IM DOING MY HAPPY DANCE AGAIN

I got home last night and couldnt wait till this morning so I could wt in on my home scale. I wt 382 on my home scale the morning of surgery....(the day after on the hospital scale I was up to 394). This morning on my home scale I was down to 352. So Im down 30 lbs from pre surgery wt and 42 lbs from my surgery wt. Today is just 2 weeks too. I know this wont keep up at this rate but its exciting anyway. Today I cant wait to take my shower and actually be able to reach my ankles without having to sit down to shave for fear of falling or cutting myself. Mariah (394/352/ 299 for now 170 final)

That is wonderful Mariah!! I am so excited for you! Aren't you glad to be home in your own bed? Keep up the great work!! Sam

Congratulations on your excellent progress!! Isn't it great when the pants start getting loose? I love that feeling! It certainly makes all of the lifestyle changes worthwhile. Keep up the good work and great attitude!

Congratulations! Getting on the scales if finally exciting! Have a great day. Cindy

Thanks Ladies for all the kind words... Getting on the scales is now something I dont have to avoid now for sure. As for my shower it was great and I got my legs shaved but it still wasnt as easy as I was hoping but OH SOOOOO much better than it had been in the past. I did however experience something I havent had in 2 weeks and thats back pain. From all the bending over in the shower I seemed to have hurt my back. I hadnt had any back pain since before my surgery...I hope this goes away soon. Andy is on his way to pick me up and we are going out for a ride together in one of the old covertables we have. Im so looking forward to it. I wanted to be so energetic when he got here so he could really see a new me...and now Im kinda down cause my back is hurting. Mariah

Check you out!!!! Way to go girl!! I bet that is awesome!!!!! The feelign to lose that weight and I bet you feel alot better too!!! So I have to ask,, do you feel hungry? or what do you feel after the pain is gone from surgery???

Heather its amazing...I personally have not felt hungry at all. My mom had to really keep on me about getting all my meals and protien down becouse so many times I really didnt want to eat. The few times it gets ruff is when I go with family out to eat or even when they eat at home and they are all are enjoying their food/ Meat(any kind) off the grill. My family Grills out usually once a day and the steak, pork, chicken,....even those hot dogs smelled wonderful and a few times My Head wanted me to taste it....but I didnt. Also sometimes watching your old favorites roll across the Tv screen can make u want to run right out and get it. I was a big chocolate fan and its hard for me to see chocolate and not want to put it in my mouth...but Im not hungry....I just want it becouse I always wanted it. Not becouse im HUNGRY Today will be a big test....I'll be having to do it on my own and its already noon and Ive not had one thing...no breakfast no pills and no mom to make me eat. Thing is Im wanting to get back to more my night shift schedule so Im planning on breakfast about 1 which is when I usually get up after working all night. I have to get back on my schedule now instead of my retired mothers schedule....LOL Mariah

Mariah Glad to hear you are home and the weight is really starting to drop off. I know what you mean by the back hurting. It happens every time I bend over and shave my legs Really it may be that you have just used some muscles that you have not used in a long time. I just got home from seeing my Chiropractor and did some adjustments and I feel great right now. I have to go 3 times a week for awhile until I get it loosed up. He and his wife have not seen me since my surgery and they both were totally shocked when I walked in. The last time I was there I was still in my wheel chair. He could not believe how good I look and so did his wife (which really made me feel good) She said I look years younger. Yesterday I went down and saw Dr Cacucci and the Dietician for my 9 month check up. Dr C was extremely pleased and agreed that my problems a few weeks ago was from the multivitamins I was taking was not absorbing into the system. She also agreed with my PCP about have 2 B-12 shots a month instead of the one. Also said that since I am taking B-100 that I could stop taking the B-1 and B-6 since the B-100 has both of them in it. So looks like I am good to go now for awhile. My pastor stopped by yesterday afternoon and I showed him the post I sent you about the gas in church. He got a big kick out of it. He also has a great sense of humor. Even my warped sense of humor. I going to star****er exercises next week at the local Rehab Hospital and see if that will help get me back into shape. I have an appointment with the VA in Marion tomorrow and Ann and I plan to stop off in Converse and see Jennie. I still have her gift back here to pass on to her. Will let you know tomorrow night how she is doing. You take care of yourself and get onto a regular eating schedule and TAKE YOUR PILLS. Catch You Later Papa Dan

Congrats!!! I told you just a few short days ago that those WOW moments were on their way. I am glad they found you and that you are enjoying them. There are so many more to come, kick back,sip sip sip, and enjoy them. Keep a list or put them on your profile, soon you will see over and over how amazing this journey is that you are on! Hugz to you- you are doing AWESOME_ Hugz Dawn

OMG- That is sooo much. I can't believe it! Fantastic job, I bet Andy is going to be real proud of you. Have fun on your drive and keep up the great work. My Mom is comming today and will be here for a month, so I may be slow to respond but I will eventually get to it! I'm so excited for you! Carmen