Question of the day...

Is there anything I would have done differently? Well, given a choice, I wouldn't have broken my arm in June... The only other thing I would like to have done is more journaling. I'm always amazed to go back and read what I have been doing and how I have felt. Especially when I'm having a down day, reading the old entries can pick me right up. What is my greatest achievement since surgery? This may not seem like such a big deal, but I am a much better housekeeper now. For a long time, it was just "too much work" to be bothered with. Now my house is a clean, comfortable place to be. It's so much easier to keep it that way when just vacuuming doesn't exhaust me. And my garden is starting to look like someone actually cares about it. Good questions! Deb

Deb, I know this is a little off the track, but what's happening with the horse that caused the break? Do you still have it or did you find a home for it? Nona

Hi, Nona! I still own Libby, but the man I'm working with to find a new horse will take her as a "trade-in" when I decide on her replacement. And, he's pretty sure that we've found the replacement. My biggest hesitation is that it's another mare, but her temperment couldn't be more different from the Liberty Belle. She's an experienced show horse, and is willing to do anything my trainer asks of her. She didn't even bat an eye the other day when the Harley's came right by the ring while she was being jumped around. We'll see, after I'm allowed to start riding again. (Not until next month ) Thanks for asking, Deb

AMEN DEB!!! My house is nearly always clean now! Amazing isn't it! It is a HUGE deal! Tracy

I can't think of anything I would have done differently. I even asked the doctor about every bite I take and he said I am doing well. I have 95 more pounds to lose and my weight loss seems slower then anyone here. I exercise ALMOST every day, and have since the beginning. Water is my hardest thing to get down. I wish I could think of something different to do so I would lose more weight. (At first, I didn't like my doctor's personality. It seemed like he was trying to talk me out of the surgery and he said, "if you think you will lose more then 100 lbs, this surgery is NOT for you."and "it is your fault you are so fat" I kept thinking maybe I should have gone somewhere else, but I didn't want to start over...but he has changed so much. He is fun to talk to now, and very helpful. Maybe he just wanted to weed out people that are serious. I am not sure.) I don't have any GREAT acheivements. I am happy to be able to wear seat belts. I can walk much faster...still hurts my knee to jog. I can put my head to the floor when I stretch. I have a bounce to my step. I am much less self-concious.