Two years 3 months post op

Aug 30, 2009

Well I have done it. I wore a two piece suit to the beach...and the top was not a Tankini!
I weight 143 and think I look pretty darn hgood considering I have not had any plastics.

Life just goes by so fast. For those of you starting your journey, I wish you all the best. Please read through my blogs. Learn everything you can prior to your surgery. Also change your behaviors pre op.

I am always willing to mentor.
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April update

Apr 07, 2009

Hello there! Thanks for stopping by my profile.

I am approaching my 2 year surgiversary! I drink all my water get in all my protein but have fallen a bit with vitamins every day. I now will take them at bedtime. There won't be any food /drink conflict.
I'm loviing my life. Hubby and I have been together 10 years and it keeps getting better. We hit our first big hurdle last mnth over $$ but we have prevailed!

Doug did not get into Berklee this year. He will be going to Full Sail University in FL beginning in the fall. He wants to major in recording arts. There are many success stories from the college.
Leo's  health is better. He is diabetic but has it under control. Still hoping to make Chief this year. Next month he graduates from St. Leo University (really) He then will go to Troy University for his masters degree in Human Resource Management.

Kristin is doing very well at Univ of Tamps. She hopes to get into the Army ROTC. Our eldest son Leo IV, finally found another job in construction with a raise!
My ex hubby, Doug's Dad, is FINALLY getting remarried. It's been 11 years and um, hello...he walked out on me..serves him right LOL. The woman he is marrying is very nice and to quote my daughter " he is marrying her because she is just like you!" Cindy can put up with Bob and she loves my son so she is good in my book!
Bob and his entire family will be coming for Doug's HS graduation. I must be a glutton for punishment. I didn't like my sister in law when Bob and I were together but she is Doug's Aunt and his Godmother so.....

We are leaving for Florida on Friday. I will be seeing my BFF Becky for the first time in nearly 2 years. She moved just after my surgery and she had hers last March. Watch out Tampa...two hot skinny b's hitting the beach!

have a blessed day
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In the blink of an eye

Jan 19, 2009

...................time speeds by .
I have been missing OH and all of you my friends, my family.

Late November, early December Leo had a health scare. What was initially thought to be the return of kidney stones turned more serious. His kidneys were spilling too much sugar..well over 1000 mg per dl when it should be 100-200. Then his liver was / is inflamed. And if that is not enough he now shares with me DDD..degenerative disc disease. He has it in the lumbar spine an I have it in the cervical spine. He has also been diagnosed as borderline diabetic and takes Metformin 500 mg daily. Thanks to all of you who prayed and sent well wishes through facebook and myspace.

Kristin came home from Univ. of Tampa for 6 LONG weeks! Doug had an audition / interview at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. His piano and guitar teachers gave letters of recommendation and feel his chances of admission are excellent! We should find out by Feb. 1.

My husband , 2 of our 3 kids and I celebrated a blessed Christmas and an uneventful New Year.Our eldest son was unable to join us; he was laid off his construction job as a restoration carpenter just 3 days before Christmas.
 I thoroughly enjoyed having a 2 week Christmas break from work. I am so fulfilledwith my job as Activity Center Leader for the before and after school program. Although my official "working hours" are 6 hours a day, much like a teacher i find i bring work home. There are always games, crafts and special events to plan for 60 children ages 5-12.

Blessings to all of you.
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wise words from a friend

Sep 10, 2008

So my friend the beautiful Christina wrote this awsome statement in her blog :. I also realized that our digestive systems do NOT handle alcohol well. The feeling hits me really fast, but leaves just as quickly it seems. I can see how some become easily addicted to that feeling and keep drinking. I also realize that it’s so dangerous and have put myself on a one drink limit when I go out…if I drink at all.

Let me tell you, that was such a yeah..what she said moment! I often have a glass of wine after dinner sitting on the swing watching the birds, dogs and butterflies. Some days I want two glasses.
For a while my transfer addiction was shopping. I actually had a high from it, and those who know me know I only like to go grocery shopping. Yeah, weird huh? But I have always found it relaxing, and I never shop hungry.
Now I think because I have made so aware of transfer addictions, i have more control.
Ta ta for now.

Great Friends met here on OH

Sep 07, 2008

Labor Day weekend 2008, Rickie aka Cleo an I met someone we have grown very close to from the June 07 board.
Crystal B and her sweet hubby Henry came and spent their holiday in Virginia Beach. When I tell you we three gals talked like it was a pj party, I'm telling you we TALKED!!  My husband Leo and Henry gave us an all girl day. The next night we all went to dinner at Rudee's on the Inlet.
Prayers, laughter, yummy food and great friends = a great combo.

I am also blessed with other ladies. I adore Amber and her son B. I would do anything for them. Corinn, oh my goodness, this woman is GORGEOUS!!

Thank you all and thanks to OH for all my friends.

updates

Jul 29, 2008

I went to the GYN and I need to have bloodwork drawn and an ultrasound of the uterus and ovaries done. Off to get a referral I go!

I have a new drink I LOVE!!! it is Lipton Diet Peach/Papaya White Tea.
YUMMO!! I have mixed vanilla protein powder and ice. Tastes like a tropical smoothie. I also mix Nectar Lemon Tea protein powder. TA DA..peach/papaya tea.

