3yrs 2months..

May 24, 2011

well.  i gained 15 pounds over tax season and I'm trying to get it back off  Zumba  is tough but think it will work  having some problems with low blood sugars. If I eat carbs....
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2 yrs 5 months I'm turning 50

Aug 04, 2010

well it's been almost 2 1/2 years since wls.  I am  doing good.  I gained about 20 pounds back last winter and lost it back as soon as it got warm weather.  Maintaining is harder than I thought.  I hope to go to work in the next few weeks so I can save money for skin removal.   Life has been good to me and I will be turning 50 in a few weeks.  I'm so glad I had WLS..I honestly believe that I would not be here If I hadn't.  Thanks Dr Bour...
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My 1 year check up....

Mar 19, 2009

All my labs were great ...no problems.  I am at my goal. and I have lost 91% of my excess weight.   He said it was great.  The Nut says I needed to add fish oil to my diet... and  I have come off my nexum now....  I felt great about my visit and myself.   Then the bad news.  I am not a canidate for skin removal right now,  because I have to take steriods still.... even though it's a small dosage.  They are afraid I wouldn't heal well enough.  So now my goal is to work with my lung dr and come off the steriods long enough to have plastics and heal.  and maybe stay off them forever.  My lungs still give me problems now and then, so I'm not sure if it would be wise to come off right now (especially during allergy season).  That was so disappointing.  I have so much skin hanging off me.  but with clothes I look ok.    I would probably be 2 or 3 sizes smaller with skin removal.   But you know what,  I'm just glad I can move around, and live my life to the fullest.  Loose skin or tight skin  won't stop me......I would not trade my experience for nothing in the world.  I might look like a sharpe' puppy, but I feel like a beauty queen.    And my wonderful hubby don't mind all the loose skin either.  I'm not gonna let it get me down.   I have my health and that's what is important.

Just think what a difference a year has made.

326 lbs   to 124 lbs
60 inch waist to a 34 in waist
54 in bust to 38 in bust
56 in hip to 38in hip
26 in legs to 19 in legs  (top thigh)
18 in neck to 12 1/2 in neck
8 1/2 in wrist to 5 1/4 in wrist
25 in arms to 11 1/4 in arms
size 3 x-4x tops to small/med
size 3x - 4x size bottoms to 6/8 petites bottoms
size 14 panties to size 6 panties
size 8 shoe to size 6 1/2 shoe
size 8 ring to size 5 ring
from diabetic with 3 shots and 2 pills twice a day to NONE
from high blood pressure  2 pills a day to NONE
from 60 - 80 mg steriods a day to 10mg a day
from 4 - 8 breathing treatments a day to 2 a day
from taking ostio drugs to NONE
from gerd meds to NONE
from sitting in front of my computer all day to riding a bicycle to climbing a lighthouse of 178 steps beating my daughter up and back down.
from hating to try on clothes to loving it

This is the best thing I have ever done for my self and I would do it again in a heart beat.  only sooner.  This is not the end for me  I will get off these steriods and get my plastics done.   it might take some time...but until then I will not let it get me down.

I can do anything I set my mind to...And I know it.    I have accomplished so much in this past year.  I will continue to do so..

I dug a gold fish pond with a shovel, and I will dig my river bed and water fall this year,  I have other goals set around my house and I will get her done....oh yeah.......I look forward to the next year and what I can accomplish......So here is to 1 year  and to my wonderful Doctor,  My sis and my friends and family.  I could not have done it without them...and oh Yeah the main one is God,  if He had not been with me the whole time, I could do nothing...Praise the Lord.......He will guide me through this next year and more.........Later folks  
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Coming Up on My 1 year Anniversary March 18th

Mar 08, 2009

Today I go for Blood Test, and I think everything should be great.  I have felt great...and I've been taking all my vitamins, getting protein, and getting most of my water.   I have been weighting in around 126 - 128  Those few pesky pounds  I want to weight 125 by the 19th for my 1 year Check up.  That would be a very good weight for me.   I'm kinda short.  and I don't want to look to skinny.  I  am wearing some size 6 and some size 8.     I have sooooo much skin that I have to buy bigger sizes to fit it all in.  When It's gone I believe I can wear a 4.   The smallest size I ever wore was a 3..  

I have been working in my yard the last few days and It has been so much fun.  The beautiful warm weather, has been great....but we are suppose to have some cooler weather in a few days....again!  I'm ready for warm weather to stay here,  And I'm ready to get a tan on this ole white chalky body....lol

After my 1 year check up I'm gonna post my befores and after measurements.   I can't wait to see the difference.

