so what is new w/ you?

Just figured I'd post and say hi! Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and spent it with as many annoying family members as possible. I went to South Jersey to visit my parents and some other family members. Had a great time with them.

Even though I have not made it to goal weight yet, I decided to go see some plastic surgeons to see what kinds of procedures I might need, how much weight I would need to lose and how much money it looks like I will have to shell out to get myself where I want to be. I'm scared and excited about the process. I am so ready to move on from being the person who has a life focused around her weight and food.

I have started back on the exercise kick. I am inconsistent but there is this desire inside of me to be consistent. Last night I spent an hour and a half at the gym and thoroughly enjoyed it. I ran a quarter mile on the treadmill at 4.5 pace 2.5 times in a 30 min period. my goal is to one day run a whole mile without stopping.

I am dating someone new too! I met him online in October and we have been going strong ever since. I am taking is slow and luckily that is the type of person he is. I am so enjoying having a partner in my life to do things with. Plus he is #1 in the cuddle department.

I started a new job in July and it is going pretty slow. I am not sure what my future holds but I do have a job interview for the government on Thursday. I do not know that I will take it, since it will keep me at APG but it is nice to have options!

So all and all, life is going very well. Having RNY has truly transformed my life completely. I used to ask myself why i was here....now i ask, ok what is next to do! I hope that many of you experience this transformation as well.

If anyone is new here and has questions, feel free to contact me. I will be 3 years out in february and have experienced it all.

So that is what is new w/ me. How bout you?

Nicole,

Congratulations on your wonderful progress.  I really don't have much experience, since I am only  2 weeks out.  Keep up the great work.


Linda

Linda,

two weeks out! wow! I hope things are going well. Let us know if you have any questions.

and thanks!

Nicole

Nicole great post ! I am happy for you. It is so nice to see you happy & excited ! The post was wonderful and a wonderful summary of your life. Keep up the good work hope to see you soon !   Hugs, Julie

thanks julie!!!

board is still very dead unfortunately. i hope you are doing well.

Hi Nicole,

I managed Thanksgiving at my in-laws in Florida without gaining any weight.  How...Don't know as there was enough food to feed the whole community.  Saw that you are looking into plastics.  I had my lower body lift, breast lift and upper and lower blepharoplasty by an amazing surgeon.  I'll give you his info if you're interested.

Terri

oh yes please!

Larry H. Lickstein, M.D.
Cosmetic Surgery Center of Maryland
8322 Bellona Avenue, Ste. 300
Towson, MD  21204
410-296-0414
www.cscmd.com

(He's partnered with Dr. Michael Cohen who is very big in post mastectomy reconstruction.)

Here is the link directly to the info page on Dr. Lickstein. He's not the cheapest, but my husband and I wonder if he can walk on water...HE'S THAT GOOD!

http://www.drcohenplasticsurgery.com/plastic_surgeons_in_mar yland_2.html