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7 years and still kicking!  I am going to recommit myself to the menu plans, I need to drop about 20 lbs, but I know I can do this.  I still have no regrets, losing 90 lbs is a real point of pride for me.  If I had to do it all over again, I think I would probably do the surgery, but maybe the lapband instead of the rue n y...but its all good.

 Well, here I am 4 years post op.  Its been an interesting ride.  I have lost a total of 90 lbs.  I have had lipo and a tummy tuck.  So, how do I feel about this, well...I know that the decision to have the bypass was the best decision I ever made.  It has saved my life and has given me a new life. As for the plastic surgery, it was wickedly painful, probably the most painful thing I have endured, but the surgery gave me a final chance to say good bye to the overweight girl who couldn't wear regular clothes, who people scorned or avoided.  I have finally forgiven myself for becoming morbidly obese, and I allow myself every chance to go and live life like a normal person.  I swim, I walk, I hike, I kayak, I make the most of every moment.  My husband and I travel internationally as well as in our motor home.
This new life has not been without difficulties.  I did have shoulder surgery which led to pneumonia last year, as well, as having my gallbladder removed.  The fall brought the first part of the lipo and the tummy tuck, then swine flu in January and tummy tuck in february.  The gallbladder event was just a reminder that you can never forget where you have come from and the things  you must do to stay healthy.  Would I do it all again? Without a doubt, maybe I would have done a lap band, but there has not been one minute where I would turn back time and start over.  I just hope the new example I set for my daughters proves to them, you don't have to hide, you can chose to be healthy, and to respect yourself.

Probably not the most articulate or intriquing title but its true. I never thought I would see the day I didn't have a massive cabose following me everywhere I went. I have lost a lot of weight, but more than that, I have lost a lot of bulk, including my fanny. I had a J-Lo before it was chic to have a J-Lo! Now, it hurts to sit for an extended period of time even in soft chairs because there isn't anything to protect my tail bone. I know this is a small price to pay in the big picture, so I grin and bear it. The trip to London and Edinburgh was awesome - it is the first time I have traveled and not been bone weary tired due my weight. I walked walked walked and never really had the painful feet and legs I use to experience. Also, the seat on the plane, ha! though cramped and small, I FIT IN IT!!! Yeah!!! I was so happy when I was able to tighten the seat belt and not worry about having to ask for seat belt extender! This time I also had less problems with swelling of my feet and legs! I did have a little water retention but by the following morning, I was back to my normal self!! I have dropped down to 163 lbs., and a size 10...so, I have surpassed the weight the surgeon and psychiatrist said I would achieve. This means so much to me, I knew I could do better than they said I would, but I still had a wee worry they would be right. I went through a scary period in December losing a LOT of hair. It seems to be settling down, and hopefully I am done shedding. It was strange to see so much hair on the pillow and in the shower everyday. I see my primary care Dr. next week. Hopefully she will be supportive of my success. Life is good, and it only seems to get better.

So, I have lost a few more pounds, I am now at 165, the surgeon and psychiatrist said I would probably only make it to this weight....ha! I am now about 4 months post op and now weight 165! I am thrilled, I am getting ready to go to London for Christmas and need to buy more stuff, the things I bought last month don't fit. FUNNY!!! My blood sugar was 169 today, owwwwwwwww! That's bad, I must have eaten something with alot of sugar yesterday. I am recovering from the worst flu I have had in years, so I haven't worked out in a month and I need to get back. Will go tomorrow! Thats's my story....Merry Christmas everyone!

I updated my 24 hour fitness membership to a super gym. I am so excited. I start working with a personal trainer on Saturday. I have hit 170.5!!! makes me one happy girl. Last night after working out, my daughter and I went to the hot tub to relax a bit. I brought what I believed to be my smallest suit...oy....it hung off my butt like a 4 year old girl in a 6 year old's leotard...I looked stoooooopid...funny, eh? LOL. So, that's my story, and I'm stickin to it. Will post a new photo soon!!!

For some reason I am being very bad...I have eaten a number of things I know I shouldn't....tough week...lots of struggle...I think I need to start keeping a food journal so that I don't break my progress....am feeling sort of sad today....strange week. Weight 175.5 lbs.

So, I saw the doctor yesterday, and it went surprisingly well. I am hitting my protein, but a wee bit off on the water. I weighed in today and weigh 175 lbs. I haven't weighed this little in 18 years, can you imagine? 18 years!!! so, it's thrilling to be losing, though I still grapple with the fear that tomorrow I will wake up and never lose another pound. We are confirmed on our plan to fly to London....I have not flown to EUROPE without being morbidly obese, this is one trip I am personally looking forward to making. I am not thrilled with the photo I posted, but hey, the other photo on my profile is me at almost 250 lbs!! so, yes I look a little lumpy, but .....I don't weight 200 lbs anymore...doodah, doodah....yes...I sing this song after I weigh every morning!!!