3 years old!

Nov 03, 2008

Nov 1 was my third year surgiversary. I am maintaining easily below goal, enjoying very good health. I have had a few low lab values that were easily taken care of by tweaking my supplements a little.. I have gone from a very tight 22 to a size 4. I am so much spunkier than I used to be, without all of that weight holding me back physically and emotionally.  I feel younger now than I did through my 30’s. I have gained so much more self confidence now. And I actually love shopping for clothes, and exercising! I have not had any plastic surgery, I doubt if I will go that route. Although it would be nice to have a perfectly flat stomach, my skin is really not any worse than any other woman who has had four babies. I was really blessed with good genetics in that department.

Now, for a really HUGE for me wow moment! When I was a teen, I took martial arts for about six weeks, and then quit. There was a little bit of a personality conflict between my instructor and me. I have always regretted quitting. About nine months ago, I started taking Taekwondo lessons, as something to do with my son. I freaking love it! Well, yesterday, on my very three year surgiversary date, I tested for my gold belt! This was a really intense test, requiring a two mile run, 100 sit ups, 50 pushups, and three hours of drills.  I totally rocked the test! This former fat chick was moving in total ninja style, and keeping up with the other much younger people with no problem!

I totally love my DS, and my surgeon who gave me my life back. Thanks Dr. M for giving me the chance to get in the game, instead of watching from the sidelines!

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