Amy P.

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9/17/10
It has been a while since I have posted anything. So here goes. So many changes...where to begin.
I married the "blind date" that I last posted about. We were married a year in June. I have never been happier.
I am still in nursing, but recently started working for Hospice, and I love it. Everything is going fantastic, I feel great. My weight is still good. Between 135-142. Have no issues at all with my weight. I am very happy. And having my surgery almost 4 years ago, is the best thing I have ever done. Still very thankful for my wonderful Dr. Tom.

1/28/09
Ok....2009 is starting out great so far...
First of all...a friend of mine set me up on a blind date for New Years Eve.....I was a nervous wreck...But had the best time ever.  His name is Marc, and is a real gentleman...Probably the nicest person I have ever met.  We talk 2-3 times a day and see each other as much as possible...I am having so much fun...He is the best.....
Yesterday, I found out that I have a new job...YAY...making a lot more money than I have ever made...and doing something that I havent done in a very l ong time...I am a nurse again....I will be working at a Nursing Home/Long term care facility close to home...I start tomorrow....I am nervous...but very excited...Mom and Dad would be so happy that I am going back to nursing...
My weight is great...I have finally gained the weight that my Dr. wanted to gain...Up to 130...I don't like it...but I feel great...and the Doc. is happy....
Now the not so good....My dear landlord has decided he doesn't want to keep the house as a rental...wants to sell it...soooo
Sarah is looking for a place big enough for her and the kids...and I am looking for a place much smaller, and more economical...Found a house close by that I have fell in love with...moving in the middle of winter sucks...but....have no choice...It will be ok...just stressful at the moment...The house is really cute...not sure how I will adjust to living alone...but sure I will be fine...
So even with the upcoming move...Life is good...One Day at a time....

12/16/2008
It is hard to believe that another year is almost over.
The holidays are right around the corner...and I really dread it. The holidays are always so stressful.
I finally got my nursing license back...officially an LPN again...So if anyone knows of anyone that needs a great  nurse ...Let me know lol...
I am starting school...going to work on my  RN...will be doing most of it on line, and am very excited about it.
My love life is very confusing....I am not seeing any "one" person...exclusivly...but am enjoying myself.
My weight is very stable...I am finally up to where I should be...staying in the 125 range...I feel great...I couldn't be happier with where I am with my weight...This is still so unbelieveable to me...
Family  is all doing well...Sarah and the kids are still with me, and although it is crazy  around here all the time...I wouldn't want it any other way, and knowing that someday they will move out...is depressing...but I know it will happen...
Deanna's baby will be a year old on the 28th...she is so darn cute...and Will is doing pretty well also...no recent seizures, and no new issues with him...
My oldest granddaughter is playing basketball, and although I have not been able to go to any of her games yet, from what I understand she is doing pretty well...
So all in all...life is good....no complaints...
JUST NEED A NURSING JOB....LOL....
Merry Christmas everyone...and a Healthy Happy New Year.



 

10/19/08
Well on the 16th I celebrated my 2 year surgiversary...It is so hard to believe that it has been 2 years already...Where has the time gone?
As I have stated so many times, how grateful I am to Dr. Tom for this life altering surgery.
I never would have believed that I would weigh what I do now....
I have so much fun now...I love doing things I never would have thought of doing before...
I love feeling the way I do...Looking the way I do...Seeing reactions from people that I haven't seen in a while....
I remember what I felt like before the weight loss surgery, and pray that I never feel that way again.
My weight is great...right at 125 and maintaining...and that is where I want to stay...
My Beautiful sisters, and daughter are still an inspiration to me...
I am so proud of all of us...
Yesterday I went to a party for my nieces birthday....and I caught myself looking at Jane, and Mimi...and thinking how proud Mom and Dad would be of all of us...and wishing they could see the changes in us.....changes in every aspect of our lives....
We are all healthier, and so much happier....and really can enjoy our lives now...our children.....our grandchildren...
What a ride this has been....a ride I never want to get off of...
Thank you for all your support....and inspiration....
Life is so good.....

Nothing really new here...to speak of anyway...
It is hard to believe that my 2 year surgiversary is fast approaching...
My weight is fantastic...As you my know I did drop down a little too low...and have been struggling to gain some back...I have been following Dr. Toms and Beths instructions to snack more...and have been snacking on healthy things to snack on for the most part...anyway...
and am back up to where Dr. Tom, and I want to be...right around 125....
I feel great...couldn't ask for better....
I am working temporarily as a bus driver at the airport, until I can get my nursing license back...which cost money...that I don't have...but will soon...At least I am working...But looking forward to being able to get back into nursing...
Friday is Dr. Tom's annual picnic, and can't wait. I am really looking forward to seeing everyone again...
I still would love to have plastics done...but not really interested in the tummy tuck...would like to have my arms...and "the girls" fixed...but if I dont...its no big deal...I am happy with the way I look...at least with clothes on...
This has been such a life altering surgery...and am so grateful that I did it...
The family is all doing well...
You all take care...

