Brenda C.

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Such a beautiful day! - The other week, I ordered a bunch of seeds over the Internet - I always get so excited to play in dirt, maybe I should have been a farmer!  I have quite a few seeds starting on my ...

Rah, Rah, Rah, SIS... - There are days I feel really good about myself, and then there are those days that challenge my resolve.  Today has turned into the later. I have had a very pleasant afternoon. ...

Saturday Seminar... - I went to the WLS Seminar at Virginia Mason with Dr. Hunter today, and baring any problems, I may finally have a surgeon, and soon, have a surgical date. The process is long, bu...

Hot, Hot, Heat... - The first real heat of the Pacific Northwest just came with an ugly sizzle.  To this point, we had only hit 75 degrees TWICE, so hitting upper 90's was rough.  I did minimal work a...

Dr Hunters Intake Visit... - After being up all night - literally!  I had to be at Dr Hunter's Office by 8:30am to fill out info.  When I called to ask about getting an appointment, I was greeted with, "Oh wow...

Step by step, inch by inch... - For those who watched the Three Stooges, you know what comes next! Okay, here we go, again ;)  I made an appointment to see Dr Hunter.  I also finally got a return phone call fr...

Another month... - I am to that "fork in the road" moment.  I have read through my records from UW and Dr. Petek, found some glaring in consistences, but what can one do?  What I have done: Left a me...

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FRIDAY! - My last post somehow did not post - I got bumped off, hmmmmmm. I'll keep this brief, explain more later!  I have a GO! to see Dr. Oh with St. Francis WLS, Jeff is almost home, K...

Monday, that dreaded day... - Most Mondays are not as full as yesterday.  I had a lot to cover from Friday, not to mention other obligations.  Long, sweaty, but fulfilling is how I would describe this last Mond...

Sunshine, Fresh Air, and Water, Ahhh! - I hate to admit this, but today was the first time I actually went to a park around Lake Washington (in Renton), and it was lovely.  I have always felt best living near water, and ...

Taking steps... - I am registered for Dr. Oh's Seminar on Monday, the last spot open.  If I ever had a reason to stick up for myself, this is it.  I will contact Dr. Petek's office Monday, and if he...

Stuck, a little frustrated, but not giving up, yet - I am stymied. I got a call from the Bariatric Team at UW late Friday, and it wasn't the good news I had hoped for.  Last week, I paid to see a mental health professional to get ...

Gardening without the Dodge... - For those who know me, I have a very bad habit of doing things a little differently.  Some may say I do it the wrong way, I say I do it the "other" way ;)  With Jeff gone for two w...

hemochromatosis and gastric bypass... - I had this little thing itching in the back of my head for awhile, so off to the Internet I went. My family has the genetic marker of hemochromatosis, which is too much iron in ...

Working through the pain... - I am physically worn.  I spent Sunday and Monday on a mountain.  Living near Mount Rainier (note: name should be pronounced RAINY ER!) made it a good day trip - both days.  One of ...

Commitment - I have had a difficult two weeks, and I stand by my "Brenda-ism":  What doesn't kill me, just pisses me off! It looks like I may have found the olive branch for my Bariactric Pr...

When you are this big, you just cannot hide... - I have been in a surly mood for a week.  Grrrr, is the best I could muster at some moments.  I did not feel like facing the world, I was just a little pissed off.  Last week, I had...

Back on the road, again... - After the chiropractor, Jeff & I headed back to West Fenwick Park.  Last week I discovered the nasty rash that can cause a weeks worth of discomfort, I have decided to work smart -...

Fifteen Pounds - May 10th, Captains Log... Yeah, that is how I feel staring at the screen & wondering what I want to say.  I spent way too long in the Nutritionists Office, unsure if that is go...

South Puget Sound Meeting - I am back in Washington - woooo!  For anyone in the South Puget Sound Area NOT in a support group, SPS will be meeting in Federal Way, Saturday May 1 from 3pm to 5pm -- a wonderful...

Strange Weather on the Oregon Coast... - I am really enjoying the constant changes in the weather!  We are staying on the beach of Depoe Bay, OR, and it is so funny how one second it is pouring rain, the next it is sunny,...

Off to Oregon - Jeff and I will be meeting his parents on the Oregon Coast, in Depoe Bay.  We haven't told them yet about us getting Gastric Bypass, so it will be interesting to hear their opinion...

Obesity... - As usual, I am always wondering why obesity hasn't been figured out yet.  I found this interesting (I thought it was great) program on PBS... Hope you like it, too ;) FAT: What ...

Why am I fat? - I have asked this question so many different times, in so many different ways:  Why am I fat?  I remember, as a child, asking my mother why was I fat - none of my brothers were.  I...