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I had my Three month check up with the surgeon today. Actually, I see the WHOLE team this week (psych, Physical therapist and nutritionist). By his scale I am down 48 pounds since surgery. He is pleased – although he did want me to UP my exercise. Dang Sadist!!! Haha

 All my lab work is GREAT, all my levels are normal and I continue to be off ALL medications! ALLELUIA! I do not need to go back to see him for three more months and if I keep going at this rate – I will be close to goal by then! Wow!!!

I just got back from having the TIME of my LIFE in Chicago . I went with a group from the singles board and it was a blast. I did this trip last year about this time and at that point I was a pre-op. I felt out of place last year because I did not quite fit in and understand what they were going through. This year it was so different for some reason. And it is not because I am now post op – for they did not treat me any different. I guess I was just more comfortable with myself. I could get on the dance floor without being self conscious. I could walk around downtown without being out of breath. I had clothes that FIT and actually looked ok on me. I could joke about stomach noises and farting and dumping. I could understand the ups and downs that this surgery brings with it. And I could just be myself and it was OK. I did not have to pretend to be someone I was not, or try to impress anyone to fit in. It felt nice.

 So to ALL my chi-town peeps, especially my roomies and bed mates (kellee and debi). Thank you for letting me be ME and thank you for everything else!

Decided to finally post my goal list now that I am home and feeling good! Some I have already been able to cross off and I am not even 2 weeks out of surgery!!!!

GOALS

Wake up after surgery - done 8-1-06
No immediate complications - done 8-4-06 (day I got released from hospital)
Lose 25 pounds - done 9-1-05 (pre-op)
Lose 50 pounds - done 8-15-06
Lose 75 pounds - done 10-6-06
Lose 100 Pounds - Done 11-1-06
Lose 125 Pounds
Lose 150 Pounds
Be under 200 – DONE 10-30-06
Be under 175 - Done 1-10-07
Be under 150
Wear a size 18 - done 9-1-06
Wear a size 14 - done 10-1-06
Wear a size 10
Weigh less than shelly - DONE
Weigh the same as Terri
Blood work normal  - Done three months out
Off all meds (besides vitamins) - done 8-11-06
Off Cpap - done 8-11-06
Not have back problems
Not have knee problems - DONE
No more swelling in ankles
Housework without getting winded - DONE
Carry laundry up both flights without getting winded – DONE
Be able to stand and do dishes (or whatever) without back hurting
Go horseback riding
Be able to cross my legs - DONE
Go back and finish getting my black belt (only one belt away)
Wear a bathing suit without being self conscious
Not have thighs touch
Be able to buy something sexy at Victoria secret - DONE
Wear normal clothes off the rack - DONE
Buy "cute" shoes in a normal size (and be able to SEE them!) - DONE
Fit in the bathtub comfortably - DONE
Get a bike and go on a ride with my kids
Tie Shoes comfortably - DONE
See some bones - DONE
Climb a rock wall to the top
Spend the day at Six flags and ride ALL the coaster
Be able to wear ankle bracelets and cute jewelry that fits - DONE
Take a vacation and be able to DO things
Go dancing all night long - DONE
Be able to Run - DONE
Get a tattoo
Wear shorts
Feel good about myself
Not be so self conscious about myself
Be Happy with who I am

Here I am Two months out and loving life! I am down about 35 pounds since surgery and about 70 since my highest. All my blood work is back in normal range and I feel great! It is hard to believe I get enough nutrients to sustain myself, but I guess I do. I finally went out and bought some new clothes. It was hard to let go off some of my bigger clothes for some reason. I guess because they are “comfortable” in a way. Know what I mean?

Many people have started to notice now. In the beginning 20 or 30 pounds did not make a big difference, but now it seems like my body is changing almost every day. Kinda weird! I have not told a lot of people about the surgery, just family and close friends. Not that I am ashamed or anything – I am just kind of private and I do not want others treating me different or acting weird around me!

I can not wait to see what the next couple months bring.

Well I had my first experience with the foamies and throwing up this weekend. It was because I ate to fast and did not chew well enough! We were on a mini-vacation and I just was not paying attention to what I was doing. Won't be doing that again anytime soon.

On a better note - I normally do not do much swimming because I am SO self conscious, but this time I took my swimsuit with me and decided what the heck! I will try it. But when I went to put it on - it was SO big that there was NO way it was going to stay on while I was in the water. I figured here is ANOTHER vacation where I will sit on the sidelines.

But then my daughter told me she brought and extra suit (yea right!), but I wanted to sit in the hot tub so I tried it. IT WAS A SIZE 14!! And it fit!! And it did not look half bad! I actually felt like I looked kind of good. Defiantly did not feel like everyone was staring at me - which is a start!

We had a great time! Did lots of swimming and played mini golf and even went hiking at the state park. It was a beautiful weekend and hopefully next time my suit will be even a smaller size!