It has been a year since losing dad...Couldn't sleep last night at all. Just keep thinking about the year that has passed.
Many things has happened over this past year that although I think dad would have been concerned about, I think he would also be proud.
I think he would be proud of me for going back into nursing. And even though I have run into a few road blocks, I know that in time it will happen. Sooner than later.
Dad loved his children, and grandchildren....and there was never any doubt in that. He would have loved to see how the kids have grown. They are all so cute, beautiful, handsome.......
He never got to meet his newest great grand daughter, Anna, She is so beautiful, and has so much personality...He never got to meet, little Henry, and Lane....
He never knew the struggles that William will endure.
But I know that he sees them from where he is in Heaven...and is watching over all of us.
I love you Daddy, I miss you every day. And think about you always.
People say it gets easier over time...I don't believe that...I think you just learn how to deal with it...Somedays are easier than others....But it is never easy.....
I don't know if I will ever get over the feeling of being orphaned...
When mom died....it was the hardest thing to live with...especially with mistakes that I had made in my life...But still having dad....made things easier....Now that he is gone.....Well.....let's just say...that no one understands what I am thinking, or dealing with....And no one ever will....
I live with the choices I have made every day, and wish I could change things....
I pray that Mom and Dad....know how sorry I am for the things that I have done.
I love you and miss you...

Well I didn't have plastics, Guess it wasn't meant to be. But that is OK for now...maybe someday.
I did have surgery to repair a large hernia (not related to by pass). And that was pretty rough. A lot of pain that I really didn't expect. All healed now, and feeling great.
My weight dropped too low again after surgery...Got down to 115...back up to 117. Can't believe how hard it is to gain a few pounds. Never thought I would say that.
The summer has been very busy. I have taking care of my grandkids, and although it gets crazy sometimes, it has been pretty much fun too...
But back to school in the morning...YAY.
I have been busy getting some continuing ed classes completed, to get my nursing license back after an 11 year lapse. Just waiting now to actually recieve the license, so that I can start looking for a job. Too young to stay retired.
Family is all doing well...just very busy...
Well I guess that is about all for now...I will try to do better with keeping my profile updated.

6/12/2008

Ok here goes....Got a call from Dr Sillins office today, and surgery is scheduled...Having surgery on 7/24...right before my birthday...Happy Birthday to me...Having my hernia repaired by Dr. Tom, and having the circumfrential lower body lift at the same time by Dr. Sillins. 
I am scared to death, but know that all will go well...I am really excited...
Have a lot to do before then, to make sure everything is taken care of before hand...Kind of wish surgery was sooner...but in a way glad that I have this time.

Just got back from a wonderful vacation in Miami, with my friends Robin and Pete...I love it down there...got a nice tan...weather was wonderful...hated to come back...

Mike and I are no longer seeing each other...Not sure why...but it's ok...He just said he didn't feel a connection with me...took him 3 months to figure it out...but Oh well...

I am officially retired for Comair...and am starting to work on my CEU's to get my nursing license reinstated...Have plenty of time to do that...so...just working hard on that...

Well just thought I would share...Will keep you all posted...

Amy

April 23,2008

Well I am now 19 months post op...Where has the time gone. 
I saw Dr Tom yesterday...He is so wonderful...Everything is great...All my labs are perfect, and my weight is good.
I went through a rough time after having my teeth pulled, and lost too much weight...got down to 114 pounds...way too low for me...But now that they are healed, and can eat again...my weight is back up to a healthy 125. 
I feel wonderful...I do have an incisional hernia...that needs to be fixed.  He has referred me to Dr. Sillins, to see if we can do the tummy tuck at the same time, and get the insurance to cover it...So have an appointment with her in about 3 weeks...then see Dr Tom after that...So will just have to wait and see...

Still seeing Mike...and having fun....nothing serious...not ready for serious...but having fun....really enjoy being with him...

Life is changing on the work front...They have offered what they are calling a 60 point buy out...If you have 10 years of service, and your age total 60, you qualify for the buyout...Well I qualify.....guess I am getting old...LOL...
Anyway will get 20 weeks pay, 3 months insurance, and lifetime flt benefits...So as soon as they get my replacement I will be leaving the airling. 
I am going to go back into nursing...Just need to get my continuing education units, adn will then get my license reinstated...I am a little nervous about it but looking forward to it as well...Mom and Dad would be so happy about me going back into nursing.....

I will be walking in a 5 mile walk for Angelmans Syndrome in May...My grandson was diagnosed with this disease in Dec.  He will never be able to speak, and will be severely disabled...He truely is an angel...If interested go to Angelmans Syndrome.org to learn more, and if interested in sponsering me, send me a msg, and I will send you the information...It should be a lot of fun...Sarah is going with me...and of course, my daughter Deanna, mother of my little angel....

Everyone is doing very well...just very busy....

Thanks for stopping by...

Amy

Cant believe I haven't posted in a while. 
Nothing much new is going on really...My wonderful weight is staying pretty much the same...between 122 and 125. I am so happy with that, I can't express it enough. 
Nothing much new is going on...Have been dating some...been out with a couple men...seem to click, then don't hear from them again...but that's ok...I am having a lot of fun meeting new people...and it gives me a chance to get out and have some fun...Currently kind of interested in a man named Mike...He is very kind to me, and makes me laugh...We have a good time...and thats what counts. ONE DAY AT A TIME>>>
Ok for the new...I had to have my top teeth pulled today...and got dentures...was scared to death, but wasn't so bad....still a little numb and sore...but the teeth look great....
Thinking about plastics again...wish I had the funding to do it...If I never do...it will be great...cause I am very happy about my accomplishments. 
Well just wanted to update, even though there isn't much to update...LOL...
Amy