Updates!

Mar 26, 2009

Okay, I have been going through a lot of stress over the past few months.  I think that this has contributed to much of my not feeling well.  I have been so busy that in all honesty made me forget to drink my water.  It is true that I am not, nor have I ever been, a fan of water (thanks to Environmental Biology Class in High School).  I do drink it though, just not as much as I should.  I think that this has been the cause of my dizzy spells.  I also think that I have not been consuming enough liquids PERIOD!  So I have been more aware of the fluids I take in.  I am not drinking out of my plastic "jug" they gave me at the hospital.  I can't stand that plastic taste.  So I drink out of glass, no plastic here.  So things are much better in that department. I also think that my feeling cold all the time is due to the fact that I have lost 118 lbs in just over 6 months.  That has to do something to the body.  My fat reserves, my blanket if you will, is not here to give me warmth as before.  All of my blood tests come back fine so I am assuming that the liquids and the fat is the cause to my issues.  I go to see my doc on the 6th of April.  I pray that he will make the decision to remove my belly skin even though I am not at "goal".  Again, I think my "goal" has changed.  I would love to be 140 lbs, but I will be fine at a higher weight.  I lived so many years at 300+lbs.  160/170 or so will be a HUGE change and one that I will be happy with.  I want to remain healthy.  I have seen people that are further along in their journey that do not look healthy.  I don't want to be sick.  That is my fear.

Well as far as good news goes, my friend DeWhitney has joined us on the Losers Bench.  She had her RNY on the 23rd of March 2009, also with Dr Warnock.  She is doing well which makes me SO HAPPY!  I always worry, but that is my nature.  She is sore, but good.  I am so happy that she decided to do this surgery while her son is still young.  He will have a different life.  Again, I do not think that this surgery is for everyone, but for those of us who feel that it is our only hope for a "normal" life, I support you FULLY!  She is going to have a totally different life and she is young enough for it to really make a difference for her (it does at any age actually).

Well all, I just wanted to give a few updates.  My daughter is dealing with some health issues so I am not sure how much I will be on or post.  I hope all is well with everyone.  Please feel free to write, call or hit me up on Myspace.

Hugs to all,
Heather

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