7 month update!
Hello everyone! Been awhile and I have been pretty quiet. This morning my daughter, who lives 3 hours away, asked me to take a pic and send to her as she didn't believe me when I told her I was wearing a black leather skirt with a red sweater and matching red heels.
So I am sharing the before and after pics. Okay I am on my work pc and realize I cannot somehow get the pics into this post. So please go to my album, if you care to look, and check out the album dated October 3, 2013 . I put the before and after pic in that album too.
In total I have lost 140 pounds of which 107 is since my surgery on March 8, 2013. It has been an amazing journey and like many before me, I am so glad that I did it and have zero regrets. My type 2 diabetes is gone and no meds are required. I am so happy for that. That is the whole reason I began this journey. I am on the lowest dosage of cholesterol meds and in November at my next blood test, if things continue my dr will likely take me right off it it. Then, other than my thyroid which will be for life, I won't be on any medications. Just all my vitamins.
I started out my year of transformation thinking it was just my hair (for those who might have forgotten, I donated 13" off my hair) and my health. Well apparently everything in my life is about to be transformed. I just learned almost 3 weeks ago, that my husband of 28 years had an affair with my best friend. So, unfortunately I am undergoing a whole lot of other changes in my life as I work my way through separation and divorce. I don't believe I am a stat of WLS that they speak of as this seems to be totally outside of anything I have read. I am shocked, angry and hurt as hell. But I always thought of myself as resilient and a survivor so I will put one step in front of the other and do what I need to do. One thing is for sure, I know I have NOT let this stress derail my focus on my health - not once have I slipped up and I remain with my near daily workouts, weighing and measuring my food and staying on track. I worked too darn hard to let that fall apart at this point.
Anyway, I tell you all this so you know that you can fight the demons that knock at your door when stress in your life hits - even when it is big - if you keep your focus. Right now my work and my work outs are getting me through the days. I look forward to meeting some of you at the Meet and Greet in Cambridge this coming Saturday.
Darlene
Congrats on such a huge success in all aspects of your life and health- you are looking hot in that black leather skirt
Keep up the great work!
SMILES~JEN
SW-296 lbs,CW-240 lbs,GW-150 lbs
~Don't let what you want NOW affect what you want MOST~
WE CAN DO THIS!!
You look absolutely wonderful!
I am glad to hear that you're not going to let this horrible event rob you of your well being. You're an inspiration to us all headed toward surgery!
Jo ~ HW:297 SW: 279.6 GW:160 ~ Don't trade what you want most, for what you want at this moment!! Dr Amy Neville Dec 5, 2013
Did you hear me whistle? You look fantastic!!! Wow. I am sorry to hear about your marriage-I hope you got rid of this so called best friend too. Nothing infuriates me more than infidelity. I am proud of you though for not falling apart and letting your emotions sabotage your success. You are a strong incredible beautiful woman who will come out on top. I can't wait to read a post that you have met the man of your dreams. I know it doesn't happen right away but I am sure it will if you want it one day. Wishing you continued success!!
You look amazing! Are you at your goal?
As for hubby.....What a snake!!! After 28 years of marriage and with your best friend???? My heart goes out to you!
Joanne
referral from GP July 2012 Orientation October 2012 SW initial Dec 2012 Nurse Prac. Dec 2012 Nutrition Initial Jan 2012 Nutrition Jan 2012 Psycho social Jan 2013 Meeting with Surgeon Feb 22 2013 Surgery May 2nd ( Dr. Jackson TWH)
I have watched your progress and always been amazed at how well you have done. The picture sure shows the great results. You look fabulous. As for your husband I am sorry you are going through this but it is his loss. But you have also lost a friend and I am sure that must hurt that a friend would do this. I admire your strength and wish you the very best.
Omg!! You look fantastic. I have followed your journey and your truly such an inspiration and have always been there for us all. I am so proud of you, you have done SO great.
I wondered why we haven't seen you lately, but now knowing your situation, my heart goes out to you. I am so sorry. This must be horrible to go through but I know your a real fighter, I know you can do this.
Please make time to keep us up with how your doing, keep your TRUE friends and family close and stay on track with your journey.
All the best my friend ((hugs))
Annette
Starting weight: 334 lbs.Starting opti weight: 323 lbs, Surgery weight 303 lbs.Surgery-May 21st, 2013 with Dr Hagen at HRRH Goal weight 165 lbs reached at 13 months. Current weight 156 lbs
Just wanted to share with you that my husband and I split up after 27 years and although it was painful at the time, it was the best thing that could have happened for me. At 47 years old, I met someone new and now 10 years later, we have been married for 6 of the happiest years of my life. So don't give up. You also may find someone new. Someone who will love you and treat you with the respect you deserve. Thank you so much for sharing. You are truly an inspiration. You can do this!!
Referral Date: May 29, 2012; TWH Orientation: June 19,2012; Nurse Practitioner Group Session and Social Worker Initial Assessment: September 25, 2012; Nurse Practitioner One-on-One and Psych. Assessment: January 18, 2013; Met with surgeon: March 8, 2013; Pre-Op scheduled: June 20,2013; Surgery scheduled: July 17, 2013! Surgery Completed!
