Happy 4th Anniversary!

Aug 21, 2009

How time flies! It's been four years since I had surgery and I wouldn't change that decision. I've had my ups and downs medically, but not all of it can be contributed to the bypass so could have happened anyway. I just had my annual blood work, and yes, the liver enzymes are slightly high - I've just decided it's my new norm. On a postive front, my B12 and Folic Acid are actually higher than normal - great if I was going to get pregnant I guess. My calcium and D were at the bottom of the range so I have to be a better girl at getting that in, which for the last couple of weeks I have been.

On some really good fronts - I've lost 10lbs in the last 6 months - with no conscious effort on my part so am I down to 138 - only 3 lbs above my original goal. Now, 3 years ago when I reached it my heart hated being that low so I raised it to 140-145, but so far I'm doing good. I'm also dating for the first time in 14 plus years! The things that come up with that is kinda weird. How many 46 year old women have to ask their doctor of 14 years about birth control for the first time?

I'm still doing well as far as the upper abdomen attacks and I finally got a cortisone shot on Aug. 12th so my low back in feeling much, much better; just in time for school starting up again.

Goals for this next year - to continue where I'm at. I seem to be successful doing what I'm doing. We have such a great tool and I'm thankful that it's one that was available for me. Now I just need a similar one for money and my life would be perfect!

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