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Topic: RE: New Year - New You!!
So much has happened to me over the past year.
1. I made it to my goal
2. Got engaged on February 3rd.
3. Had back surgery on February 14th.
4. Got married on March 18th.
5. Had two more kids in March (my two stepsons, Lucas and Willie) so I'm now the proud momma of four.
6. Fought with doctors regarding my health and becoming convinced that my gastric bypass had made me sick before figuring out that it was only allergies made more pronounced by my post op diet.
7. Admitted that I had a problem with anorexia and began dealing with it and my body issues (this is a biggie for me).
Overall, I'm happier than I've been in years. I'm enjoying my role as a minivan mom with four kids and I'm happy to have found and married my best friend. Here's to 2007 because I believe that the best is yet to come!
Heather
Topic: RE: New Year - New You!!
The accepting my body thing has been a major internal struggle for me, and while I still have my moments, I'm pretty proud of myself for getting over that hurdle. I don't want to be one of those Dr. Phil guests that's touted for 24 different PS procedures, and I can't afford it, anyway. Plus, the recovery for me was more difficult than I expected and I'm not willing to put myself through that again.
That being said, I found myself in a really low place after the majority of my weight loss and sunk even lower shortly after my PS because it didn't "magically" fix things the way I thought they would. Then there were the areas I didn't address which didn't bother me as much as they did after, when they were no longer secondary. But, I had to have a strong talk with myself and realize that I have so much going for me - great kids, a good job, health, intelligence and lots of great friends. I cannot and will not spend my life, my energy, agonizing over every wrinkle, droop or sag. I'm too much of a stubborn mule to let it take over my life...
2007 is definately going to be an incredible year!
Topic: RE: New Year - New You!!
goal is a GREAT thing!!!! I sure never thought I'd reach it, but now that I have - I'm very careful about keeping it! LOL Accepting your body is a difficult thing to do, but there's a lot of freedom in it. I can't honestly say that I've gotten to that point though. I know I wont be having anymore surgery but I still find myself saying that I hate this saggy backside and these deflated girls!!
You've pulled As while in the midst of some major crisis - that's AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007 is a year for the New You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Topic: RE: New Year - New You!!
That "pain" sure does wear a person out!!! I'm glad that you got another surgery date!!! Welcome to the "Mother to a Teenager Club" There are more lows then highs instore for the next few years but they tell me that it all evens out in the long run. When birthday**** this spring I'll have a 19 yog, 18 yob, 14yob, 13yob, 12 yog, and 10 yob!! UGH - I'm going to be in this club for a while yet!!
I love that you've become more organized and faithful with your homeschool and your school. As a mom who HS'd for 8 years I totally understand the need for that!!!!!!!!
Keep up the great work with your kids, your college, and you (and of course w/ hubbie)!!!!!!
Topic: RE: New Year - New You!!
Abdominoplasty and hernia repair do take FOREVER to heal up!!!! I didn't think I'd ever get to feeling "normal" again. I can't even begin to imagine what empty nest feels like, with 5 children still at home..... I'd pay to have it for a weekend or two though. LOL
I'm with you about not recognizing your jeans. I'm always putting my stuff in my daughters pile, forgetting that they're mine.
2007's going to be an excellent year!!!! ENJOY IT
Topic: RE: New Year - New You!!
Well you have had quite a great year. Walkathons/races - how cool is that!!! I'd love to train for one, tried to last year but with the hernia surgery and then pulling my ab muscle it put me out!! House remodeling is quite an accomplishment. We're getting ready to start some major work this year. UGH, not looking forward to the "torn up" stage, but am looking forward to having it DONE!!!
It's a New Year..... looking forward to a long list of great things for 2007
Topic: RE: New Year - New You!!
Happy New Year! I'm so glad you've had so many great successes this year! And what a great topic to get us moving forward in a positive manner.
In the past year, I've reached goal and maintained it.
Dropped a little below goal and dealt with it appropriately.
Had a TT and BA and am recovered pretty niceley.
Given the fact that PS is NOT the magical answer to everything, learned to accept my body as it is for the first time in my entire life - talk about liberating!
Started a new life for myself and my family by making difficult decisions regarding my marital status.
Pulled straight As in 3 classes while I worked full time, putting me that much closer to my degree (due in Fall 07!)
Figured out I had lost myself and set about finding myself again.
Topic: RE: New Year - New You!!
Wow - in the past year I have:
*Been diagnosed with fibromyalgia
*Been in more pain than I thought possible
*Scheduled and had to cancel abdominoplasty because of said pain
*Gotten to goal (after nearly 3 weeks of such pain that I couldn't eat)
*Finished a full load of classes that put me into my Junior year and am still maintaining a 4.0 GPA
*Scheduled another abdominplasty (for 2/1 - hopefully this one will happen!)
*Became the proud owner of a teenager (daughter turned 13 in May)
*Got a way cute new haircut and style (I'll post a pic soon)
*Learned lots of new ways to bake and cook with Splenda
*Treated myself to me time - at least once/week
*Made a standing date with my dearly beloved hubby - every Saturday morning
*Became more organized and faithful with my kids' homeschool and my school
*Taught 2 Ancient Egypt classes and a Creative Writing class to kids grades 3-8
I'm sleepy right now, so I can't think of anything else at the moment. I'm sure I'll post more later!
Michelle
370/340/321/185
heaviest/consult/pre-op/current (goal)
Topic: RE: New Year - New You!!
Hi Laurie and Linda and all you Maysters out there,
As always, it's good to hear how you guys are doing. I am always extremely introspective at this time of year, and I've been trying to come to terms with some of the changes of 2006.
Reached my goal of less than 150 pounds (although I am too close to it now at 148, with all the holiday eating, ugh.)
Had abdominoplasty and hernia repair-which took much longer to heal and recover than I had anticipated. This seemed to absorb my entire Sept-November.
Watched daughter #1 move to New York City and flourish.
Mourned daughter #2 leaving home to attend college in another state, and leave me with an empty next.
Lost my beloved father to a head trauma from a fall in the woods in November, still grieving terribly with this.
Bought size 8 clothing for the first time in my life, and still don't recognize my jeans when I pull them from the dryer, this from a size 32-34 lady. lol
At peace with my eating and exercise requirements.
Looking forward eagerly to 2007 and all the endless possibilities that exist for me.
Debra M.
Topic: RE: New Year - New You!!
I'm glad things are better for you and congrats on your weight loss and getting back to a healthy weight.
Hmmm, my year in review:
Husband had knee and spinal surgery, had complications and I thought I was going to lose him but he healed and got better. While not a complete success, at least he's not in constant pain now. I've traveled to Huahine (Tahiti), Hawaii, Portland, Victoria BC. I've been in several walkathons/races and went from barely able to walk a couple of miles to completing a half marathon (and developed some great friendships with other WLSers from our local support group). I FINALLY got to goal weight and actually got the "too thin" comment. Survived a major house remodel and got moved in on 12/22....love my house now! Not really any bad things happened other than husband's surgery complications but that is over now. For the most part, a good year.
Linda