Angie Conley
Greetings
Jan 13, 2018
It’s been a long time since I’ve checked in. My life took an unexpected turn. The man I was married to turned out to be controlling and abusive. So I finally got the nerve and finally divorced him. He sabotaged my weight loss and made sure that my RNY didn’t work. After we divorced I lost 100 pounds and I’m still losing. I finally made it under 300 pounds. I now weigh between 285-290. So even 11-12 years after surgery your tool still works if you use it properly.
12-31-07
Since I was successful, I've decided to make more resolutions. So here goes. In 2008, I resolve to:
1. Lose another 50 pounds.
2. Get my teeth fixed.
3. Get a new computer (preferably a laptop).
4. Continue to eat healthy.
5. Exercise a little more.
I'm only making 5 this time. I do better now keeping the list small and sticking to what I know I can do.
Happy New Year!!! Everyone have fun and stay safe. Please don't drink and drive. (Now I sound like an after school special)
11-08-07
10-23-07
It is such a relief! There are still 3 of the 16 out, but should be in by the time I see Doc on Monday. I will update again after I talk to him on Monday. We should schedule my surgery then and I'll be able to give you all a date.
10-18-07
I have run into one of the biggest obstacles I have ever experienced. I will prevail. I always do.
I have hit a huge stall in my weight loss. I had a medication that made me feel starved and I gained some weight. The medication was discontinued and replaced with a different one. I have lost what I gained, but have maintained from there. I may be losing more real soon, but not in a way that anyone would want.
I ran into some health issues and went to get some things checked out and it was discovered that I have numerous tumors on my uterus and ovaries. I have to have a hysterectomy. Before that's done, I need other tests first. I have had blood drawn for 16 different cancer tests and will be undergoing a genetic test as well. I will have the cancer results in 2 weeks and will then schedule the surgery. About the time that I have the surgery I will have blood taken to test for the BRCA 1&2 genes. They are breast cancer genes.
I don't know how often I will post updates after surgery. I try now to make a post once a month, but not always successful at that.
I'm hoping, of course, that all the cancer tests come back negative and that I test negative for the BRCA 1&2 genes. In any case, this will be a hard road to travel and some hard decisions are in front of me.
I'll post again in 2 weeks with the test results and surgery date.
09-29-07
09-14-07
I have been thinking the last few days about the things I have learned and the changes I've been thru in the last 10 months. So, I decided to make a list and share.
Things I've learned since WLS
1. Take smaller bites or I will get sick.
2. Chew well or I will get sick.
3. Don't gulp my drinks or I will get sick.
4. Get plenty of fluids or my blood pressure will drop too low, thus causing me to pass out.
5. Zippers and buttons make me feel thinner than stretchy clothes.
6. Get my quota of protein and take my supplements or my energy will drop.
7. People treat me different now than before WLS, but I am still me.
8. Losing weight results in a higher self esteem, more confidence and more self respect.
9. I have more energy and do more if I drop a few more pounds.
10. John loves me no matter my size.
11. Little changes make a big difference.
12. I discover something new or improved in myself each day.
13. I need to eat healthier, more often, and smaller amounts of food.
14. I need to exercise on a daily basis...NO EXCUSES!!!
15. People actually watch my progress and want to follow my example (which helps me to remain accountable).
16. I have a stronger willpower than I realized and I'm more determined than others realized.
I'm sure there's more, but these are some that come to mind right now. What have you learned???
08-22-07
08-16-07
08-05-07
I am going job hunting starting tomorrow. I haven't worked since Cammie was a baby and don't know if anyone will even hire me. I promised John that I will use most of my checks for the bills and the rest I can use however I want. I want so much right now. I need new clothes, new shoes, and a haircut. I want to use some of it to meet new people. I want to take trips and even go on a cruise. There are 2 cruises coming up that I'd love to go on and I know I won't be able to. One is a cross stitch cruise the other is a WLS cruise. Maybe next year.
Wish me luck on job hunting!!
