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What a wonderful life!!!

Mar 17, 2008

I am so completely amazed every day of how much I have lost. I look in the mirror and don’t even recognize myself. I have said it before, this is the best thing I have ever done for myself. I feel so great and have so much energy. All I want to do is keep busy and have fun.

Another new thing that I haven’t mentioned- I now work at Fairview Southdale. I work the night shift in the Cancer care floor. Am I crazy? Possibly!!!  I really like working with the patients (I just wish they weren’t asleep). Although, most of them tend to wake up a few times a night (wishing they would sleep more). Wait! What? I have no idea what I want. Do I want them to sleep? Well, yes; but I also want to get to know them all (can’t do that when they are sleeping). I guess I can’t have everything.

Life is good. I joined a singles club called Events and Adventures. I have been to two events so far. There are some pretty cool people in this club. I am looking forward to doing more events. I have also decided to do Plentyoffish.com. Yes, I am putting myself out there. We’ll see how it goes. BUT, it is definately time for me to get out.

So, that’s a little update. I hope all my friends here are doing well too. Keep smiling.

later.........

Been a while

Oct 07, 2007

I can't believe I haven't posted in a while. Well, things have slowed down for me. I'm not losing weight as fast as before. BUT I am happy with where I am now. I posted a new pic taken just today. I am wearing 16 junior capri's and size large brown shirt. I can't believe it! I went shopping today and bought some more large tops. Yeay!!! 

I am still not working out. I kick myself every day. I am certain that is why the weight loss has slowed. Tomorrow........ I'll start tomorrow. 

I have been enjoying all the ladies nights and events that have been taking place with my OH friends. This month it will be uptown with the girls. I have a cute outfit I can't wait to wear. 

My house isn't selling. So, it looks like I'll be in Minnesota for a while yet. I'm planning on taking it off the market. I will re-up it Feb/Mar of 2008. 

Well, that's about it. More later.....

I think I've lost my marbles

Jul 28, 2007

Today I decided to get my hair cut REALLY short. Well, short for me anyway. I am losing so much hair due to this weight loss surgery, that my hair is getting thin. So, I needed something to give my hair some life. It feels really good. I should go weigh myself. I bet I lost 5 lbs.  

Today was 2 1/2 weeks since having dairy. So, per my MD's instructions, I tried a small amount of dairy. It has been 46 minutes and there has been NO reaction. Yeay!!!!  So later I am to try a larger amount of dairy and see what happens. I hope I do okay. If I am truly lactose intolerant I may just lose my mind.

BTW- my first dairy choice was a half slice of cheese. Yummy!!!

more later..........

Lactose INtolerant?

Jul 15, 2007

Well, it turns out that I may be Lactose intolerant. See previous post. I did start feeling better and was getting ready to make it into work. I decided, too be safe, I would stick to just liquids. So, I drank myself a glass of milk for lunch.  It only took 10 minutes before I was going through the syptoms all over again. Then it donned on me.... hmmmm..... what is the common denomiator with the last two times this has happened? Well, dairy was it! Oh sucky! I LOVE dairy! 

So, I have laid off of the dairy this weekend. It was HARD!!!! I have an appt with my PMD this Wednesday. I am hoping he will be able to set up some tests for me. I want to know for ABSOLUTE sure that this is what it is. So, glucose tolerance testing here I come...........

Dumping

Jul 12, 2007

Well, I had my third experience with dumping today. At present I am still nautious; but am finally able to sit up. I was on my way to work and started to get HORRIBLE stomach cramps. Then my back started hurting from top to buttocks. Then I started to get dizzy and feeling like I wanted to faint. Good thing I was only a block away from home. So, I turned my car around and went back home. I called my boss and told her I was ill; but hopefully it will pass and I can still make it in. 

I did manage to vomit. Only a little bit came up (it was just saliva and bits of my breakfast). Then I had a whole bunch of drive heaves. Well, that helped with the pain. Now I am just working on the nausea. I am drinking my water like a good girl. I hope this passes soon. I need to go to work and make some money!

Good news! I am now down one more dress size! Yeay me! By weight loss is at 82 lb loss. It has slowed down a bit; but as long as I keep dropping sizes, I'm not too conceerned. 

More later...........

meds

Jun 24, 2007

I keep forgetting to take my meds. It's really starting to concern me. Why do I forget? It should be routine, right? Yes, I try to take them in the am before work. But sometimes I still forget. I still haven't bought B1. I just now put it on my grocery list. So, hopefully I remember. I'm going to go take my meds right now. Geesh! This is tougher than I thought. I'm not use to having to remember so many different supplements. And some you can't take with others. Well, here's to keep trying..........

Onerderland I am, I am!!!

Jun 16, 2007

Well, I am finally below 200 lbs. I can't believe it. When I saw that scale start with a one, I was in SHOCK! I actually got off the scale, and back on, three times. I though maybe my scale was broken. I'm so unbelievably HAPPY!!!  I have a permanent Kool-Aid smile. lol. 

Well, I guess this thing really works. It's the best thing I ever did for myself. I remember how icky I felt on first coming out of the surgery. And for a while I had "buyer's remorse." I look back at that and think... hmmmm... what was I thinking? 

Things are going good. I am eating regular foods. I'm still having memory issues. My short term memory is REALLY bad. I was told to get Vitamin B1; but I keep forgetting to buy it. Irony. 

I'm eating regular foods. I have been for a little over a month now. It's going really well. I have my trigger point for when I know I'm full. I usually belch. How lovely and lady like.  

Well........... more later.........

down 51 lbs

May 10, 2007

Ok! So I am now down 51lbs. I can't believe in just three months. It's so amazing. Pants that didn't fit last year (I actually had to go up one size) are loose on me. How cool is that? I have an outfit that I want to wear one more time before I can't fit in it anymore. It use to be I was afraid I'd gain weight and the outfit wouldn't fit. NOw, I'm hoping I can wear it one last time before I LOSE weight. I love my life!!! 

Here's to losing more.........

new haristyle

May 03, 2007

I have decided to get a new hairstyle to go with my thinner face. I have had many helpful comments aiding in my decision. I have decided to go with the one below with some carmel highlights. I can't wait until June. 

nausea

Apr 15, 2007

Well, on my seventh day of extreme nausea and almost passing out, I finally went to urgent care. The doctor said I most likely have an acid stomach and possibly the start of an ulcer. So, I am now taking Pepcid Complete twice daily. AND... I haven't had any nausea since I started the Pepcid. Well, just a little bit the next day; but it went away very quickly with the Zofran they gave me. I'm just so excited to feel good again. And NO, I wasn't dumping or dehydrated. The bariatric people are quick to say that's what's going on. I was suppose to document everything I was eating and drinking and see where the "problem" was. Meanwhile, I was SO miserable. I'm glad I went to urgent care. It was a good decision. 

Later........
About Me
Chanhassen, MN
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26.3
BMI
RNY
Surgery
02/22/2007
Surgery Date
Dec 04, 2006
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What a wonderful life!!!
Been a while
I think I've lost my marbles
Lactose INtolerant?
Dumping
meds
Onerderland I am, I am!!!
down 51 lbs
new haristyle
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