http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/ky_female1971/uzone,blog/blog_id,117564/ky_female1971's Bloghttp://www.obesityhelp.com/member/ky_female1971/uzone,blog/blog_id,117564/action,comments/blog_post_id,166761/Sat, 14 Jun 2008 14:50:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/ky_female1971/uzone,blog/blog_id,117564/action,comments/blog_post_id,166761/I went shopping for some new clothes today, and still had the mindset that I needed the BIGGEST size I could find.  I took a few pair of capris in the dressing room (size 24) and they were huge on me.  Oh my.  I went back out and got two ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/ky_female1971/uzone,blog/blog_id,117564/action,comments/blog_post_id,165330/Sat, 07 Jun 2008 17:10:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/ky_female1971/uzone,blog/blog_id,117564/action,comments/blog_post_id,165330/.....and I can't believe what a difference this has made in my life.  I'm living life now, not letting it pass me by.  I can do things again - like mowing my yard, working in my yard, housework, playing with my dachshunds.   I enjoy doing things again.  I truly feel ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/ky_female1971/uzone,blog/blog_id,117564/action,comments/blog_post_id,160570/Tue, 20 May 2008 17:57:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/ky_female1971/uzone,blog/blog_id,117564/action,comments/blog_post_id,160570/Unbelievable as it may seem to me the pounds have just been MELTING off the last 3 weeks or so....it's so exciting.  Of course, I'm exercising - I walk at least two miles a day and clean house like a maniac.  Plus we have a little home gym I've been ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/ky_female1971/uzone,blog/blog_id,117564/action,comments/blog_post_id,154311/Sat, 26 Apr 2008 11:08:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/ky_female1971/uzone,blog/blog_id,117564/action,comments/blog_post_id,154311/I must say every day gets easier and easier.  I love that I no longer live to eat, but eat to live.  I don't obsess over food 24/7 and am starting to enjoy life again.  It's truly amazing that I have to THINK about eating....to REMIND myself it's time to ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/ky_female1971/uzone,blog/blog_id,117564/action,comments/blog_post_id,150610/Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:07:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/ky_female1971/uzone,blog/blog_id,117564/action,comments/blog_post_id,150610/My husband rocks.....proof postive I married the right man?  He has been supportive during this WLS journey of mine, and today he made me smile... BIG!  We were walking out of Wal-Mart, and he turned and said "You know I didn't recognize you earlier.  I know you've lost weight, but ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/ky_female1971/uzone,blog/blog_id,117564/action,comments/blog_post_id,143743/Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:07:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/ky_female1971/uzone,blog/blog_id,117564/action,comments/blog_post_id,143743/Argh....it's raining....again.  It seems like it's been raining forever.  I'm ready for some SUN. I've been mall walking since last Thursday.  I must say it's embarrassing to have people much older than me pass me by like I'm standing still.  I'm still having a lot of belly pain (apparently because things ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/ky_female1971/uzone,blog/blog_id,117564/action,comments/blog_post_id,142838/Sat, 15 Mar 2008 14:48:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/ky_female1971/uzone,blog/blog_id,117564/action,comments/blog_post_id,142838/Pills...I've never had issues taking pills.  Now I do.  I have chewable vitamins, petite calcium citrate...no problems with these ...then there's the iron tablets that don't look big but gag me.  I am so not use to this.  I hope it doesn't last!http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/ky_female1971/uzone,blog/blog_id,117564/action,comments/blog_post_id,142327/Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:49:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/ky_female1971/uzone,blog/blog_id,117564/action,comments/blog_post_id,142327/I have to say things are getting easier every day.  I'm finally sleeping in my bed (I've been confined to my recliner), although I still have to prop myself up.  I have an issue with pain near my belly button, and the doctor said this was normal and might get ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/ky_female1971/uzone,blog/blog_id,117564/action,comments/blog_post_id,141306/Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:42:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/ky_female1971/uzone,blog/blog_id,117564/action,comments/blog_post_id,141306/The drain tube is out.  I have to say that's been one of the high points of the last couple of weeks.  They took all of my staples out as well, and said I'm doing great.  The doctor walked out of my room saying "Don't forget ...meat and cheese, meat and ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/ky_female1971/uzone,blog/blog_id,117564/action,comments/blog_post_id,140847/Sat, 08 Mar 2008 16:32:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/ky_female1971/uzone,blog/blog_id,117564/action,comments/blog_post_id,140847/I'm 8 days post op and starting to feel a little better.  I'll be so grateful when the drain comes out on Tuesday.  I hate this thing.  I have to say, my emotions are all over the board.  I know this will get better, it's just incredibly hard right now.  I ...