WOW...5 months out...

Apr 04, 2009

G'morning all...I can't believe how fast the time has passed !!  I was 5 months out yesterday and doing great !!  Also can't believe I haven't posted anything since Sept...where does the time go ?? 
Anyway...I'm down 55 lbs. and have about another 30 to go, still off all medications (which is a very good thing)
I've gone from a size 22, elastic waisted jeans to a size 18 "real" Levi jeans and even they're getting to be too big...the 16 just isn't "comfortable" enough just yet though...I've also gone from a size 2X top to an XL and sometimes even a regular "L" which I find to be so awesome !! 
Getting in my fluids for the day doesn't seem to be a problem BUT getting 60 grams of protein in everyday...??  Now that is sometimes a problem for me...but it's getting better 
Not having the problem with swollen feet & ankles...and no longer need wide width shoes...I'm wearing a size 8 1/2 regular width and they feel great !!
Saw a guy on Friday that I use to work with...haven't seen him in probably 6 months or more...the first words outta his mouth were; "Wow...you look great".   
What an awesome feeling that was !! 
And the journey continues...................................
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Got My APPROVAL !!

Sep 27, 2008

On Wednesday, Sept. 24th (exactly 3 weeks from the day I met with my surgeon) I got my letter of approval !! 

WooHoo !!  I'm *officially* On My Way !! 

Aug. 24th, 2008

Aug 23, 2008

G'morning Everyone !!  What a great day we had yesterday !!  Some of us from the Maine Board met at the Range Pond State Park in Poland for a "Summer Gathering" and had a wonderful day...great people...food...and conversations !!  It was sooo much fun meeting everyone for real 
And the ones who couldn't make it ~ You were all very missed !!

Hoping the idea catches on so we could (maybe) make this an *Annual* event !! 

These ladies' all looked amazingly awesome !!  They've worked really hard...and it shows !!

I'm meeting with my surgeon on Wed. (Sept. 3rd) and then the next step will be getting my "date" !! 

I'll be back to share when that day happens...I'll probably be shouting it from the rooftop !!

Have a great week ~~




Beginning a new "journey"...

Jun 14, 2008

Friday, June 6th I hit the "BIG 5 0" and also took the first steps on a "new journey"...
I made the decision to have WLS and June 6th was the starting date.  I had my first consultation and also attended my first support group meeting at EMMC in Bangor, ME.
Lynn Bolduc was absolutely amazing...I very much enjoyed the 2 hour consult and learned a lot...which was a "good thing". 
The people who attended the support group meeting and shared their stories were inspiring to say the least...I'm looking forward to being able to attend another meeting...(soon) !!

July 9th ~ I have a Nutrition Class and then meet with the Physical Therapist...(updated on Friday, July 12th)...Both meetings went very well and now I'm 2 appt's closer to getting a "surgery date" !!
{my dad passed away 26 years ago}

July 31st ~ Psychological Testing...I did it !!  I convinced 'em that I'm NOT crazy !! 

Aug. 8th ~ Dietitian App't...
{my dad's 81st birthday}

I grew up hearing him say..."everything happens for a reason and everything has a reason for happening..."

{ I'd like to think these app't dates are my dad letting me know he's thinking of me and he's going to be with me as I start this new chapter of my life...} 

I'm scared - nervous - excited...all at the same time, but I know when all is said and done, it will have been worth it and for the right reasons !!

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Troy, ME
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40.2
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RNY
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11/04/2008
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Jun 07, 2008
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