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Updated Goals and Milestones
Mar 15, 2009
Well, as of yesterday, I have officially lost 100 lbs. That's right, 100 lbs! How amazing is that!My weight loss had slowed so much, I didn't think I would ever get to 100 lbs lost! When I got to within 1 lb the day before yesterday, I thought it would be at least another week or 2 before I hit this milestone. Imagine my surprise!
This one is a big deal for me as it was one of the main qualifiers to have this surgery. Although I still would like to lose another 30 lbs to get to my goal of 150 lbs, I am thrilled to be below the 200 lb mark. My co-workers think I have lost enough because my top half of my body is a normal size. My pants hide my big thighs, calfs and panni. I would love to lose most of that before summer.
I went shopping at Value Village again yesterday (it has become my favourite place to shop! - I am so frugal! lol) and bought a whole bunch of blouses and other tops. I spent $100 but had already filled one of their saver cards so it ended up costing me only $75! I bought everything in either an XL or a L......and the size L fit! Wow is all I can say!
I would like to send a message to those who are waiting for their surgery or are freshly post-op. I was one of those who was scared that my RNY would be a failure and that I wouldn't lose weight. I struggled for so many years that I didn't think anything would work. Well, look at me now. If I can do it, anyone can!
Updated Goals
4 My first goal is to get approved
4 To see Dr. Sherkin and have my sleep study completed
4 To have my Dieitian & Social Worker appointments
4 To get a surgery date from Dr. Klein
4 To make it through Surgery without Complications
o To get to my goal weight
4 To make my husband and daughter proud to be seen with me (even though they say they are now)
4 To be Healthy again so I can enjoy life with my family and friends.
4 To reduce arthritis pain
o To stop taking Oxycontin!
4 To be able to get out of a chair without my back and knees screaming!
4 To walk up stairs without being out of breath
4 To get out of my 200's
4 For my hubby's arms to fit around me
4 For my hubby to be able to pick me up
4 To find my lap
o To be able to exercise and participate in sports again
o To ride on a roller coaster with my daughter
4 To be able to put the tray down all of the way in an airplane!
o To be happy with the image I see in the mirror
4 To not have to cover my stomach with a purse or another person in pictures
4 To be able to sit and not feel that my insides are all being pushed up together.
o To have the water in the bathtub cover me
4 To be able to shave all my legs, not just the parts I can see.
o To be able to wrap a regular sized towel all the way around me
o To wear a bathing suit without shorts
4 To wear a blouse that isn't mid thigh length
o To feel free to dance in public
4 To wear my husband's sweaters (AND pants!)
o To wear knee-high boots that actually fit on my calf
4 To give myself a pedicure without having to hold my breath while bending over.
4 To be able to cross my legs
4 To go skating and roller blading
o To ride a horse without feeling like I am going to make the poor thing collapse!
4 To be able to perform better in my career
o To be able to go to a SENS game and not have the seats hurt me!
o To buy a motorcycle!
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About Me
Renfrew,
Location
25.8
BMI
Surgery
10/29/2008
Surgery Date
Apr 12, 2008
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