Well, later folks.....
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Reflecting on 2008

Jan 01, 2009

2008 has been the best year of my life.   I had my RNY on 3/18/08 and I am right at goal.  I have regained my life.   I went from a very sedimate style life to being on the Go all the time.  My health has gotten so much better that I am considering going back to work.    I have lost 171 pounds total.....  I hope to have PS for all the loose skin.  My marriage has gotten so much better.  My DH seems to be more attentive and loving, But it could just be that I"m letting him.,....I don't think there has been any part of my life that hasn't changed for the better;  I am looking forward to 09
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9 months check up

Dec 18, 2008

I was a little nervous this morning....But after I put on my new dress and high heels  I was ready to go....  I weighed in at 130lbs    yippie.......I am 4 pounds under my goal.......  Dr B   said I made his Christmas......He said I had lost 86% of my excess weight which at 9 months I should have lost around 75% of my excess weight.    I had on my cute little dress and felt on top of the world.  I will have to post a pic of my little outfit...My 85 year old Aunt picked it out and got it for me for Christmas.  I need her to pick out all my clothes  she does a wonderful job.   I have a little hernia that I'm gonna wait till March to take care of if I can.  When I have plastics.     I have had a busy day today...After my Dr appointment I went with Daughter #1 shopping then had to hurry home and get ready for a party....We had a good time,  I did good didn't eat anything I wasn't suppose too.  I can't wait till Christmas day when everyone comes to my house.  This is the first year I have been in the Christmas mood in a long time.  I am so proud to have my life back......feel good about myself.....and feel like I want to live forever.....  Merry Christmas to all and to all good nite.......
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Turkey Day

Nov 28, 2008

Thanksgiving turned out great  23 of us boy my house seems so small with that many people.  But I love it.  I cooked the meal.  Everything was healthy and tasted good.  No one knew the difference.  I behaved myself and ate a small amount.  Teresa made the desserts and everyone was eating them up not knowing till the end it was all was sugar free, low fat, low calorie and protein stuff  .  they all kept saying how good everything was, Now they know they can eat healthier and it still taste good,  Now if we can get them to eat smaller portions.  lol..... I made the dressing in muffin tins so it was a small serving and that helped.  I think I will do everything that way next time.....And do 1 each.... lol.....We had the best time with each other.  It was me and hubby and all 3 of my girls and  their hubbies and 6 of the grandkids, Teresa and hubby and son, Rachel, my brother and his wife, and my aunt Velma,  My hubby's brother and his wife.  And Everyone had fun......  Can't wait till Christmas......We will do it again.  

I did real good with the food,  but later that evening I drank a small amount of Diet Dr Pepper (my favorite) and it didn't like me and everything came up....    I sent left over home with everyone that would take it.   And brother in-law and wife stayed over night and ate left overs up. and yesterday  I sent the rest over to my Aunt Velma's for her and my cuz.  So that good stuff wouldn't be lingering around here.   My sis Rachel took lots home with her.  Thank God.  So today no food from Turkey Day is here so I can cook something different......Maybe some Red Snapper and some shrimp.  Fish Day......  Oh yeah I am at 138......Not far from Goal   yeah......    Later  

139!

Nov 22, 2008

The 130's  yeah......  I changed my goal too I think 135 is where I should be.  Dr Bour said 140 to 145  so I am below his goal and 4 pounds from mine.   I have so much skin hanging that after it is removed I'll probably weigh 10-15 lbs less.     Boy this has been the best journey of my life......  I am having the time of my life..... From hospitals to sightseeing.....  From 28 to 9/10 clothes.    from 301 to 139   go me!  Thanks so much Dr B and his crew and 'Thanks so much Skizzer T. and Thanks so much hubby for the support....And Best Thanks to God.....My whole family and friends have been so supportive   I love them all.   If I were to die tomorrow I could say I have had the best life of anyone.     The past year has been a learning experience and I have grown so much.  I Now know how to love myself...   Well enough of my blabbing   love you all.....B

17 pounds from Goal

Nov 14, 2008

I am bouncing around 142 and 140 so I say 142  and that leaves me at 17 pounds from goal in 8months.  Hubby  and I did a day trip to the coast and had so much fun   I walked him to death.  Saw lots of great stuff.   Ate fresh shrimp..yum yum....I guess I'll be talking to Dr B about setting appointment for tummy tuck...getting rid of lots of skin......I'm wearing  some 10 and 11 did fit into a 9 but a bit snug for me.  I like my clothes a little loose.  can't stand tucking all the flab in  lol   .   Once that is gone I bet I'll drop a lots of sizes.     I'm not brave enough to post the flab yet   lol....later

148 Almost there

Oct 31, 2008

Well I have been weighing around 148 for a week now.  hope to see the 130's soon.   I have been tired lately, I've been working part time and it has been 15 years since I have worked so it has been wearing me out.  But it's a good kind of tired.  I sleep so much better.  lol.     I saw my oldest grandson  Austin yesterday (I haven't seen him in about a month) and he said  Grammy you look so skinny.  I love the new you......It made me feel so good.   well enough for now...later   

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03/18/2008
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