My latest Update

Hey folks!! On the down side ---I'm still having pain with every breath and intense pain when I breathe deep, yawn, hiccup, sneeze or cough. My PCP says it's either Chronic pleurisy or Lupus Serositis, and they're referring me to another specialist and a CT scan. I'm on antibiotics and will start steriods again tomorrow. I'm on one type of pain pill for daytime and a narcotic at night. On the upside - I've now blown past my surgeon's minimum weight for me pre-reconstructive surgery of 140. I'm now at 137 my BMI is 24.3. And I'm still losing...slowly but still losing. I'm so ready to feel good, so I can get out and enjoy the benefits of my weight loss. I have an appointment with a PS tomorrow and I'll see what he says about reconstructive surgery after just 9 months. My hip joints would definitely benefit from having this extra loose hanging hide that I have swinging between my hipbones removed. Hopefully he will agree that it's time for it to be gone as well. Well I guess that enough gretching and moaning for one post!! Va @ goal??

VA: I sure hope they find find the answers for you soon. I know I have had some small medical problems and not exercising as I should. It sure is nice to not plan around how you feel at the moment. Congraulations on surpassing your goal.

Hi Va! I didn't realize you were having respiratory problems. I've added you to my prayer list for healing. I hope your doctors find the problem and fix it -- ASAP!!! Take care, -Marcie

VA, God bless and heal you! My prayers are with you! Congrats on the new loss and I hope the plastics go smoothly for you You are such a sweet person you deserve the best! Hang in there Elizabeth M