Beth C.

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Been living life and not been on for awhile.  Have added a few pounds now back to watching what I eat and unfortunately have to see hematologist also for low ferritin level.  Feel great, but need checked out.  Still glad made this decision.

Haven't been on obesityhelp in a long time....life has been moving at a rapid speed.  Now I have so much energy....gardening, got to fly in airplane, without using seatbelt extender (goal).  Life is so much more fun now.  Truely loving the new me!  My dtr is doing wonderful with the lapband....she's down 43#, I'm so proud of her.  Slow but sure...she walks every morning.  I hope this finds all of my obesityhelp friends well and can't wait to hear from you.

Love ya All!

Beth

Been on a bit of a plateau lately!  I'll get over it...with work!  Still hard to believe I am down 107# from surgery and #121 from my highest weight!  My dtr is doing great!  She goes in for her first fill on Oct. 22nd and she says she is ready.  I cannot say it enough....I am so proud of her! 

I sometimes feel I'm eating too much....but still just 3 meals a day and 2 snacks.  I will reach my goals....patience and determination get the race won!

So my daughter begins her journey next Tuesday!  She is ready and prepared to begin.  I have said this before....but I am so proud of her.  To have the right mind to get this weight under control before half her life is over, I am in awe of her.  So everyone say a pray for Kaylee on Tuesday!  I will post how she is doing after surgery!

Well was in Chicago last week for a work conference and some old friends of mine were totally surprised....some didn't even recognize me.  One night was at the Grand Ballroom on Navy Pier and we danced the night away.  I boogied all night and it felt great!  I had so many compliments I felt so special. 

One gal, said you know Beth I never thought of you as "fat", you always were an outgoing person and very beautiful.  I liked her compliment the most, because it reminded me why I did this.....not for the looks, but for my health.  Walking in Chicago was effortless compared to last year, and that is what I wanted most.  Don't get me wrong I'm totally enjoying wearing smaller sizes and feeling good about my looks, but my health is why I chose this avenue and I'm not regretting a single moment of my decision.

Now my eldest dtr is getting ready for her WLS, lapband.  She is scheduled for Sept. 16th.  She is excited and anxious....right where I was before my procedure.  On top of getting ready for surgery she is starting college.  She has a pretty full plate....she'll do great.

This life I took for granted, I always wanted more.  I thought my life was good, great husband, great children, great job.....but now I know I was just going thru the motions.  Not really experiencing "life" the way I should.  I do now, and thanks to taking back my life and leading in a better more fulfilling direction. 

My eldest daughter is beginning her journey with WLS and I hope I have been an inspiration for her.  I hope with witnessing what I have accomplished so far she knows this is not easy, and is fulfilling.  Her life is just beginning and I remember that feeling when I was 18.  There are so many dreams I have for her and with this tool I believe she will come to know those dreams.  Just to be able to do everyday things we take for granted will be awesome for her.  My father, her grandfather, would be so proud for our journey leads to better health and happiness for all we surround ourselves with. 

Yes it is true....I am melting away....in  good way though!  I went to a church rummage sale about 1.5 months ago and bought size 20 pants and today I am actually wearing them.  Unbelievable......when I bought them I thought to myself it will be forever before I can get into these.  Well forever was closer than I thought!  I love this ride!  

Getting ready for our camping vacation in the U.P. and I am looking so forward to hikes in the woods and having the energy to stay up late by the campfire.  

Where do I begin......myself...no I will start with my family.  Since my eldest daughter just graduated I am so proud of her.  Not only for making this milestone, but for also receiving a leadership scholarship from LCC.  I am also very proud of her for deciding to take the step toward a lifetime of health and start the process of WLS.  This is a big step for an eighteen year old.  I don't know if I could have done that at her age.  But, she has seen her Grandfather die from complications of morbid obesity and her own mother work so hard over the years to get healthy.....and now see me achieve what I have longed for....for so long.  I feel grateful I have went through this first so I can help her with her own surgery.  

I am proud of my family for supporting me and encouraging me along this journey, without them I know the struggle would be more difficult.  

I am proud of me........there I said it!  For facing the fear of surgery and tackling the pain and recovery, and getting my life back.  We put on my daughters open house last weekend, and I was thinking if I was at my previous weight I would not have been able to do what I had done for that party.  The prep work, the party and then clean up.  I am so grateful for this tool that I have now.

Family couldn't believe the difference and their words of encouragement was always appreciated. 

Well, got to see my brother and sister this last week and they all called me "skinny".  I have a ways to go to be "skinny", but compliments like that make me feel great!  My family is a mainstay for support and encouragement and I love them.

Been so busy getting ready for my oldest dtr graduation, trying to keep my protein up.  Pushing myself to get in my liquid.....will need to be more diligent about this.  

I love the feeling of more energy and just getting chores done around the house feels effortless now.

I have to say it again....."This surgery is the best decision I have ever made for myself"

Not only is losing the weight great....but the energy to get things done is wonderful.

I feel blessed everyday I get up for this new lease on life.  I have great support and that makes all the difference in the world.

My father would be so proud, and that makes me smile ;0)