donnakay52
It's Been a Long Time
Jan 13, 2009
It's been a while since I have visited this sight. I found myself thinking of food too often while I read posts and so moved away from it. Now I am back looking for inspiration as I have gained weight over the last 3 months and it terrifies me to think of going backwards. My life is soooo much better than it was 17 months ago......if I never make it to my goal weight, so be it, but I refuse to gain another pound. My lowest weight so far was 202 pounds on Oct 23,2008. From there I gained nine pounds and, after some serious effort this week, I have lost five of them again. When I say SERIOUS EFFORT though, I mean it. This is not going to be easy....not that any of it has been particularly easy......but you probably know what I mean. It takes a much more concious effort than it did during the first twelve months. The "tool" still works but my appetite is stronger and I find myself thinking "What can I eat?" too often.
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Six Month Anniversary
Feb 28, 2008
Yesterday was my six month anniversary. I have lost a total of 115 lbs including the 30 lbs I lost preparing for surgery. I still have a lot to lose (my current weight is 250 lbs) but, even if I don't lose another pound, I am glad I went through with the surgery, complications and all. I have a life again! I can walk, I can take a shower without sitting down, I can tie my own shoes, I no longer take diabetes medication, I take only one pill for high blood pressure, I can sit in the driver's seat of the car after my husband has driven and not have to move it further back, I can breath while lying down, I can sit in a booth, I am not ashamed to be seen in public, and my family is proud of me.
Support Group Meeting
Feb 12, 2008
I attended my first support group meeting this past week. My psychologist was the guest speaker and, to be honest, that was my motivation to go as I rarely leave home. Turns out I found the meeting to be helpful besides just the speaker. I met some friendly people and, even though we did not have much time to talk, it was fun. One woman did bring her four year old child to the meeting and sat right next to the speaker (very distracting) and another asked many questions totally off topic (very annoying) but I am glad I went. I know, I know...I am easily irritated. Next month there will be a nutritionist speaking and I plan to attend that as well.
I admit it!
Feb 03, 2008
I have been a lurker for 1 1/2 years now...today I come out of the closet!!!
About Me
Snohomish, WA
Location
60.7
BMI
Surgery
08/27/2007
Surgery Date
Feb 03, 2008
Member Since
