Marianne C.
WEIGHT LOSS TICKER
Oct 16, 2008
BACK TO MY GOAL OF HIKING THE ADIRONDACK 46 HIGH PEAKS!
Jul 17, 2008
MY ABSOLUTE!.... "NON SCALE VICTORY!!!" THIS WAS MY BIG DREAM AFTER SURGERY!!!!! I DID IT AND BURST INTO TEARS WHEN I GOT TO THE TOP...... HERE I AM AT THE SUMMIT OF CASCADE MOUNTAIN, A HIGH PEAK IN THE ADIRONDACKS.... A VERY VERY EMOTIONAL MOMENT FOR ME. YEARS AGO, I SPENT A LOT OF TIME IN THE HIGH PEAKS AND I AM BACK THANKS TO WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY! I MESSED UP ... AND TRIED SO HARD TO LOSE THAT WEIGHT THAT I HAD GAINED... BUT AFTER MANY ATTEMPTS, WAS NOT ABLE TO... SO DID THE ULTIMATE, DESPERATE METHOD.... WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY!!!
This week my Nephew Evan and I hiked 2 High Peaks in the Adirondacks!!! I am thrilled to have a new hiking partner who wants to help me complete the 20 remaining peaks I need to finish to become an Adirondack 46'er. I started them over 30 years ago and I WILL finish them all! These were Evan's first two and it was very obvious he's been bitten by the bug. We had a great time together and we have already scheduled our next hike up another one of the 46. This time we'll do one I have not done so I can "bag" another peak for myself. I can't even begin to explain how it felt to be up there on top of one of those giant mountains with that heavenly view after all these years. Two years ago I was sure those days were over. It's like I've discovered the fountain of youth or a time machine. All I can say to anyone who is contemplating having weight loss surgery.... DO IT! Be MORE afraid NOT to do it! Your life CAN change profoundly! We ARE the designers of our lives!
This week my Nephew Evan and I hiked 2 High Peaks in the Adirondacks!!! I am thrilled to have a new hiking partner who wants to help me complete the 20 remaining peaks I need to finish to become an Adirondack 46'er. I started them over 30 years ago and I WILL finish them all! These were Evan's first two and it was very obvious he's been bitten by the bug. We had a great time together and we have already scheduled our next hike up another one of the 46. This time we'll do one I have not done so I can "bag" another peak for myself. I can't even begin to explain how it felt to be up there on top of one of those giant mountains with that heavenly view after all these years. Two years ago I was sure those days were over. It's like I've discovered the fountain of youth or a time machine. All I can say to anyone who is contemplating having weight loss surgery.... DO IT! Be MORE afraid NOT to do it! Your life CAN change profoundly! We ARE the designers of our lives!
SAILING!!!!!
Jul 04, 2008
SAILING ON MY BROTHER PAULS BOAT. PHOTO WITH BROTHERS BILL AND PAUL. LIFE AFTER WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY IS NEVER ENDING FUN AND POSSIBILITIES!!!! NO MORE SITTING ON MY BUTT AS LIFE PASSES ME BY!
WOULDN'T HAVE DONE THIS A YEAR AGO!
Jun 27, 2008
Jumping on a trampoline! What a great workout!
FINALLY A FAMILY PHOTO... AND I'm NOT FAT!!!
Jun 22, 2008
I'm doing very well at a little over 10 months out of surgery. Am able to eat just about anything and pretty good portions too. I have gotten a little thinner than I think I should so trying to stop the weight loss and maybe even put on a couple pounds. I am still in malabsorbtion state so may have to fight this for a bit longer. I AM still exercising like crazy and LOVING it! I feel fabulous and fit AND muscular! I even joined a gym and am doing Pilates, Yoga and Tai Chi! I love how each of these classes are really helping me to build strength, flexibility and balance! I feel GRRRREAT!
We are up North now for the summer and it's been fun seeing others reactions. Many are shocked but everyone is complimentary and supportive. A lot of my friends and family are thrilled for me especially since they were very concerned about my failing health. My dear friend Mary Fox burst into tears of joy at one point.
Here is a photo taken last week at Cuffy and Terry's house where they hosted a Fathers Day picnic. It was so nice to see everyone and what a rare occassion that all 7 kids and Mom and Dad were together! Great photo op!
We are up North now for the summer and it's been fun seeing others reactions. Many are shocked but everyone is complimentary and supportive. A lot of my friends and family are thrilled for me especially since they were very concerned about my failing health. My dear friend Mary Fox burst into tears of joy at one point.
Here is a photo taken last week at Cuffy and Terry's house where they hosted a Fathers Day picnic. It was so nice to see everyone and what a rare occassion that all 7 kids and Mom and Dad were together! Great photo op!
Photo Show of Marianne's Weight Loss Journey
May 28, 2008
Kayaking!!!!
