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Topic: RE: Put a smile on my face
I too do not post much! But, that being said, my hubby got me a new bike and Saturday we went out and rode for about an hour and a half and it was amazing to be able to do that and not feel like dying. Thanks Dr Ikramuddin for changing my life!! Down 108# and maintaining. Yeah!!!!!!!!
Topic: RE: Put a smile on my face
I'm not one to post much but I do watch the board and lurk! But when Darla put this challenge out there I had to!!! A co-worker got a new winter jacket a few weeks ago (good sale) and when I saw it, I said MINE!! I really liked her new jacket and she said try it on...well she is as big as my little finger and I laughed at her. After the crowd cleared, I asked her if I could try it on and wallaaaa it fit ME!! ME!!! I was shocked!! It was a medium and I had plenty of room. Had a big smile the rest of the day! All this time post surgery and I still have a hard time 'seeing' myself as the smaller version.
Topic: RE: New to OH, but not so new to WLS
Thanks Paul! I've been journaling off and on for years and cutting back on portion sizes. Unfortunetly, my weight has yo-yo'd since I was a kid, and hasn't changed. Other than gaining.
Topic: RE: New to OH, but not so new to WLS
Hi and welcome to our forum. We will try and support you as best we can. So you have been looking towards better health for nine years? What are your goals have you been doing towards reachiing these goals?
55# Lost pre Surgery on 2/15/10, 100+ # lost post surgery
Topic: New to OH, but not so new to WLS
I just wanted to drop in and say hi!!! I've been researching and contemplating wls for about 9 years. However, I'm new to OH and looking for LOTS of information and support!! Thanks so much in advance.
Topic: RE: Put a smile on my face
Believe me, I totally understand about the knees!! I'm trying to put off total knee replacement of both knees as long as possible. My left knee is partially replaced, plus I had ACL reconstruction. Knees are tricky things. I'm just glad I can still run on them--I told my doctor I'm going to use them up!! 
Walking is awesome exercise, too! I met a lady walking at the MOA the other day who is 93 years old. She only walks on the carpeted parts to save her legs, but she goes back and forth. She told me as long as you're moving forward, it's all good. She was great!
Are you doing the 5K with us? I need to check the team list, but it looks like we have a good team going. I'm excited!!
Walking is awesome exercise, too! I met a lady walking at the MOA the other day who is 93 years old. She only walks on the carpeted parts to save her legs, but she goes back and forth. She told me as long as you're moving forward, it's all good. She was great!
Are you doing the 5K with us? I need to check the team list, but it looks like we have a good team going. I'm excited!!
Topic: RE: Put a smile on my face
I wish my 45 years of obesity (and a couple of car accidents that didn't help matters) wouldn't have ruined my knees. I would like to be able to run, but a short trot is about all I dare put them through. I'm no slug, I can walk any distance. But the jarring that comes with running makes it a no-go for me.
YAY YOU for doing so well with it!!!
YAY YOU for doing so well with it!!!
Imperfect does not = unsuccessful
Topic: RE: Put a smile on my face
What a great thread, Darla!
My best WOW moment recently was the MDRA Lake Johanna 4 mile race. I posted about it before, but I am still quite chuffed that I ran so fast. I didn't think I had it in me, but I finished four miles in 38:07, which is an average pace per mile of 9:26. Two years ago I wouldn't have even been able to walk 4 miles, much less run them. One year ago, I could not have run the whole 4 miles, though I would have finished. This year--WOOT!--a personal record.
I'm so looking forward to our group 5K next weekend--I'm hoping to run another personal best and cheer for the whole group, too!
My best WOW moment recently was the MDRA Lake Johanna 4 mile race. I posted about it before, but I am still quite chuffed that I ran so fast. I didn't think I had it in me, but I finished four miles in 38:07, which is an average pace per mile of 9:26. Two years ago I wouldn't have even been able to walk 4 miles, much less run them. One year ago, I could not have run the whole 4 miles, though I would have finished. This year--WOOT!--a personal record.
I'm so looking forward to our group 5K next weekend--I'm hoping to run another personal best and cheer for the whole group, too!
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