No longer disabled

Hello everyone, Saw my pulmonologist Thursday. He said my health has turned around so much that he can't justify my disability status!!!! Yes, that is wonderfu, but that means I have to get a real job. All my lab tests say that my pulmonary status is very close to normal and I am no longer in heart failure. My cardiologist told me she has never seen anyone change his health so drastically in such a short time. BTW, I had to fight my pulmonologist to get him to clear me for WLS. Since I have not practiced nursing in 4 1/2 years, many places will not hire me, but I do have an interview at the local nursing home tomorrow. That is not my first choice, but the public health department doesn't look too promising because of the lack of recent experience. It has been 20 years since I worked in a hospital and have no real desire to work in that setting. Please wish me luck. Today, I cleaned house, moved furniture, cooked a good dinner without using any convenience foods, went shopping, and played with my granddaughter. I feel great!!!! Last week I cleaned out my closet and cedar chest. In the chest I found a blouse I bought 27 years ago in the Philippines and had never been able to wear--it fits!! Talked to my brother in Colorado last night and told him my weight and I weigh less than he does. WLS has saved my life in so many ways. I am so thankful for all of you and the encouragement you have given me. I still have not reached my goal, but I am still losing, very slowly. I have lost 3 lbs. since the first of the year and foresee it continuing as now I have no weight limit on my exercising. I feel so free!! Monna 389/197/159

Monna, This is wonderful news! I'm happy to know that you are doing well. Wishing you all the best! Teah

Monna, my dear!! What an absolute success story you are!! How wonderful that your body has responded so positively to the surgery and how great that you took the risk and had the surgery - I'm sure it has saved your life!!! As far as the job, maybe it's better to start in a nursing home type environment and get some recent experience on your resume...keep your eyes peeled and I'm sure the right thing will come along. Love ya, and wishing you continued success all around!! Hugs, Nancy

WONDERFUL!!! You rock Monna!!!!! Ileana