10month post-op

May 26, 2010

Wow time is flying! It's been 10 months since my surgey and I've lost 78lbs. I almost forgot to write a blog this month because I've been having soooooo much fun just living the life I've always dreamed of. Well let's see......over the past month I have ran another race. This time I ran The 4mile Bear Lake Trail. I've been rowing and tubing on Coldwater Creek, I've consistantly maintained my 5-6 day workout regimen. I have a group of friends that I hang out with on a regular bases (this is a good thing for me because I always felt so insecure I would never befriend anyone). We went out partying one night and as we walked through the crowd, I heard "Wow, she's Hot!" I turned around and they were talking about me OMG! I can't believe I'm considered as"HOT" now. I had another friend visit whom I hadn't seen in 8 yrs. She said she couldn't keep up with me because I'm always on the move. Of course you can see my energy level is waaaay up! I'm feeling great as far as my health. I had some issues with my knees hurting when I first began to run. I had the Dr. exray them to make sure there was nothing seriously wrong with them. She told me that because I was heavy for so long that I'd developed some arthritis in them and to stop running..........Not!.........My  fitness instructor recommended Glucosamine with Condroitin. I started taking them and I got a little relief, then my hairdresser told me to drink Elations, so I did and I got a little bit of relief. I then realized that I probably should take a little more than the average dose because of malsortion with the surgery so I take them both daily. Within a week my knees felt like brand new knees (the kind that allows one to "DROP IT LIKE IT"S HOT") So I will be running until I get ready to stop!
I remember when I hated to shop. I just spent a whole day with my girlfriend shopping in Destin Fl this past weekend. I wont mention the damage, but when hubby gets the bill, I may have to change my housewife status. There was sooooo many things that fit and I looked great on me that I had to get them right? I puchased Mediums size 9, and some 10"s. Even my shoe size has changed. I use to have to buy some 11's, and this weekend I purchased this Bad ass shoe in a 9...........
I am so grateful to have had this surgery. It has given me a life filled with blissful times and the courage to go out and make life happen instead of living by chance......Im doin me, Im livin life right now, and this is how its going to be until its over........and its far from over!

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