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My weight loss had slowed to what I thought was a stop after a year and still about nineteen pounds from goal.  So I kicked up the fluid intake and started exercising.  At first I walked outside (before the two snow storms) and now I am doing the Walk Away The Pounds video indoors on my rebounder.  It's been going well!  This morning I weighed and I hit 166!!  My goal is to get to 150, which is where my surgeon said I should be.  Dr. Glass wants 140 - I guess I will have to evaluate when I get to 150.  I am pretty happy with my weight loss and now THRILLED that I can still lose if following the rules - so I plan on keeping this up!  Last summer my grandchildren begged me to put on a bathing suit and join them in the pool - and I steadfastly refused.  But this year I am actually going to find a bathing suit and join them as much as I can!!  I LOVE this new life!!

I need to thank Ronda for pointing out that my one year surgiversary is Feb. 22, 2007 - I was a month ahead of myself!  I had posted that I already had my surgiversary.  Guess this menopause thing affects more than my body, huh?  LOL!!

Anyway, I am now almost at a year and will post the stats again on Feb. 22nd - the real date of my surgiversary!!

It is clear to me that I'm in my typical winter mode - the weather is cold (below zero for several days) and I don't want to move.  I haven't been exercising and I'm eating more than usual.  I especially crave carbs.  I sometimes wonder if it isn't the mammal in me wanting to get fat and hibernate!!??!!  Anyway, I am maintaining my 169 pounds, but would like to lose 19 of those.  So, I'm trying to be patient with myself and not wig out.  I know when the temps rise and the sun shines more, I'll do a better job with my eating and with exercise.  I love to walk - but mostly I love to do that in a natural setting, not a mall or even in front of my television.  So - if I can maintain and not gain weight, then I'll be happy for the next month or so until there are signs of spring.  In the meantime I am pleased with weighing 169.  I went shopping and now wear mostly size 12 pants and skirts.  Tops are mostly large or extra large.  It is really amazing to me that I've reached these sizes and am maintaining them after a year. 

It's also clear to me that I'm in the throes of menopause!  I think it's particularly amazing that I have lost and maintained my weight loss considering I am in the process of menopause.  I have had regular periods until Sept. 2006, but since then have had just spotting, tender breasts and other menopausal symptoms.  If I get through this without gaining weight I will be extremely pleased!!  And when all the symptoms stop, I'll be even more happy!!!  After all, I WILL be 55 this year and it is high time to put this behind me.

I had an appointment this morning to establish care with a PCP and weighed 169 pounds.  It feels good to see loss happening even after a year without terribly significant effort on my part.  I talked with her about weight goal and she looked at my height and determined that 150 was a good goal for me - she felt 140 was a little low.  I will shoot for 150 and see what happens from there.

I have posted some full body shots of my one year anniversary pictures.  It is really amazing to see the changes!  I am so grateful for this surgery and the new life it has given me.