Shatcher
13 Months Post-Op
Jun 15, 2008
I'm still not able to tolerate red meat, pasta, rice, cow's milk, or sugar over 9grams or a combine sugar/sugar alcohol of 12. I'm still adjusting but obsessively searching sites to find good recipes that I like and can be family friendly.
I have a new horse and she's wonderful. Her registered name is Biscotte and her barn name is Birdie. I'm having some difficulty finding the energy to ride sometimes but I'm working through that and trying my best. I'm hoping to show her this coming weekend.
My kids are a blast! They are getting so big so fast. The new daycare is working out marvously ~ they so enjoy it!
Well...it's bathtime so I'm off to give 2 tired kids a bath. Thank you for taking the time to read my blog.
Beyond 1 year
Apr 12, 2008
. My bloodwork looks perfect according to my surgeon ~ I feel wonderful!! He would like to see me gain 10-15 pounds as I am 13 pounds below my ideal weight for my height. I should be between 135/146 and I'm at 123. 
Well...WTF??? I have never, nor ever dreamed, I would be told I needed to GAIN weight after working so hard to lose it. Kinda funny and really hard for my mind to grasp at this time. The Nut. wants me to add up to 400 extra calories at day. My PCP suggested this back in February. So, I've been working on it and have successfully added 150 in the past month. I will attempt to bump it up another 50 - 100 calories at the beginning of May. I decided if I add slowly my body should tolerate it better.I started riding again now that the weather is better. It's been a little difficult with my new work schedule but I'm trying to get in twice a week at least. I'm hoping to go today when the kids are down for a nap!! I did get time in enough to ride 2 horses on Wed!!! Yesterday was beautiful but I opted to play with the kids.
I took my wedding ring in to be resized. It can't be
because it has a design all the way around. I did have my diamond sent out and will take my Mother's ring and family ring in to be redone this week. Guess I just get a new wedding band 
hubby's going to love that!!Life is good...I'm very happy!!! I never dreamed my life could be so different in a matter of 1 year. 1 year ago I was in ICU suffering and fully regretting my decision to have this surgery. Now...it's the best thing I could have ever done for myself.
I did it...I did it...I did it
Mar 11, 2008
Got the job
Mar 04, 2008
So, I got the job and accepted it!! Yeah and OH MY GOD. I start on Monday 3/10. I've been going through so many emotions leaving my job and friends of 13 years for something new and no friends. Wow, so unlike me. I've been struggling with the scale too. It was stuck at 129 but I made it to 127.6 on Sunday. I've been struggling to get in 800 calories and would like to bump up to 900 but I'm so double-minded about it. Eat more?? I worked so hard to get where I am I don't want to risk gaining. Spring is almost here so I will be able to ride on a regular basis which will increase my exercise a ton. That should help. My first show (competition) is May 17th and I'm so looking forward to it.
Okay I'm rambling and need to get my mind straightened out...thank you for listening.
A life's decision
Feb 16, 2008
As many of you read yesterday I'm contemplating changing jobs. This is so very emotional for me. I hate change and next to my surgery this is probably the hardest decision to make. I've been at my current job for 13 years. I love my job but there is no room for to move up the ladder as they say. I've been training for 3 years and it's so much fun...that is what the new job will be, if I get it. I have an interview on Tuesday and I'm so very nervous but excited at the same time. I may be putting the cart before the horse because who knows they may not even offer me the job. My deciding factor will be the amount of pay and if I can get affordable health insurance for me and my family. Oh well...just have to wait and see I guess. Thank you all for listening to my rambling. I appreciate it.
Not sure...
Jan 16, 2008
I bought a new outfit this weekend and I was so overjoyed that the shirt was a SMALL (4/6) and the pants were a junior 9!! I wore the outfit yesterday and got so many compliments and "WOW you look awesome"! I smiled all day!!!! My girlfriend made me let her take a picture with my camera phone and insisted I send it to a friend who lives in Florida as well as my husband (he worked away from home so didn't see me in the morning). Our friend called and couldn't say enough!!! My husband sent a text message "that's a good picture". He saw me when he got home but didn't comment on how good I looked...I was crushed.
But...my co-workers have been my major support system through this all. I would get no compliments is it weren't for them. I love my co-workers, no my friends.
I get nervous people will get upset now that I'm happy with how I look for the first time in my life! I'm upset because my husband doesn't comment on my weight loss other than to say "that's enough". I'm PMSing and need some bolstering I guess....thanx for listening.
