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I know I have not posted in awhile.  Our vacation has been WONDERFUL!!!!  Our vacation started 3/26 we flew to Tennessee, then 3/30 we drove to Virginia…went to Jefferson’s home, Madison Home, Monroe Home, 4/1-4/2 Gettysburg tour, 4/3 Washington DC, 4/4-4/6 we went to Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown and now were back in DC till Thursday evening, then back to Virginia, then back to Tennessee and we fly home on Saturday night.  This has been a great vacation…I’ll tell you I could have never done this vacation with all the walking and stairs to claim 126 pounds heaver. 

Also, it was so great to see my parents face when we got off the plan….they walked over to my husband and passed right by me and asked him…”where is Michele” they didn’t even recognize me…it was so cool.  The first few days…my father kept staring at me and saying..you sound the same, but you look so different!! 

Then I went into a gift store to buy some survivors and the lady said I need to see some ID, when I showed her my drivers license she said…boy you have last a lot of weight…you look great…I don’t think I ever get tired of all the WOW moments….

I miss everyone on here and I can’t wait to get the time to be back regular.

Hugs,  Michele

Today is my 1 year sergiversary.  Boy, I can't believe it has already been a year!!!  I am so THANKFUL for everyone on this site...for all the love and support.  I don't think I could have done it with all of you guys.  I have met some very special people that I will be friends for a long time....It is just so wonderful to know that I can come to this board and ask any question, weight, family...anything and I get support.  Monday was my 1 year check up with the doctor and I thought he said that I should lose 125 pounds within the first year and I have lost 126....so I have been work on that goal...well to my surprise when I seen him he checked my files and said that I should have lost 110 pounds the first year, so I surpassed that by 16 pounds.  I told him I wanted to lose about 5 more pounds....he said just be careful and let my body lose it naturally.

I also have to share...I went to the store to buy a pair of jeans and I bought a size 5 and a size 3...the 5 fit perfect....and the 3 is about an inche to small....but they will fit...oh yes!!!  I can't believe it...I told my husband that when I was born I was better then a 3....WOW!!!!!

On more thing.....this afternoon @ 12:05 my hubby and I are going on a 2 1/2 week vacation...were flying to Nashville then going to Virginia, WashingtonDC then back to Tennessee then home!!!  I am so excited.  My father and stepmother are going with us on our vacation...they are so much fun, I can't wait...but most of all I can't wait to see there face when I see them at the airport.  Now, they have not seen since my RNY surgery....so I bet they are going to be just a little surprised to see me 126 pounds lighter!!!!

Hope you all have a wonderful day!!!!

Hugs and Kisses!!!!  Much LOVE to all!!!

Michele

I had been playing around with the same 2 pounds...up 1 down 1, up 2 down 2 .  I read about the 5dpt, so I thought I would try it.  I figured what could it hurt.  Well, the 5 dpt was GREAT!!!  I lost 3.5 pounds and it wasn't hard at all.  I make a couple wonderful recipes, Ham and Cheese and Turkey Taco Chili soups are wonderful.  I am going to do regular menu this week, but I will be doing the 5dpt again the week after.
The 5dpt, really brings you back to basics.  Also, I swear my tummy went back to the original size after surgery.  I was always so full and I couldn't even finish my protein drinks.

I have not post on my blog for awhile.  This journey has been amazing.  I am down 118 pounds.  My weight loss has slowed down, but I would expect that since I am getting closer to my goal.  Only 8 more pounds to go!!!  WhooHoo!!!! 
One of the things that help me the most is being involved in support groups and also being creative and making different kind of meals.

When things get rough, I just think about why did I have the surgery.  It is funny through how people will ask you...so how is your diet going...I just remind them that I am not on a diet..I just changed my way of thinking and eating.  THIS IS A LIFE CHANGE, NOT A DIET!!!

I am so excited....I am 10 pounds closer to goal.  I have never been 10 pounds away from my goal weight in my life.  There is no words that could explain how I feel. 

I got my approval for my plastic surgery... (Breast reduction) I can't believe it!!!  When I opened the approval letter I just wanted to scream!!!!!!
I have to call the plastic surgeons office on Monday to see what the next step is.   The only thing is I found a lump under my arm and I had an ultrasound done just before Christmas and they did see the lump and three others.  I don't think it is anything but I need to make sure.  I am now waiting for an authorization to have a CT scan done.  I told my husband that if they do find some thing (cancer) I will go through our POS not the HMO...I just can't handle waiting on authorizations every time the doctor requests a new test!!!  Please keep me in your prayers...I will post an update once I find out anything.

I am 1 pound away from hitting my 100 lbs lost FOREVER!!!  I can't believe it.  I usually weight myself every Wednesday, but I am going to have to weight myself tomorrow to see if I hit my 100 pound mark.  I have to say, this has been one of the most wonderful journeys I have ever been on.  I could never Thank my doctor enough for giving me this wonderful tool.  WOW, 26 pounds to goal....I am so close I can taste it!!!  I would love to be at goal my the first of the year.  Also, I love all the WOW moments I have and read about on this site.  Ok, I have to share one of mine from the other day...I went to Burlington Coat Factor to find a rain coat and my daughter seen this beautiful suit.  It's a jacket and skirt, black with pink poke-a-dots, but it is a size 10...I thought for $21.00 I'll get it...it won't fit me now, but it will one day.  I got home and for some reason I thought what the heck...I'll try it on...well, I did and asked my husband if he could zip it up, he said "do you want me to break the zipper" I said no...it fit me soon.  Well, here is my WOW moment...IT FIT!!!!  I was running around the house like a little girl that just got her first new dress.  I was soooooo excited!!!!  I am going to wear it to work tomorrow, so I'll take a picture and post it so you can see it.....I am sooooo happy!!!!!

Michele

I am down another 2 lbs, slowly but surely.  I am now down 94 lbs and 31 away from my doctor’s goal. I could tell you when the last time I was 31 pounds from my goal weight. I of course would like to loose about 20lbs more then what the doctor’s says. WOW, almost 150 I can’t wait until I’m under the 150 mark. I have my daughters’ 8^th grade graduation dress (now mind you my daughter is 29) and I want to surprise her. One day when I can fit in it (size 6) I’m going to call her to meet for lunch/dinner and have on the dress to see if she notices. Whooo, Whooo, I can’t wait for that day!!   This journey has been a ride of a life time. I would not change it for anything in the world. All the many WOW MOMENTS!!! From just be able to sit in a normal size chair, running around with my grandkids, doing 5k runs, and crossing my legs, trying on a pair of pants and they fit!!!…Just feeling GREAT and being able to breath and sleep good. I just Thank God for all the little/big WOW moments everyday.   If you’re constipating this surgery…go for it and enjoy the ride of your life!!!   Michele

Yes, your right you read the title correct.  I did a 5K and survived to write about it!!!  I even signed up for two other 5K's...one the end of this month 9/27 for our city and then one November 9th for the City of Hope!!  I just Thank God everyday for giving me the opportunity to be able to have my life back and also for the wonderful surgeon that I had.

Michele

I am down another 2lbs.  I could never express how much better I feel.  I thank God every day for the opportunity to have WLS.  I saw my bothers over the week-end.  I haven't seen them since them since June and they were very surprise how much I have lost.  One of them said..."I thought Mickey was coming" and the other one said..."Hi Skinny", boy did that feel good!!!  I didn't think I had lost that much weight since June when I last seen them, but I was looking this morning and I am down 30lbs more.  I am now focusing on reaching my 100lbs loss by Sept 16...when I see Dr. Lamar for my 6 month check up...If there is a will, there is a way!!!  I will be there...I know I can!!!