with getting enough protein.  I've also been working on getting enough water too.  My best (and easiest) way of getting water in, is chewing on crushed ice.  I don't know why, but it just works for me... maybe its because I get smaller servings of water and it takes me a while to chew the ice, so I don't get all full and make myself sick.  Yeah, that's my story and I'm sticking with it! LOL  It wasn't like I didn't drink protein shakes, I just bought Myoplex.. well, that can get a little expensive, so I finally broke down and bought the powder.. so far its working well, and I like not having to buy Myoplex Lite every four days.

Eat healthy, exercise lots and talk to you soon!

Last week I went for my six month follow up.  GREAT NEWS, I'm doing WONDERFULLY.. well, that isn't what the surgeon mentioned, but he did say I wasdoing GREAT.  I asked if 155 is an achievable, realistic goal weight and he said yes, but it will be up to me now.  He mentioned that the second six months after surgery is when my appetite will return, and I will need to be careful with what I eat, and make sure I get lots of exercise, and yes, I should be able to achieve the 155 mark.

So, that's the goal... still 155.  I got blood taken for lab work, but I haven't received the lab results yet.

I started my medically supervised weight loss at 283, Monday I weighed myself and I'm at 201!! woohoo!! 
I could ultimately arrive in ONEderland by the end of this week if I really put my mind to it!!! HOLY MOLY!!!

I think I'd like to make an appointment soon with the exercise staff in the office, so they can take my measurements, and I can find out how many inches I've lost.

I'm having a great time shopping a little and feeling wonderful.  I'm so happy I annoy people! LOL
I'm also reading Jillian Michael's book titled UNLIMITED.  Good book!!! 

Time to go work out... photos will be coming soon.. I just got the camera back and will be loading them to my new computer, so watch for those too!!

Ok, so.. .I don't live far from a lake.. and now that I'm not as scared to be seen in a bathing suit, I'm trying to figure out what I can do to have fun and get out on the lake...  I also think I've grown board with my work outs, and that is why I'm having problems getting back with it.... so here is my next great, bright idea!!

I think I want to buy one of those plastic kayaks that you sit on top of.  That way, I'll get exercise, and I'll get on the lake too!! How much fun does that sound like??? I say TONS OF FUN!! oh, my aching arms...

I'll let you know if I achieve this kayak goal.... maybe paddling that kayak will help get rid of my saggy upper under arms (what I affectionately call my BAT WINGS! LOL).  Wouldn't that be nice!! definatey another item to add to the list of reasons why I should get one! 

Have a great week everyone!! Keep on with all the good work!