May 01, 2008
It's been many many years since I've been able to do this!!! Who needs blood pressure meds when you can kayak down the beautiful Weeki Wachee River! Have I mentioned lately that I LOVE living in Florida!! The area of Florida that we live in is the BEST! We have the gorgeous beaches just to the South of us and the spectacular beauty of the Nature Coast just to the North of us.
APRIL 23, 2008 - I RODE A HARLEY TODAY!!!!
Apr 23, 2008
I did yet ANOTHER thing that I never could have done before losing weight.... I got a long ride in the country on our friends Harley today. OOOH BOY am I EVER hooked!!!
APRIL 11, 2008 - IT HAS BEEN A GREAT WEEK. LIFE IS GOOD.
Apr 11, 2008
I saw Dr. Gonzalvo last week. My labs were perfect. He says what ever I'm doing.. keep doing it. He had an intern in the office and told him that I'm one of his star patients. Dr. G is awesome.... I get to ask questions and just chat about things without feeling rushed.
I have lost another couple of pounds so down to 148. Doc says even though this is where I want my weight to be, I might lose a little more and then it is normal to gain a little back as my body figures out where it wants to be. I'm good with that as long as I only lose a LITTLE more.
I am still getting a LOT of exercise every day with my 3-5 mile walks every morning. Also doing the water dumbell exercises in the pool every afternoon. When we went to the beach I walked the beach in the water up to my knees. THAT was a great workout on my legs! I have also been riding a bike around the neighborhood.
It's been a really good week.... went to Fred Howard Beach and then Fort De Soto beach with 2 couples who I think the world of. We had a terrific time 2 Wednesdays in a row. The weather here has been fabulous. Only 7 more weeks before we go back up North. So many people I can't wait to see but love it here so much that it's bittersweet.
I have had a thought that keeps infultrating my brain lately. I am sometimes feeling like an imposter. I was heavy for so long that there is a part of me that feels like it's not really me and this is only temporary. I wonder if others have felt this. This is something I need to work through. Perhaps I need to bring it up at our support group meeting this week.
Anyway... Here is a photo of John and I taken this week at Fred Howard Beach in Tarpon Springs here in Florida.
And this one taken at the same beach in November of 2006 just before I entered the weight loss surgery program:
I have lost another couple of pounds so down to 148. Doc says even though this is where I want my weight to be, I might lose a little more and then it is normal to gain a little back as my body figures out where it wants to be. I'm good with that as long as I only lose a LITTLE more.
I am still getting a LOT of exercise every day with my 3-5 mile walks every morning. Also doing the water dumbell exercises in the pool every afternoon. When we went to the beach I walked the beach in the water up to my knees. THAT was a great workout on my legs! I have also been riding a bike around the neighborhood.
It's been a really good week.... went to Fred Howard Beach and then Fort De Soto beach with 2 couples who I think the world of. We had a terrific time 2 Wednesdays in a row. The weather here has been fabulous. Only 7 more weeks before we go back up North. So many people I can't wait to see but love it here so much that it's bittersweet.
I have had a thought that keeps infultrating my brain lately. I am sometimes feeling like an imposter. I was heavy for so long that there is a part of me that feels like it's not really me and this is only temporary. I wonder if others have felt this. This is something I need to work through. Perhaps I need to bring it up at our support group meeting this week.
Anyway... Here is a photo of John and I taken this week at Fred Howard Beach in Tarpon Springs here in Florida.
And this one taken at the same beach in November of 2006 just before I entered the weight loss surgery program:
100 POUNDS LOST!!!! GONE FOREVER! AT GOAL and in a SIZE 10!!!!
Mar 26, 2008
WHOOO HOOOOO!!!!! Absolutely UNBELIEVABLE! As of this morning I have lost ONE HUNDRED POUNDS!!!!!!! HOLY MOLY! I've gone from squeezing into a size 24 jeans and here in this photo I am comfortably wearing a size 10!!!!! And I'm only 7 months out of surgery! So I am where I am feeling at a good weight and size and am working on maintenance now. Because I am still in the more malabsorbtive honeymoon phase, I may have to really try to eat more for a while until by body learns to absorb nutrients and calories better, then I will have to watch and see if my weight begins to climb and will have to cut back again. I can see that this could be a difficult and tricky time and it may prove to be a challenge to maintain this weight. I continue with walking my 5 miles every morning and doing weight bearing exercise in the pool several times a week. I feel fabulous and have a lot of energy! I'll be going to see my surgeon, Dr Gonzalvo on April 7th and will be anxious to hear about the results of my blood work to make sure that I am getting all off the nutrients I need. It's been a fabulous journey and I thank God every day for this wonderful blessing.
About Me
Hudson, FL
Location
27.1
BMI
Surgery
08/14/2007
Surgery Date
Jul 06, 2006
Member Since
Before & After
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Me at top weight of 250 pounds
250lbs
