Its Been So Long

Oct 21, 2009

Its been such a long time since I've posted a blog entry.  All is going well.  My birthday and surgical anniversary just passed on October the 18th.  I had set a goal of 150 pounds weight loss by my anniversary but I missed it by 2 pounds.  Oh well, 148 pounds isn't too shabby.  To this day I've never regretted for a moment my decision to have RNY gastric bypass.  I thought I might miss some of the foods/drinks that were part of my former dietary staples but I don't...not even diet sodas and let me tell you, I was a diet soda junkie.  Its not been a "piece of cake" and the exercise is still not what it should be but it has been a wonderful journey thus far.  I can dance now like I haven't danced in years.

On December 2nd I am embarking on the second half of my weight loss journey.  This is the day I am having an fleur de lis abdominoplasty and breast lift.  I am scared but excited at the same time.  The excess skin on my stomach is a little frightening but this is where I carried so much of my weight; I could hardly have expected my skin to be that forgiving.  Anyway, the next step begins in December and looking down the road a few years, I'll have my arms and possibly my legs done for my 50th birthday; another gift to myself.  My body will never be perfect but I am not seeking perfection.  I seek only to be the best possible me and I am definitely on my way.

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