Friday the 13th seemed as good a time as any...

May 13, 2011

Wow. I haven't made an update since 2010? I should be spanked! In my defense, things have been crazy around here. Between my daughters' wrestling schedules, son that wouldn't do the work to graduate on time, job losses, marriage separations and reconciliations...it's been a madhouse. Weight loss surgery and "superficial" things of that nature just haven't seemed important.

That said, I can now report I have been amazingly steady in my weight, even losing a handful (or two) of pounds during the temporary break-up of my marriage. Of course, it came back soon enough, like as soon as he moved back home...and that's just fine with me. 136 pounds is far too light for me. Now I'm stable at about 145 +/- a pound or two. My body post-plastics-wise is stable, as well, and the scars are noticeably more faint...with some nearly invisible already! Dr. S is a master at perfect stitches.

I won't lie and say I follow all or even most of the average post-op "rules". I eat carbs. I don't always eat protein first, or even last sometimes! I drink red wine regularly...and I love every sip! I eat sugar...not a lot, but I do eat the real thing at times. Honestly, for all intents and purposes, no one would ever know I had surgery by my eating habits. And shock of all shocks...I am having ZERO problems keeping my weight in check, even at over 4 years out. Additionally, my labs look good. I couldn't ask for more. I am, at the moment, a happy girl. But, things can always get better!

p.s. I forgot to add the ever important update to my nursing school saga. I have now applied 6 times! That equals 2 and 1/2 years...6 semesters. And guess what? I STILL haven't been chosen in the lottery. Can I just say how much California's college and school systems suck ass? At this rate, I really and truly WILL need a walker for myself by the time I am accepted into program.

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