Just lurkin around..

Hi everyone! I cant believe it has been so long already since my surgery! 7 weeks tomorrow! WOW! I actually go into my 6 week checkup tomorrow (not sure why they are off, but oh well). I am doing really well and not having any problems. I was originally 303 before the surgery and now down to 246. (57 lbs for those of you who dont have a calculator HOLY CRAP!! Its just amazing! I went shopping this weekend as my clothes were falling off of me and I went from a shirt size of 30/32 to a 18/20 and pants 28 to a 18/20! I think the ones I am wearing right now are 18. I just couldnt believe it! It makes me so happy!!!! Overall things are going very well with me. I am moving back to Madrid this weekend so my kids can be back in their school and closer to their friends and their dad. My ex and are slowly talking through all of our problems, but not to reconcile. Just so we can remain friends. I met someone Friday night and he is just amazing! Same situation as me with the divorce issue and having full custody of kids. We spent alot of time together this weekend and included all the kids (he has 2 and I have 3). It was great! We have a date again this Saturday and I can not wait!!!!! BTW..LISA..u look FABULOUS!!!!!!!!! I love your picture!!!!!!!!! I need to get a new one of me too..maybe this weekend! Deanne..where is your picture????? I hope everyone is doing well and for all those newbie losers...hang in there..it gets SOO much better! Janine

Janine, I was just thinking of emailing you again (I did last week not sure if you got it or not). I have been like you a lurker lately. I do post every now and then. I need to figure out the picture thing so I can post something soon. (I might have to contact you on how to post a picture.) I need to start looking at new clothes, I know that all the stuff I have been wearing is getting way to big even the smaller size things that I have. Right now I am wearing a size 22 pants and they are way to big. My size 2XL are huge and XL t-shirts are also getting bigger. It makes me happy to see the progress that I have made as well. I am sure you look great!!!! I am glad that you have found someone that will make you happy...he sounds like he is treating you nice!! Also that you and ex can remain friends for the kids sake and get along will be wonderful for everyone in the future! Keep in touch~~ Deanne

Thanks Janine, you are looking amazing yourself! It truly is an amazing journey. I am mostly a lurker these days, I spend most of my time here on the main forum, lots more action over there. But I am always faithful to the iowa board. I have a hard time finding time to be on the computer much at all. I am so busy and active now! Why did I not do that sooner. I work with my trainer twice a week. She is my saviour. If anyones wants info about her I will be glad to give you her card, or you can come shadow my workout to see what we do. I am her 2nd bypass client so she knows our limitations. She will be talking to Mercy Cap this week to see if they can do a colaboration with patients interested in a personal trainer. I personally can not imagine life without her! I enjoy exercising.....except maybe today, I am little stiff. But the pain is so worth the reward! Janine you are going to pass me right on by if you keep losing like that. Congrats! I wish I was losing like that! I will take slow over nothing at all. I go in for my 6 week appt the day before Turkey day! I'm excited. I still eat the same things everyday, so if anyone has any ideas of things to change it up a bit, I would love to hear from you. I am starting Tae Kwon Do tonight, so everyone say a prayer, I am the queen of uncoordination and lack of balance. Or if you want to come watch, the show is free! haha