Five months ago today!

I can't believe it's my five month anniversary. And as of today I've lost a total of 93 lbs!! I am pretty buzzed about that. I went to the doctor on Monday and he has completely adjusted my blood pressure meds - I was taking two a day, I am now on 1/2 a day, and he said probably another 15 lbs and he will take me off completely. My bp was 103/63!! He was escatic, as was I!! My health has so much improved, and that was what I wanted out of this surgery. That might be hard for some of you younger ones to appreciate, but we are doing so much for the good of our health by losing this weight. I feel like a teenager!! Sometimes I think back to five months ago, and I remember what Dave C said 'hang on for the ride of your life'. That has been so true, just in this short time. I sometimes wish I could go back and do it all over again, just knowing what I know now. Just to relax and enjoy the ride!! I am exercising every day, although I have sort of dropped out of water aerobics. Too dang cold!! But I do pilates, Curves, yoga, and of course my dancing. Love my workouts. I want to get a bike, although there aren't many good roads in my area to ride and I don't know about putting it my car to go someplace. But we'll see. I am going to California next week to spend a couple of weeks there with my family. This will be the first time any one in my family has seen me since surgery. I can tell you my daughters are going crazy they are so excited!! Even my grandkids are anxious to see me. Sort of makes me feel like a movie star!! My 12 year old granddaughter (Kjersti) wants to take me to her class to show me to her friends!! How awesome is that!! I've learned so much, and all of it has been from you all. You are so helpful in every way -- from protein, exercise, vitamins, feelings -- I just don't know what I would do without you. Thank you all for huddling with me. I love you!! love donna

I am so excited for you, you are right i have learned so much from everyone in here too. I hope ur family goes crazy when they see you.. good luck donna.

Hi Heidi - I don't know what I would do without the folks around here. You can ask anything - from pooping to sex!! Love it!! Well we'll see what happens when I go to San Diego. My daughters are excited, but they may be disappointed?? I'm not sure what they expect!! love donna

Donna! I am so happy for you. You are looking great! If you were my Grandma I would show you off too. Today is also my five month anniversary. I was hoping to be under 200 lbs. (I started out at 296) but that didn't happen...my current weight is 216. But I did go out yesterday to buy a new pair of jeans because mine weren't fitting so great anymore and I am down to a size 20!!!!!!!!!!!! The day of surgery I was in a size 30! I am going to go down to curves today and check it out. I have been hearing they are great and maybe that will be the push I need to get under 200 by my six month anniversary. Anyhow I just wanted to let you know how great you were looking! Melanie And I loved that pengiun story!

Hi Melanie, yeaaaa for us!! We are doing it!! And thank you for the grandma comment!! I hope they are proud!! It's good to set little goals for yourself, I do that too. But I am always realistic and try not to overset so I won't be disappointed. Do the same, honey. I don't know how fast you are losing -- I have really slowed down -- but losing 16 pounds in a month, for me, just ain't going to happen!! Now if it does for you, great!! I will die of envy. But like this month (January) I really only lost about 3 lousy pounds. Just don't know what happened, but nothing was moving. I like Curves. It's a nice workout and good for getting back into the routine. Give it a try. love donna p.s. Congratulations to you cutie on your size 20s!! I remember when I got into an 18 I couldn't believe it. I saved the size label (with the price on them!!) and put it in my memory book!! To be in the 'teens -- wow!! You're almost there. And keep trying on the smaller sizes. A friend of mine told me she completely skipped 18 and went into 16!! Can you imagine!!

Way to go Donna!! I'm doing the Happy Dance for you, and I'm right behind you at 86 pounds! I know exactly the joy you feel about your weight loss. It's like being in your life, and just no****ching it go by. Thanks for all your kind words and support, it's meant so much to me. Linda R PS: The new picture...you look so skinny! Isn't that a hoot!

Hi Linda -- thank you for the happy dance!! I pretty much do that all the time these days!! I don't know why, I am just so happy. I've always known that weight plays a big role in how I feel, emotionally, but I just never really realized how big!! love donna

Hey Donna, I wanted to post this yestarday but was running off to a meeting. I keep picturing you at the airport. How cool is that going to be. You will not only be comfortable in the seat you may be able to sit back cross your legs and read a magazine. No more trying to hide into a ball. I told my DH that I want to take a trip just to prove to myself that I am beyound all that pain of travel from before. hope the trip is fab. Enjoy the granddaughters donna

Hi Donna, yes the plane trip is going to be scary. Just all the old memories of so many stressful trips. I need to call the airlines and be sure I have an aisle or window seat. I still don't want the middle. I wonder if I'll be able to put the little table down? I never could do that. I always laughed cause my food would slide backwards. I looked around and I was the only one that had the table at an angle! By the way I have three granddaughters and eight grandsons, so I get to do both girly and boy things!! Should be fun. I can't wait. Thanks also for the tip about your brother and the bike. That's a good idea. My birthday is coming up and I think I'll start hinting for one. Well, heck, maybe I'll just go get it myself!! I'm not a good hinter!! Have a good weekend, and talk to you later!! You're a busy executive lady, I know. I used to be, but quit working about a year ago. I'm loving this retirement business!! love donna

Hi again, I am going to end up posting twice---- My brother is very into biking. He bought a regular bike and a stand that he uses in the house. There is also an application that he uses with the internet so that he can ride against people all over the country.. just a thought. again donna