Tracey W.

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So, my surgery was cancelled due to the anesthegiologist not "liking" my airway. in the past 9 months I've gained back almost all of the weight I'd lost. My intolerance to milk protein has kicked up to a full allergy. Maybe it was a blessing in disguise that I didn't have surgery. I'd have been screwed on trying to get protein. bullcrap, right.

I now have a power chair to get around for cleaning and on my knee's worst days. feeling hopeless about the health/weight loss.

So, my surgery is precertified through NH Medicaid. I was expecting a big fight from them. It threw me for a loop that it wasn't.
I was sort of ignoring reality for a few weeks and gained back a few pounds, so I'm in the process of re-losing that. I got back on track Monday and I already feel so much better and 2 pounds down (3 days later).
I was just reading a post where people that were 350 and over have gotten into Onederland. I now know that I can dare to dream and push myself to get there too.
I'm so nervous about the surgery, recovery and the life change...but I need to do this NOW.

This is so vane but, my new avatar pic is wider than it should be. It makes me look wider too. I don't know why it stretched me out... or why I care so much...

back on track emotionally. dr shirley, my knee doctor, was genuinely excited for me at the weight loss that I've had so far. he said that he can see me succeeding and getting back to a "normal" life. that felt so great!!! it made me realize that the 5 pounds or so that I've gained, isn't anything compared to what i've been able to lose. time for health.

Just remember, for the bird to be able to fly, it has to break free of it's shell.

Just as an update, I've lost 70 pounds. I have 6 pounds left to get to my insurance goal for surgery. I'm pretty scared about surgery, but I want and need so much to be healthy!!!!

after a 2 week stall the scale has finally gone down another pound!!! it's about freakin' time

I've cheated myself. I restarted weight loss at 432 but my profile says 420. oh well, no biggie.

11 daysinto healthier eating and I've lost 10 pounds. My legs already feel the difference. I was able to stand for 30 seconds or so just to watch something on the tv before leaving the room. That's a major accomplishment.

now I just have to do this for ever... ok.

I met with my knee replacement surgeon today. He said that he won't replace them till I lose weight, and recommended that I get gastric bypass. all my doctors have told me that. . I can't imagine living with these bad knees for the rest of my life. so here I am again. terrified of the surgery, but needing to change.

I've decided that surgery isn't the answer for me right now. I need to get things under control to make surgery work and if I'm going to do that, I might as well try to get things under control for myself without changing my biology. We'll see how things go.

I took a 3 month nutrition class and am trying to keep the principles of good eating going.