tillmacc's Blog

Long Time Coming

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:49:00 -0700

It's been a long time coming but a change has finally come.

I am down two pounds since July! Nothing to brag about but at least no gain. I haven't done my measurements since July but plan to this weekend. Although the hips and thighs are still promiment, I'm certain I have lost inches ...

Happy Anniversary To Me!!!

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 07:24:00 -0700

Today I celebrate my one year surgery anniversary. I am pleased with my success. I still have 10 lbs to lose and I'm sure I will get that off eventually. I am very happy with my decision to have gastric bypass and would do it all over again. I appreciate all ...

Feeling Good & Looking Good

Mon, 24 May 2010 07:18:00 -0700

I am down to 160 lbs which is only 10 lbs from my first personal goal of 150 lbs.

I'm feeling good these days. Thanks to Andrea U I made changes to my iron and I'm feeling much better. I am currently taking Bifera (two tablets-twice a day). Hopefully the Proferrin ...

April 2010 - Thanks OH!

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 07:56:00 -0700

I love OH and appreciate the help I receive from you gals and guys!

The past four to six weeks have been an experience. I battled the carb monster and won. I'm exhausted and freezing cold from the low ferritin levels but have a solution coming at the end of the ...

6 Month Surgiversary & No Longer Obese!!!

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:07:00 -0700

I am six months out today. I got a present, I weighed in at 169! That moves me from obese to overweight with a BMI of 29.9! I am so happy.

Who would have ever thought that I would ever see my collar bones or feel my rib cage and tail bone? ...

February Updates

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:37:00 -0800

I’m feeling good and looking good.

Since my "Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around" post my health and prognosis has improved. On January 19th my endocrinologist officially released me Wooo Hooo!!! My A1C was 6.0 after no diabetes meds since my surgery date of Sept 14, 2009. I am ...

Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:46:00 -0800

As we approach the MLK Holiday I am reminded of the song "Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around" and its significance today in my weight loss journey. Its lyrics are very encouraging to me as I face many obstacles that can bring discouragement but I am determined to press ...

NEW LEVELS, NEW DEVILS

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:03:00 -0800

I used to hear the old saints say "New Levels, New Devils", "meaning the higher you progress the bigger the problems). I am finding that to be true in life and even in my weight loss journey. Since my weight loss journey began at 243 lbs in January (working towards ...

Mini Wows as I Move Toward MY HEALTHY PLACE

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:22:00 -0800

I had two mini wow's this weekend.

The first was a compliment from a friend at work. I wear scrubs to work everyday but on Fridays I wear regular clothes. This Friday a friend at work said "Cynthia is disappearing, you can't sit a cup on her butt anymore"! That ...

Good News For Me Today!!!

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:55:00 -0800

My ortho doc cleared me to run and to do the C25K. He said I will have to run on flat surfaces to avoid further damage to my knees. Start with walking and slowly work my way up to running by alternating (same as C25K) and don't over do it. I ...