Lots of things....

May 06, 2010

Anemia
Well-I've been dealing with being anemic since mid December.  Went to an Hemotologist/Oncologist here in the Triangle area.  He told me to up my iron from 30 mg to 60 and to get blood work done again.  Did that, no changes, but my hemogloben (sp) went up a point!  wow!  so they told me to just keep doing the iron and get another blood work up in April.  Well all this time, I am tired and drained.  No energy, sleep but never feel rested at all.  I can't take it anymore, so when I go to my Bariatric doctor I tell them everything and say I want to see the Blood dr there that is familiar with bariatric patients.  That was Friday, 4/30/2010 and I saw the Hemotologist on Monday at 12:30/1pm. and by 2pm I was getting ready for my first Iron Transfusion!!!!   Dr,. Moore was great and explained everything.  I have not iron stored in my bone marrow, so by doing the transfusion we are looking at building those stores up.  I go back on Tuesday for my second dose!  I can actually say that I don't feel as tired.  I am getting more rest.  When I wake up I do feel rested.

Weight Loss
Well folks I am 4 lbs shy of 100 lbs!!! I'm at 96 lbs lost from my highest weight of 325!!!!!  Can't wait to get that 100lb lossed card!!!  My doctor and nut said I need to eat more- I usually stop before I feel full, because I don't like that feeleing.  So eat more, drink more water and get all my protein in-so I do a protein shake that I use as cream in my decafe earl gray tea.   Got to get it in some how!

Attention
This is interesting.  In the last few weeks, I have gotten so much attention from men that it was a bit too much.  I have gone on a blind date (set up through mutual friends) that has really worked out and a few other dates!!!  This is so unlike the old me, but the NEW Andrea is all about trying the dating life!!!

Clothes & Heals
I'm enjoying how I look in my clothes now.  I'm between a 16 and 18 in some stores.  I still wear my flexees cami to smooth me out, but go with out it on lots of times also-it's getting too hot and I need to be ok with my rolls!!

I love to wear heals now and can wear them for an entire day and evening!!!!!!!  Love it!!!  And I look good in them!!!

Travel
Even more room in my airline seat and with the seat belt.  I'm lovin that!!!

Performances
I attend a lot of Performing Arts Performances for my job so lots of theatres with small seats!  Well, I have not had any problems and love the fact that I can cross my legs also!!!!

Training
Well I went all out and messed my knee up running, so I'm back to walking.  I've got to put some weight training , pilates and water aerobic in the mix also.


That's my update.  I am on this journey and so glad that I decided to have RNY-it has been the best investment in me!!!
Keep up the good work everyone and enjoy your journey-remember the lows are just a momment and the highs are to be enjoyed!

Andrea

4/30/2010
Weight:  229
BMI: 35.9
Fat% 43.4
Fat Mass: 99.5 lb
FFM: 129.5 lb
TBW : 95 lb

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