Did I mention I have been feeling shakey and lightheaded about the same time every day? I posted my ?? on the bestest board here...the Virginia state board. My girls have all suggested the same thing...low blood sugar. i'm going to try Courtneys suggestion of eating a couple of crackers with the ham or cheese I have as a snack.

I'm putting together some of my favorite recipes and I will offer them when they are ready.

Check back often!

Moving along

Jul 24, 2008

So just after my surgeon said 146 lbs is a good weight for me and it's OK to not lose another pound, I loose 3 lbs! I have lost a total of 103 lbs and maintained at 146 for 4 months.
I was taken off my blood pressure medicine after being on it for 22 yes twenty two years.

I am interested in becoming a support group leader.

I met  some new folks at lunch with my WE's yesterday. Sharon and Susan T and the incredible Blair. Wonderful folks.

I think I am perimenopausal. I have the absolute worse night sweats. I'm saying change my t shirt 2 -3 x and the sheets once. Aaaargh. My TOM varies 30 + days bleeding for one day, heavily. In fact this past Monday, it came on like gangbusters. I stood up and passed a clot. It felt like a miscarriage w/o the cramping. I go to my gyn on Monday.

Thanks for visiting...see you around OH!

One year post op

Jun 06, 2008

I really cannot believe that one year ago today I had lap RNY. I have met so many goals. 

1) off diabetes meds in the first week
2) off cholesterol meds
3) exercise 5 out of 7 days
4) wear a size 10 pant, small shirt--down from a 22/24--2X
5) sat comfortably in an airline seat with legs tucked under me!
6) I can shop in nearly any "normal" store
7) I AM HEALTHY
8) and hmmm... what was the other thing?.. OH YEAH, I lost 96 lbs!!!

what a wonderful ride this has been thus far. I have met so many great folks here on the boards. The Virginia state board and the June 2007 surgery board have absolutely the most caring, straight shooting, encouraging people. I have made so many close friends.
I hope the support, advice and encouragement I pass on to those who follow helps on their journeys.

LIFE IS GOOD

Confessions are good for the soul,Thanks Ann

Apr 22, 2008

Yesterday I got alot of paperwork done for yet another scholarship app for my daughter. Leo transferred to a new command (he is in the Navy) and I was asked to be an Ombudsman. I was the ombudsman for his prior unit for two years. I am so honored as this command deals with Sailors who are deployed overseas but not as a part of their own unit. That means many families are home dealing with different issues not part of their team.
I was asked to develop an online support group, as well as getting together locally with families. Well hello...that is what we do here!
Today I am not faring as well as I'd like. I am having issues as a result of adding more iron. In keeping with Ann's eloquent post about Confessions....I woud like to talk about  something that is not to be ashamed of.  Depression. Although I have been seeing my physicatrist,   depression and anxiety have become  a major issue for me post op.   I have suffered from depression since I was about 14 years old but my Mom was more concerned with my weight and when she would take me to a doctor, I would get diet pills instead of dealing with the underlying issue.God forbid I was fat!  At 23 I got married, but my first husband did not believe in medicine. (Good thing he is my ex now) When we separated in 1998, I started taking antidepressants for the situational depression aka the pressures/sadness of divorce. 

Fast forward to 2002. I had found and married the man of my dreams, moved to Virginia and when my sailor came home from deployment got pregnant. Wow. I miscarried 8 weeks later. Four weeks after that my Mom passed away, very unexpectedly. Three weeks later, I miscarried again with the twin I has previously lost. (I didn't know I was carrying twins) These events sent me over the edge and I saw 3 differerent phsicatrist's before finding the right one. God Bless this man and the medicines he prescribed. I was on heavy duty meds until I was 4 months post op and was able to come off two of the meds. Now at 10 months out my doctor and I have been trying to find the right balance since absorbtion is now an issue.

I find myself wanting to eat everything bad to comfort my pain. Then I look at all of you here, and am so glad I have such a great group of caring folks. I put the cookie in the trash, take another protein drink and crank up the music to get passed those demons.

I share my story because I am not ashamed of my mental health issues. We share if we are diabetic, or if we have high blood pressure. To those struggling with your own demons I am here for you.

I know better but....

Apr 19, 2008

I pushed the limits anyway. I have been maintaining my weight for the past month or more. Today I visited my daughter at her work...an ice cream shop. Yeppers, I had to get some and I am paying the piper.
DUMP city. Just too much sugar. Nausea, sweating, feeling faint, dizzy and crampy. It is so not worth it. 
The pouch rules.
I did buy a new dress yesterday from BJ's wholesale club of all places. Due to my chest size and the belly skin, I got a size 12. I brought it home, put it on and must say I look like a million bucks! Got new shorts too, but shoulda taken the 10's.
My neice is getting married in August and I can't wait. I need to get my teeth whitened and think I am going to  have the Zoom procedure done.A dazzling white smile will distract from a few lumps and bumps. I really want a boob job. Maybe next year if Leo makes Chief.
Until later..
Thanks for stopping by

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RNY
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06/06/2007
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