Monica's musings from the road

Hello to you all from Monica, full time RVer and loving it. John and I have been busy, yet relaxed, and truly enjoying our new lifestyle, living in our RV and semi-traveling. We left New Hampshire in mid July and are currently staying in a wonderful RV park in East Lyme, CT. Aces High is a great RV park and we are really glad to be here. We go to the Rhode Island beaches often, spent 5 hours there yesterday and it was fabulous. We can even bring our dog, Diablo to the beach now and he has a fun time walking the beach and playing in the waves. He learned quickly not to drink the water and we bring plenty of good water for him to refresh himself with. We have fun. I am currently weighing in at 186lbs, a total loss so far of 144lbs. I am healthier, happier, sexier, and so thankful each day for Gastric Bypass surgery and the new life I have. No more asthma, diabetes in control (last A1c 5.6), great lipids, healthy iron, vit D, and no anemia. Less arthritis pain in the knees and so much more energy. I am scheduled for breast reduction, 2 hernia repairs, and a panni removal on Monday, Sept 25th at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield MA. The surgeries are insurance approved and covered. The approval process took a long time almost 8 weeks, but I got it. I am using Dr. Brooke and Leah Kenney for this plastic surgery and my WLS, Dr. Faillo for the hernia repair. I will keep you updated on my progress. Many new people on the board and I welcome you all and say hello to all the great people here who have been so helpful to me in my own journey. Monica 330/186/160-hopefully Healthier, happier, sexier, and thankful each day....I took back my life!

Hi Monica I'm glad your enjoying your travels. I'll write more later when I start feeling better. I'm off to bed with a bad head cold HUgs Donna

WOW Monica. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers on the 25th. I am so excited for you. If you ever make a trip to my area, let's arrange to meet for a coffee. You are an inspiration. Thanks for sharing your musings with us. Karen G Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hi Monica, Good luck on your upcoming surgery. I am happy for you. (((hugs))) Diana

Hi, Monica! I'm thinking of you today and hoping all goes well for you. My husband and I are thinking of doing what you and your husband are doing with the RV life. When you're feeling better, please email me. I've got dozens of questions. mary