Updates and visit to my primary care doc.

Good morning my fellow June bugs! I went to see my primary care doc for a follow-up visit. I haven't been there since January. He was very pleased with my weight loss. I'm being weaned off my blood pressure medication finally!! I have to take a half a pill every other day for the next two weeks and then I can stop it for good. My BP was 100/70 at the office. I haven't lost anymore weight since my surgeon's visit. But that's okay since I haven't started exercising yet. I will be seeing my surgeon next Thursday and will probably get the go ahead and start slowly. My appetite is back something awful. I'm doing the best I can to at least maintain my weight. I am scared though of gaining. Now I am getting comments like, you're all skin and bones; you look anorexic... but I don't feel that way. People aren't used to seeing me so small and I'm not either. I know that I have to be very careful as it is so easy to head down that slippery slope of no return. My pouch still rules though and lets me know when it doesn't like what I am eating. I am so thankful for this tool. I would have never gotten so far in my weight loss efforts without it. I am wearing size 10 skirts and size small jackets now. Who would have thought that? Now, if I could only be happier in my professional life with my job, things would be grand!! Wishing all of my friends, the very best day and week ahead! Love you all!! Hugs, Lucy 484.8/383.4/170/160 pre-surg/surg day/current/goal weight

SUCH great news LUCY... glad your being weaned off the blood pressure meds! YOUR pics are fabulous and your doing so well with the tool KEEP up the great work! hugz lisa

Hi Lisa! Yeah, that is one thing I wanted to be taken off, my medication! How are you feeling? Hope you're feeling better now. Thanks for your response. Hugs, Lucy

Number one- Congrats on the health benefits!!!! That is fabulous!! Number two- tell the nosy people to go take a hike!!!! LOL!! A size 10 is not anorexic and HOW RUDE to say that to you! I think people become jealous or concerned that we are changing from what they are used to. People don't like change. It makes them nervous. Number three- I hope you can find a new job that makes you much happier! Good luck and lots of love, Wendy

Hi Wendy. Thanks for your response. I really think it is because people haven't seen me thin before. I don't really think they are jealous. I think that they may be concerned that I am sick or something. After a long meeting this morning, I need that new job! Hugs and Kisses, Lucy

So happy for your reduction in medication. That's great! People will get used to the NEW you over time, especially your happiness with your new life! Keep up the good work. I too am becoming increasingly less satisfied with my employment. I know I have stayed longer than I should because of lack of self confidence secondary to my obesity. As I continue to lose weight, my confidence is improving. Still, the probability of employment change causes some anxiety. Life is all around changing because of this surgery!! Everything is new!! Have a great day! Diane

Hi Diane! Yes, our lives are changing all the time. At least we are in better shape to get another job. That was one thing I was always concerned about, whether or not someone would hire me because I was SMO. Not anymore!! I was on the lowest dose of BP medication, so it's like I'm hardly taking anything at all. I've been on BP meds for almost 2 years, so that's not so bad. I just wanted to get off of them. Now I can! Yippee! My clothes sizes are changing from day to day. So I'm not buying any winter clothes now. I'm going to hold off for as long as I can and then buy some inexpensive ones until I get my plastic surgery done - that will be either in November or December. I can't wait to get rid of the excess skin and belly apron. That will get me under goal and that's fine with me. I don't think I'll be able to lose much more at this point. These last 10 pounds are going to be a killer for me. Thanks for your response! Lucy

Lucy~ Congratulations on being able to go off of that blood pressure meds. That's awesome! And size 10/ size small~ I don't even know what to say!!! You rock! I'm thrilled for you. Hope you will be able to find another job that will bring you a greater sense of peace and happiness. What a blessing this journey has been, though, huh? You're doing great! Hugs, Kerri

Hi Kerri! I'm happy with the changes but it is so hard to get accustomed to some of them. Lately, all of my bones are popping out! It hurts to sit for any length of time. I have to reposition myself in bed a lot more as my bones ache - no more padding!! My job seems to be the biggest thorn in my life. I lost both of my employees last year when our hospital changed to a long term acute care hospital. There are constant changes that affect my office and workload. I was already way behind before I had emergency surgery. Now it's even worse. My boss has no idea of what is involved. All of this makes me stressed and want to eat! I noticed that since I've come back to work. I am trying to keep a handle on it as I want to get to 160 and get my plastic surgery in November/December. I am so thankful for this surgical tool. I would have never gotten to this point without it! Kerri, how are you doing??? Thanks for your response. I always love hearing from you. Hugs, Lucy

Hi Lucy~ I'm doing okay, but am pretty frustrated with the lack of weight loss this month. I haven't lost anything since the beginning of August. I have, however, lost almost 10 lbs. since my 1 year weigh in on June 23rd, so I guess I can't complain too much. I'm hovering at 181-182. I had sooo hoped to be at 175 before I went back to school, but I don't think that's going to happen. This last month, though, I have really blown it with what I have allowed myself to eat. I didn't binge at all, but I did allow myself times that included sugar, birthday cake, etc. My routine and schedule have all been messed up due to company and traveling. I'm starting back into my exercise regimine as of a couple of days ago. I'm somewhere between a 12 and a 14 in pants, still in a lg or xl on top. You swished waaay past me!! Good for you! I posted a couple of new pics from my 38th birthday a few days ago. They are huge! I told Wendy in a response to one of her posts that when I tried to resize them, they turned out tiny. Hubby took me to Laguna Beach for the day~ we had a great time. Summer is almost over which always makes me sad. I thrive during my time off~ too bad it couldn't be all of the time! Shouldn't complain since most people don't get a summer off!! We are still training for the 1/2 marathon in October. I've done up to 11 miles, but was in absolute exhaustion. I have to be able to fini**** in 4 hours, which I can't do yet. I'm starting to feel the pressure! We will be looking to try to get pregnant after that's over. In addition, we are starting the adoption process to adopt a child from China. We'll see what God opens up. Again, congrats on your fabulous journey. Sorry to hear about the aching bones. I haven't had that too much, except that my collar bones stick way out. My upper body is still much, much smaller than my lower half. Someday will have to have PS all over, but I need to wait until we do or don't have kids before I can do it. I can't wait to hear how yours go. What exactly are you having done? Also, I hope that things mellow with you for your work situation. Are you going to continue where you are, or try to look for something else? Hugs, Kerri