Lashay1974

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Hello All

I finally started my new job. I really enjoy the position although I am still in training. After reading some of these complaints it makes me wonder about some of these doctors out here.

Anyhow, I am still getting used to my new body and tryig to embrace the changes. While shopping I still find myself gravitating towards the plus sized section. I guess cause I shopped in that section so long?? I have more energy, confidence and find  find myself smiling and laughing more. I am working out at the gym 2 days a week and walking during the kids soccer and basketball practice. I ultimately want to run but I am still scared because of the surgery I had on my knee last year for the torn ACL and menicus.

I love this transisition my body is going through and I can definately see the changes. This tool has provided me with the opportunity to learn so much more about myself although i can't really explain it. I often think of when I was attending my pre-op appts and how I wanted to do that alone without my hubby and the kids. They are my biggest supporters. Hubby likes me at the current weight and don't want me to lose anymore he always say you losing all my A**..lol. The girls want me to try on their clothes and pick out clothes for me however, I did let them pick me out some sundresses...lol. I use to dread wearing any kind of dress but we will see...

Current weight between 173-176 depending on the day..personal goal between 145-150, which hopefully I will hit by my one year mark.

Until next time...

I am so sorry I have not updated my blog in such a long time. When I first created my page I said I would update my page and take photos regularly since I enjoy reading the experience of other members on OH.

Anyhow, I had my 6 month post op appointment I am officially down 81.5 pounds, now wearing a size 10/12 depending on make of clothes. Vitamin D and calcium levels are still low as since my 3 month appt. I have received suggestions on OTC Vitamin D from folks both on the MD board and BAF. I end up ordering the dry vitamin D from vita-lady website hopefully this will increase my levels. I have to have my labs drawn again in 3 months.

I am gainfully employed as a Paralegal at a law firm in DC however, I will be changing jobs in a few weeks I have been offered a position with MD State Govt which is a special appointment position so I am now waiting to be appointed my the Governor so I can begin working. I will be working approximately 10 minutes from home. I am so happy I will not have to commute to DC anymore I hate the drive..

Until next time... 


  

I have found getting down the required liquids is very hard. I am not hungry or thirsty for that fact. I have been fixing the hubby and kids breakfast all weekend and I do not a desire to eat any of the things I have fixed for them. I have been experimenting with the protein powder. The stuff is awful but I know I need it so I am focing myself to use it. So far I have only used the unflavored unjury it makes everything tastes chalky to me but I can do it. I have been drinking  at least two 24oz propel berry and lemon flavored after the lemonade crystal light i have no desire for them right now.  Feeling better day by day I just can't wait to get this drain out on wednesday. I jumped on my scale today and I already lost 8 whole pounds. I am so happy and excited. Good bye to 8 pounds that hopefully I will never see again. Until next time....

Guess what my date is getting closer. I am a bag of emotions today. I am so excited. I had my pre-op physical today was cleared for surgery. I need to go to get my bloodwork done and my PCP wants to see me again the beginning of the year. She was so happy for me and wished me all the best.

I had my interview today at Lockheed Martin and it  went great!! I really want this job so I CLAIMED it!!! However, I was told they want to interview a few more candidates for the position and will make a decision by the end on this month.

Today I had a great day, I am truly blessed admist all of the stress going on in my life right now. I am learing to become mor efocused on what I do have right now and realizing how blessed I am for the things I do not have right now. I received a call today from a recruiter from Lockheed Martin for a position in which I applied I have a interview tomorrow morning.
I attended the in-depth required  pre-op meeting with the nutritioinst today I received a wealth of information and had all of my questions answered. I am so greatful to be able to have this surgery,it feels like I will be getting a part of  myself back that I let go. It seems as being preoccupied with working and going to school, taking care of the kids, hubby and home I forgot about myself. I am so ready to get that part of me back I can scream.
I also received grades back from 3 of my assignments I have completed, I received a 95, 90 and 89. I am good with that, considering my world was turned upside down while completing these assignments. This goes to show me there is strenght somewhere inside me t persevere. I know what I can do!!! I am just ready to walk that stage and receive my MA degree in Jan. Until next time....

I received my call today and received my date is October 7th. I am so excited.

Last week I recall saying I am truly blessed, and when one door closes another opens.

Well today is the day of all days..

Routine, for the past few days since hubby is away training for two weeks and it is just me and the kids.

6:30 am- take the oldest to her bus stop for school.
6:40am- come home get online seach jobs send out resume
7:00am -get the other two kids up for school, Fix breakfast, still looking for jobs

8:55am- Law firm want to interview me for a paralegal position, received my resume this morning. Litigation and criminal law experience desired, BTW- we noticed you were a pretrial release investigator in Balto City Dist Ct, do you have any availabilty this week. Interview tomorrow morning at 11:00 am. I AM CLAIMING MY JOB!!!!

10:00 am- go to work part-time job.

3:30 pm- pick middle child up fom bus-stop.
3:45pm- get home check mail - approval letter from united healthcare!!! YES!! If I get anymore good news today I am gonna fall out. Call Surgeon ofc tell them I get my letter fax it to them wil;l get a call tomorrow with a surgery date....

6:30- Football practice
8:30 -Get home and tired as heck. plan on doing some reading before turning in to bed.


God is so good!!!! I am truly blessed.

I still can't believe it, I received my letter today regarding graduation which will become reality on Jan 8, 2009. These two years since beginning my Masters program has past quicker than I expected, funny how time surpasses us and before we realize it, it is done. I am so excited!!
 
I have been spending my days working my part-time job and doing school work, I also been putting my resume out there looking for another job. Hopefully, I will get a call soon from the doctors office saying I am approved or either from somebody HR office for an interview. If  I gat a call from the doctors office I will put my job search on hold for a few weeks until after the surgery.

Today was the worst day of my entire life.. I was fired from my job over some bull....  I was crushed, even cried a bit because I never was fired from a job. 

I am so thankful for my husband and my children because after feeling sorry for myself and letting the tears go I was online, hooking up the resume and searching for another job. The good thing is I still have my part-time job to hold me over until I find sometihing else.

I had to remind myself that when one door closes another one opens and I am still truly blessed.