Update on me (long as usual)

First off, my apologies for being so silent since I went back to work. But I made it back in time for the end of a major project that we placed in production today. wohooo! I'm free for a while. I see Dr. Peters on Monday for my 3 month but, the bloodwork is all in and all numbers are good except for the numbers that meaure the protein intake for the past 2 - 3 weeks. I forget what it is called. But this was expected for I had sinus infection. The antibiotics inflamed my ulcers and gave me a yeast infection in my mouth and throat so my intake has been off. I was quite pleased to see all the other results. I have been having a lot of problems with light-headedness and dizzyness. Even to the point of almost passing out during our concert and having to be helped off the stage. It seems the hotter it is the worse the problem. My pcp feels I am not getting enough salt so has instructed me to have a salty snack and load up on water before I do any outside activtities and then of course, drink drink (which I'm doing) while I'm out. My main problem right now is some neurophy I am having in my lower right leg and foot. I can't wear closed toe shoes, because i can't control my toes and they curl up in my shoes. It was weird today watching my doctor do anything she wanted to with my big toe while I was trying to resist her. It was like I wasn't doing anything and I could not feel, could only see what she was doing. My B12 was fine so that's not the problem. Today was worse than yesterday. If I walked without conciously thinking about it then my foot would drag. She feels that whatever this is is likely to continue to progress. She sent me for more bloodwork which I had done as soon as I left her office. She was checking for lyme disease and a couple of other things. I also have to get an MRI on my lower spine and an EMG (I have no idea what that is) I will call tomorrow and schedule them. Other than that! I am doing awesome! Down 71 lbs in just over 3 months. I remain in awe at the how the weight has come off. I am in a 2 week stall right now, but that I think was long overdue so I'm not worried about the no loss. Anyway, that's the update on me! I hope each and everyone of you dear people are doing well! *hugs* Gigee

Gigee, I am so glad you posted. I was wondering how you are doing. 71 lbs. That is awesome. I hope all the other problems fall into line and don't cause you anymore problems. I am doing great and am amazed at how easy the ride has been so far (of course it is ONLY 3 weeks!) I had a little bit of pain in my stomach yesterday and today, but I realized I was not eating enough. I am feeling better now. It is strange to not be hungry or thristy. Please take care of yourself and keep us posted on you. We all care about you. ((hugs)) Ellen

I am so happy to hear how well you are doing! And I too am the same way, even after 3 months. If I don'****ch the clock I forget to eat. I am just not hungry. I suppose that will change after a while but I'll enjoy this ride while I can lol. That 71 lbs is amazing to me. I weigh less now than I have weigh in 24 odd years. I was talking to my brother yesterday and we discovered that I weigh less than him now. I am at 226 an he is at 230. That has been years. I think I gloated I hope you make it to the next PMRI Saturday meeting. I would love to see you!! Gigee

BIG ((((((((HUGS))))))) Girlfriend! Gosh I have missed your posts. I hope the foot gets better soon...there are lots of shoes to be bought! You are doing amazing work with that loss....GOSH 71 lbs in three months...Very proud of you! Must be all those nights you spent with the blender that got you to where you are! I have been biking it for exercise....You let me know when you are ready and we will go cruising the neighborhood with the cool two wheels! I go for testing on the 12th....Get to see my hottie surgeon then and of course the best news of all is my 200lb milestone has been reached. I think that leaves me only 75 to go....Hottie Surgeon will be so proud of me! I am going to get him to wink at me this visit....I deserve at least a wink.....I am so happy he postponed my appt.....I wanted to make this milestone before I saw him. I feel great. I am a happier person too....I feel very lucky to have met so many wonderful supporters through this journey. Ya have been so wonderful. Hope to see you soon.....I won't recognize you soon! Debbie

Here's a plus Debbie.... I get to go out and buy a bunch of new sandals now! wohooo! Gee I love shoes lol. You want me??? On a bike???? hahahahahahahahahahahaha. Do they come with tractor seats? I'm thinking I need a picture of this hottie surgeon. So when you go for your checkup get one of the two of you together and post it! I better get up from here and head to work, I'm gonna be sooo late! Good thing they love me! Gigee

Here is a link to hottie surgeon's profile...http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/bariatric+surgeon+profile+Mathew+Kirkland+cbs.html I think you are right....I need a picture of the two of us....I wonder if he will bite! Yeah Baby! He has the bluest eyes I have ever seen on a man.... My bike has a tractor seat! You can do it!!! I know you are up to the challenge. Sandal shopping....hmmmmmm not a bad idea! Do they come with cute bags too? Debbie

Hijack: Debbie. Found your post buried here. You need to shout from the rooftops on this topic. Double Century Club member. That is such an accomplishment. Congrats on the 200 lbs girl. 75 more should be a walk in the park. ((HUGS)) Elissa

Elissa, I don't think any thing gets buried on this site...I read it all. Thank you so much for your support. I hope you are right about the other 75.....You are right its an accomplishment...Can I put that on my resume? LOL (((HUGS))) Debbie

Debbie ---- Congrats, congrats, congrats on the double-milestone. You must feel absolutely wonderful!!!! :*) :*) :*) I am soooooooo happy for you!! Did you hit any plateaus along the way?? I feel like I've been in one for 3 to 4 weeks now. I am not yet discouraged even though I have even gone up 2-3 pounds here and there, then lose that again, but I am teetering at the 265 mark. It's funny because I just need to get to 262 to reach my 100-lb. loss mark. WHat the H?? Did this ever happen to you? I think about doing these plateau-busters I hear people talking about (doing only protein for 2-3 days) but then I think, it's going to come off on its own if I'm just patient. I don't know what to do!! Anyway, Congrats!! You look fabulous and you're such an inspiration to me! Love, Kristen

Kristen, Thank you for your sweet words! I was checking out your profile...You are doing well and the photos show it! You should be very proud of yourself there girlie!!! Plateaus....I hit more than my share of them....I am going to say I stalled more than I loss! I believe I hit about 6 in this journey. I just switch up my routine and that seems to help me. Sometimes I think I do too much exercise so I take a few days off and the scale will start to move. I change my diet around and play with calories and protein counts. I figure you should have it go up and down vs straight so the body keeps guessing what you are doing vs getting familiar and adapting! I will tell you I stalled at 99 lbs for the longest time....I was never so frustrated...I went up and down until finally I kicked it to 100lbs! They are tough but it does get tougher on us as we go further out and we start to realize it takes alot to get alittle off. It does too! I have to work harder to get the weight off. But in the long run its worth the work. I feel so good. With the exception of the stomach pain which I have been getting last month....but with the help of the purple pill that is becoming a thing of the past. I am so looking forward to see 1's again! HUGS Debbie