Mary C.
44 weeks post op
Feb 23, 2009
Holy Crap - the time flies by SO fast. I am now down to 190lbs. Which is 10 lbs away from my INITIAL goal of 180lbs. The 180lb mark is the goal weight which my surgeon felt would be good for me - he told me that at one of my pre-op appts. And I figured it was a realistic goal also - it was what I weighed when I got pregnant with Robert - I was healthy, active and felt great. BUT - when I do get to 180 - my family doc and I will look at it again - because my fasting blood sugar is a bit higher than the high normal amount. And diabetes runs in my family. The main reason I had RNY was to avoid the health problems that I already had and those I was headed towards. SO - maybe 180lbs when I was 27 was ok for me. Maybe not now that I am 47 - so we will see. My weight loss is still slow but steady. I am not getting out walking on a regular basis - the weather is the main reason - it's too cold/miserable and/or slippery out. So as DH needs to get more active also - we bought a good treadmill a few days ago and put a TV in front of it - I actually don't mind it - so until the spring comes with more favorable walking conditions - the treadmill it is. But I do miss the fresh air and getting outdoors part. We have been out on ski doo a bit this winter. I am able to enjoy it again- for the last few years at my heaviest weight - it was not comfortable or fun at all. But - I'm loving it again! I'm also hoping to get skiing (downhill) - at least once this winter. Work is CRAZY - we keep wondering how much more busy our ER can get before something terrible happens - every day it is getting harder and harder to give the care to our patients that they deserve and that we WANT to give. Health Care is in such a terrible mess- the whole system - not just the nursing shortage - there is no easy fix for it - I just hope to finish and retire and done with it, with my nursing license and my mind and body intact! So - that's about it my friends - life is good - and I'm so thankful that I continue to do well and feel great. I don't take it for granted - not one day goes over my head that I don't realize how lucky I am to have had this surgery and been able to reclaim so much of my life. Chow for now!
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About Me
Glovertown,
Location
28.0
BMI
Surgery
04/17/2008
Surgery Date
Jan 20, 2007
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