8 Months Out- How does it feel?

Jun 19, 2009

Well, I seem to never get on here to post anymore.  Maybe it is because it is hard to know what to say... or to express how you feel and if you do, some people just want to flame you for it.  Who knows... but i'm here today.  Well, I am a little over 8 months out now and down 132.1 pounds.  Hard to believe.  I still get my "newer" clothes out of the dryer and my first thoughts are... "Who changed my clothes?"  and "I can't fit in that!"  But I can and do.  It is still hard to get my head around.  i am 9.6 pounds away from the 70% goal the surgeon set for me...  I find it hard to believe!!!  Harder to believe is that i will be in Onderland then.  I think the last time I was there was preschool!!! j/k 

This past week I got to spend a few days with my friend mammothman (Jesse) in Lexington/Georgetown.    He is 9 months out (we had surgery with same surgeon/hospital) and it was soooo nice to spend time with someone who understands what I'm going through in many ways.  (even though we are polar opposites with most things)  He is such a kind and understanding man.  Jesse, thanks for the good time.  I enjoyed spending time with the ducks at the park, driving around site seeing (thanks for the castle and the three times at STARBUCKS!)   and going back to the hospital in Georgetown.  Hopefully we can do it again sometime soon.. and maybe next time that wonderful wife of yours will come too. (I'm dying to meet her!)  Just think.. the next step is 1 YEAR!

I still continue to battle my emotional issues along with food/liquid issues, but I continue to claw my way through.  If you are battling the same issues.. hang in there.  Dr. Martin keeps saying, "It will get better!"

I have also had the pleasure of getting to know Shea from London.    She will hopefully be having DS in a few months.  It has been great getting to know her and spending some time at STARBUCKS!!!   (probably can tell that i LOVE STARBUCKS!)  I look forward to finally meeting Jason (her financee') who will be having RNY in Georgetown soon.  She is such a fun person. hopefully we'll get to do Starbucks this week and catch up!!!- Hey, I finally broke the stall... did you see???

Besides that... my doggie and faithful companion Sadie is lying here beside me snoozing.  She is thankful for the small reprieve from the severe storms we've been having.  We are contemplating a trip to Barbourville to feed the ducks today.. or maybe tomorrow afternoon.  We'll see.

Guess that is all I have for now.  hope all my "OH friends are doing well."  Don't hear from many of you.  Stay in touch.
Till Later..
Deb

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