I am writing today some 6 years and 5 month later.  I did keep the weight to 120 like I said I would....but 123.2 in not too bad...lol  I plan on getting back to 120 like I promised myself before surgery.  I spent a lot of time reading about so many people gaining most if not all the weight back and I do not want to be on of those people.  I am still exercising almost every day for 1.5 to 2 hours.  I really like the way I look.  Getting toner and if I say so myself really don't look like I am 51.5 years old....lol  Well see you on September 6, 2013 on my 7th year anniversay.

Good Morning,

It is almost 7 a.m. on Sunday, September 6, 2009.  Three years ago today I had RNY surgery that changed my life drastically.  I remember waking up the morning of surgery knowing that I made the right decision for myself.  My husband who is very supported decided on the elevator up to "short stay" to take that moment to tell me he doesn't think I need the surgery.  I was like oh no don't start that now. :)  I know he was just worried about me and we had been together since high school.  But I knew that I needed to do something else besides trying a new fad diet every other Monday.  I wanted to stop thinking all the time about what I ate, what I should have eaten.  I had set a goal of 115-120 for the rest of my life.  I only saw 115 once on the scale.  Most people thought I was too skinny when I was at 115.  I really liked 118-120.  It is so funny when I find myself comparing 2-4 pounds like that really makes a big difference after losing more than 100 pounds.  But it is a big deal to me.  Too many people are having revisions and/or gaining all their weight back.  I can not be one of these people.  My life is sooooo much better without dealing with being fat.  I have no problems saying I was fat.  I was in a size 20-22 and weighed 225 pounds the day of surgery.  I love to shop.  In fact, on my birthday in June a group of co-workers that exchange birthday gifts gave me a $50.00 gift certificate to Express.  I love that store.  I love shopping.  Clothes that I could only dream about are now in my closet.  Oh I guess I need to add that I didn't just have the surgery to look good but to feel good too. (Yeah right).  I can eat almost anything I want just not that much.  I usually don't order anything at a restaurant just nibble off hubby's plate.  My sister whose 3rd year anniversary is November 6th is my best support person.  We talk about weight and exercise everyday.  We also weigh ourselves every day.  Yeah Yeah we know that the scale is going to vary day by day but this is what we do.  I don't go to any support group meetings anymore because they have changed their locations and a little to far to drive.  Well I think I have said everything I wanted to say on this anniversay date....going out to breakfast with my husband to celebrate!!!   I know it sounds funny to me also.  How do you go out to eat to celebrate losing weight.....well that's what we do.  I promise only to eat a few bites off his plate.  Going to an outlet mall afterwards and got to fix into those skinny jeans. 

Today is June 5, 2009 and the last day of school for the students at the high school I work at.  I still have to work until June 26th but it will be easy without students and teachers.  I don't have big plans for the summer except to continue to exercise 6 days a week.  I had gotten to 124.8 which is 4.8 pound over the goal I set for 120.0.  So I started working harder with my exercise program and cutting out some of the extra junk I was eating.  Today the scale said 120.6.  I think just to be safe I will continue to lose until I get to 118.0.  My clothes still fit good and now my legs are looking awesome.  I am going to the gym 4 days a week and working out 2 days a week at home.  Now that I don't have my grandson Jamel to take care of during the week I have more time to workout longer.  I usually spend about 1 hour and 45 mins. at the gym and at home 90 mins. on the treadmill.  My sister who also had the surgery 2 months after I did is also working out and looks wonderful.  She is my support person.  We encourage each other to workout and eat right.