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Mar 11, 2010

Hi guys,  
     I haven't posted in many months.  I guess my weight loss finally kicked the bucket.  I have started gaining some weight back and I am really worried.  I know what I need to do, but I stopped exercising and then the weight started up.   Please pray for me to get back on track.  I am hoping I will get motivated with the warm weather coming. 
     On an unrelated topic....I passed my motorcycle safety class this last weekend and now I am legal to drive it on the roads if I choose to.. Still learning on side roads, and parking lots for now to be safe.
   Thanks for listening, hopefully I will have better news to offer the next time I post.....Carol Fay

Aug 27, 2009

New update......I'm still in my plateau ....I gained about 7 lbs back and I am finally losing it. But, I haven't made any new progress on my main weight.   I hope this isn't it for me..  Now for happier  updates....My boyfriend has been teaching me to ride a motorcycle and I have been practicing on an old Suzuki 650cc.  Well, yesterday he bought me a new bike.  See the pictures on my photos.   I'm hoping it will give me the incentive to try harder to lose the weight.  They have some really cute motorcycle wear, but not always in larger sizes..  I am trying to watch my carbs and make myself exercise.  I seem to hurt myself everytime I go to work out.     Wish me luck.............Carolfay

Apr 25, 2009

Hello all,
    I haven't posted in so long because I am stuck.     I have gained and lost the same 3-4 lbs since March2.   I try to stick to the diet plan, but I admit I have cheated.   I guess I am going to go back to the pre-op diet, just to get myself back on track.  I joined a gym, but I am going at the workouts slow because I am afraid I will hurt my back.  I can't afford to be off work for another back injury.   Wish me luck         Carolfay

Feb 11, 2009

Hello all,   
     I finally made it to my 6Th month anniversary.  I am very pleased with my surgery.  I still have a way to go, but I know I'll make it.  This last  1 1/2 - 2 weeks, I have lost and regained the same 2 lbs many times.  I am getting frustrated.  I had my 6 month visit at the Nutritionist and Dr yesterday, except the Tornado sirens caused all of us to end up in the basement.  I hurt my back again 2-3 weeks ago and was hurting for over a week.    I'm afraid to do any kind of stretching or regular exercises.  I do walk a mile at least 3-4 times a week and ride my recumbent bike for 30min 3-4 times a week.  I was hoping to have hit the 100lb lost mark by my birthday, but it's not going to happen.  Anyway, I'm still very happy.   

2 1/2 Months Post OP

Oct 29, 2008

     I'm really doing great now.  My energy level is slowly climbing and I can walk more frequently.  I don't have any trouble eating 1/2 to 1 cup of food.  I still have trouble hitting my water intake.  Just wanted to let everyone know my progress....

Sep 18, 2008

  I just wanted to give an update of how I'm doing.  I started back to work Sept 2 and worked for 3 days.  I had been having pain in my left lower lung when I took a breath.  Then I started having some SOB when I walked.   Back on FML and off work...I finally decided to call the Dr and see what they thought.  I had to come in and have a CAT scan of my chest and abdoman.  It showed Left lower lobe Pleural Effusion.  He decided to just monitor it and see if it goes away.   I had also woke up with pain in my left knee and could barely get around without limping.  I know I have put my knees thru alot of stress over the years.   After I bought a elastic knee brace, it didn't hurt as much to walk.    I also had an U/S of both my legs to make sure I didn't have a DVT ( clot in my leg).-it was normal.  Well, I am back to work and the pain is almost  gone in my lung and my knee.   I've lost a total of 40 lbs pre and post surgery.       I'm back to walking again and hope to join a GYM soon to start firming up and losing more...  I'm tolerating food very well, maybe too well.  I can eat about 1/2 cup without any problems..         ....Carol

I Had My Surgery......Yeah!!!! Aug 11th, 08

Aug 14, 2008

Well, 
     I survived the surgery and I am back home recooperating.  I went in at 10:00am on Monday the 11th , but they didn't take me until 1:00 pm.   I returned to my room around 4 or 4:30pm.    I did really well and did not have alot of nausea..  They said I bled from my spleen and I had to have some extra lab and observing.   I am so glad it is done.   I am doing OK taking in the liquids.  I'm anxious to get my energy up so I can try and exercise some.      Thanks to all of you who helped lessen my fears.  It really wasn't as bad as I expected.                  Carol

We have Lift Off - I now have a surgery date!!

Aug 06, 2008

      Well guys, I finally got the call and was given a surgery date of 8-11-08.   I am so happy I could scream.  I would have liked to have had the date earlier, because I am on vacation and was trying to keep my time off work to a minimun.   I'll keep you all posted on my recovery.  Pray for me .   I am going to go to Tunica and have alittle fun on my vacation before I am laid up for a while.  Wish me luck, I do plan on sticking to my diet while there.    Wouldn't it be great if I won enough to pay for my whole surgery and then some. Ha Ha......

As of 7/29/08...Still waiting on surgery date

Jul 29, 2008

Well,  I am still waiting for a surgery date.  I am really happy with the quick start diet.  I have now lost 12 lbs.   I also have to see the Cardiologist  on Friday.  Hopefully he won't add a bunch of tests..   Will keep you all informed.   Wish me luck.