No Longer Missing!

Hi Everyone!      I'm soo sorry to have caused everyone to worry about me.  What a wonderful group of friends you are!!  I am soo blessed to be a part of this wonderful group.       I can't believe how much time has flown by.  I was "missing" because our son got married on Thanksgiving weekend and between preparations beforehand, having out-of-state relatives here during Thanksgiving week and weekend, the clean-up and now trying to get ready for Christmas.....well I'm sure you can see that I'm lucky to have found time to breathe!  LOL       Physically I'm doing great!  I still have a few days here and there where food feels heavier or goes down a little harder than the norm but no more vomiting and overall I'm eating well.  I'm still working on my protein levels, but getting there.  Not much exercise yet, but hopefully soon.  Just need to get my protein level up consistantly so that I don't damage my muscles.      It's hard to believe that my RNY surgery was 4 months ago!!  After trying to wait patiently to have the surgery, time seems to be flying by now.   And I'm amazed everyday by the progress I'm making.  There were moments when I had wondered if I'd ever get to the point of being happy to have had the surgery, but I can say now that I am happy about the decision I made. Even though I went through 3 months of complications, I am reaping the rewards now and am healthy enough to enjoy them.        Thank you soo much for all your support and prayers.   You have made a difference in my life and I am blessed to know all of you!!!        I've got lots of catching up to do....I'd love to hear how everyone is doing and where you are in your journey,etc.  How about a summary?    Blessings, Yvonne  PS....Was there a list of names & addresses for the Christmas Card Exchange?  I'd still love to send everyone a card if someone can forward the list to me.  Thanks.

I am so glad to hear from you. I am thrilled that you are feeling so much better. Especially with a wedding and company to deal with too.

Hope you didn't think Allicca and I were weird for looking you up...we were so worried!

My quick sumary:
I am down to 182 (246 intital consult, 228 surgery day)
In size 14 pants today, down from a 24.
Feeling really good, started really exercising (I even ran a few steps.)
Hoping to lose more but it is ..slowing down and turning into work now...I am upbeat about it though, it will come off.

Keep in touch Sheli

Hi Sheli,    No, I didn't think you & Allicca were weird for looking me up. LOL   I'm honored to have such supportive friends.  Thank you for thinking of me.       Congratulations on your weight loss so far!  Wow!  Your doing great!   I'm sure you will see a definite difference with the exercise.  Toned muscles are smaller and burn even more calories!  Win - Win!        Keep up the positive attitude!   You can achieve alot more if you think you can!  Believe it!  Achieve it!   I'm rooting for ya!   Blessings, Yvonne

Yvonne, Good to know that you are safe, happy and doing good. Yes we are all like a family on this site. I love the Maine board and people are like family here !! Gee I guess we are stuck with each other thru Thick and thin literally. Ha Ha