Jodster
One Year Surgiversary coming up!!
Dec 01, 2011
WOW, can't believe its almost been one year since I had my surgery. So many things have happened this year and the majority of it all hinges on my new improved health and my weight loss. I have done close to ten 5ks this year. I still don't run them, but I do try to make it a really good work out, and for the most part I try to improve my time. I also have had alot of fun buying new clothes and shoes. As superficial as that sounds, it has been quite a learning curve to go into a store and find out what size you wear. I still don't know what size underwear I wear... I'm wearing my big ones, and occasionally they will fall down a little, so I need to get new ones, but how the heck do you know what size to get? I mean, c'mon... being a larger woman, my panty size was the same as my pants size... now its completely different, and I am going to have to do a little trial and error to figure out the best size.... lol, its really funny when I think about it, but it is a true feeling.
I am only twenty more pounds from my original goal of 155. I've sort of slacked off and plateaued lately, but I will get it going again. I am finishing this weight loss thing and there is no ifs, ands, or butts about it. My car is finally paid off, and I can afford a gym... so I will be joining one after the first of the year. I'm excited about that. I've been taking some yoga classes lately and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!! Its really good to feel all those muscles stretched out, and its helping me with my balance and my core muscles too. Did I already tell you how much I LOVE yoga?? I wish it wasn't so expensive. Another reason to be happy to join a gym in January... because I'm joining one that offeres yoga classes...
I do have one problem that I need to discuss with the doctor. I want to talk to him about the chest pain I get periodically. My CPAP has had the pressure lowered so that helps, but I think I may have reflux still. Maybe not ACID reflux, but reflux all the same. And I want to know if that is the reason for the chest pain. Maalox usually takes care of it when I feel like I have it, but want to make sure I shouldn't be taking Previcid or something similar.
I've also started dating.. well, I went on one date.. Its really funny. I think when I was single before I was so excited when someone was interested in me, that I was automatically interested in them, and didn't listen to the subtle clues that it may not be a good relationship. I think I did this because I had such low self esteem, and low self worth. Well, now, I refuse to date anyone that is not worthy of my time. How is that for progress. I am going slowly with the dating because I don't want to lose my focus on what I want, and my health just because I get swept up in a relationship. So my little baby steps are good, and knowing that I'm not going to settle makes me feel even more empowered. Now I just have to turn on the radar for when I'm being flirted with... sometimes I am so oblivious... LOL...
All in all, what a great year its been. I feel great. My self esteem is high, and I'm loving my healthy positive life. I wish the same for y'all too. Happy holidays!!
Jod
