Hello Everyone -

Just wanted to share that my 2 year surgiversary was on Thursday 7/14 with experiences I have had.

I am happy to report that I have not gained any weight.  I am not losing, but I am not gaining. According to medical reports I should weigh like 140.  Yea, in my dreams.  Personally I think I would look very sick at that weight.  My goal would be to reach 165, but since I have not lost but a couple of lbs. over the last year I am also ok with that.  If I never lost another lb. I am ok with that as well.

FOOD - Eating for me has always been easy after my RNY.  Have never really had any complications, or dumping.   YAY!!!   On the other hand, if I did have dumping I guess the weight would come off this way as well (Ewww).   I also have no issues with sugar but I do limit it.

At about the 1 year mark I did experience I can't handle hotdogs (any type).  I do however eat just about everything.  Believe it or not, Frozen Yogurt (Golden Spoon) does not agree with me.  I can eat a SF ice cream bar with no problems,  I have always loved pasta but it does scare me. Because I am afraid of pasta, rice, bread it is very, very limited.  I sure do miss it though.  A spoon or a couple of bites for me will do and that is a sacrifice I am willing to make to keep my weight loss where it is. 

Stress from work is still a big factor in my life and I find myself looking for chocolate.  I was doing this for a bit and decided to just keep licorice at my desk instead of chocolate.  

EXERCISE - I began taking Zumba classes a few months ago 1 night a week.  I liked it so much I decided to go 3 nights a week.  I recently had to stop taking the classes (personal reasons), but I sure miss it.  I am going back in about 3 weeks.  I thought for sure when I decided to do this I was going to die.  It is actually a great de-stresser for me so I NEED to go back and I am.

CLOTHES - This has been the most amazing thing to go from a size 4x, (36/38) in tops to a size XL and maybe a 1x depending on fabric, and a size 38/40 in pants to a size 18.   Recently went shopping and bought a dress in the Misses section size 18 and was just floored.  My daughter went shopping with me and she hooked me up with matching things and looking summery etc..  I needed a swimsuit and did not find one at Kohls.  I did go to Fashion Bug for this because I do have the extra skin but needed something with a long skirt due to the skin on my thighs.  I found one there in a size 16.  The dress/skirt on it is long enough to cover and not show the extra skin and my daughter said my butt looks cute LOL.  Hubby is in for a surprise on the clothes and swimsuit this week in Vegas (he has not seen any of the clothes).  We are going on Tuesday for 3 nights to celebrate our 24th anniversary.

MEDICATION - Prior to my surgery I was taking a total of 11 medications for a total of 22 pills a day.  This did not include any supplements / vitamins as I have never done that.  Today I take 3 medications for a total of 5 1/2 pills a day plus all my supplements / vitamins.  Diabetes is G-O-N-E.  High blood pressure is completely & totally under control but PCP has me on 1/2 tablet of medication until I lose another 20 lbs.  At the rate I am going, I may never get off of that 1/2 tablet, (need to work on that). The other 5 tablets are for depression and anti-seizure.  I will probably never get off of the remaining 5 tablets.

ENERGY -       WOW!!!    I never let my weight interfere with my daily activities, children or my marriage.  Why should I do that when I let myself get to the weight of 324 lbs and no one else's fault but my own.  Well today I go, go, go.  I do things that I would choose not to do before.  I can climb stairs, go walking, run around the back yard playing with my grown kids without getting winded.  

I LOVE MY RNY!!!!  Anyone who asks, has questions, concerns or just wants to know I tell them. Of course I also let them know that I am one of the very lucky ones with absolutely no complications. 

Since surgery I have made a valiant effort at staying positive on WLS.  This is not an easy thing to go through, it is a mind game and struggle and for some reason being fat in my mind will always be there.  I avoid negative people on WLS as I have no time for them nor the energy to educate them.  This includes family as well.  There are family members I have blocked on my FB account and I no longer talk to because they choose to be negative and ignorant.

I love all my WLS friends here on OH, those I have met along my journey, and the WLS friends I have on FB.

Wishing you all continued success on your journey.  Thanks for reading my long post.
Now I must get moving here as I have lots to do today so we can leave for our mini vacation / anniversary.

Sorry about your tooth Barb! I broke a tooth once on a piece of gum! It can happen any time. I have a dentist appointment Monday (thanks for the reminder!) that i'm going to be dreading all weekend.

I had some friends tell me last night that after all the media hype for carmegeddon, the freeways were pretty light. HOPEFULLY people got the message and will stay away, but we will see as the day progresses. I'm expecting a lot of media coverage. I plan to stay far away from that area, but if their prediction of a 64 mile back up happens, I might be in trouble.

I'm meeting some friends for lunch this afternoon - experiment #2 with eating out. Fortunately, it's a little place where all the healthy people eat, so I'm sure I'll find something to eat.

Thanks Barb, Life is indeed good and God gives me so many blessings every week that I really should not complain about the small stuff. 

Take Care and Keep Smiling. 
Hugs, Amy

All I can say is ROAD TRIP!!!!

Tomorrow at 8 my taxi gets here and off we go. We have no plans other then having fun. Which you all know we do well.

I wont be around until tuesday sometime. I hope to be able to upload my pictures and I am able to share them you all...or most of them.

I wish you all a wonderful weekend.

Luana

Tonight I'm going to finish the cleaning i started LAST weekend tonight so I can enjoy this weekend. 

Hopefully I'll be able to get outside this weekend and go for a walk/light hike.