An update on me
Hey everybody - it seems like it's been forever since I was on here and really participating. We're not supposed to be on the internet at work anymore so that has definitely cut into my prime computer time. I try and read posts at night but my laptop hasn't been very cooperative latey and has developed a habit of just shutting down for the hell of it.
The good news is that I find I'm really busy LIVING my life these days. As of Friday's weigh in I'm down 63 pounds and I feel wonderful. I'm wearing a size 18-20 depending on the brand and the cut. This is a huge deal for me as I can't remember ever having been smaller than an 18.
I've enrolled back in school for the spring semester and I'm determined to finish the 14 hours that I need for my undergrad degree in counseling. I'm still lucky enough to be working 40 hours a week and I love my job BUT the counseling degree is very near and dear to my heart as I've focused on grief and bereavement counseling. Last week made 7 years since the love of my life died suddenly at the ripe old age of 33. My boys are doing good and I'm acing the potential empty nest come August. Neither one had ever had any desire to go to college - now they both want to go to trade schools. My youngest should finish school on Dec. 16th and he wants to be a motorcycle mechanic. My oldest graduated this past June and he wants to go to Culinary school. (How many ways are there to say BROKE?)
I also look out for my 83 year old Aunt. She's legally blind and well - if she had money I'd tell you she was eccentric but instead I'll tell you that she can be well - a handful how;s that? SHe called me 3 times today - to tell me the same thing. I'm really afraid that I'll soon be putting her into an assisted living home and it absolutely breaks my heart to even think about. She's always let me know that was her wishes but now that it's close to being a reality - it's different. She tells everyone that I'm the only family that she has.
The dating scene - I hate dating. I've never been much on mind games so suffice it to say that dating is not something I really enjoy. I'm still seeing/talking/whathaveyou the guy from church. He's pretty dern gunshy as he is still finalizing a very messy divorce. I've decided that I'm content with my life so that takes all the presure off. If the right guy comes along then so be it. I'm sorta selfish with my freetime so this way I can do as I please. Besides my fur babies are pretty dern demanding of my time so I spoil them and who knows if there is a man alive that could compete with them. (Plus Marley the great dane hates just about everybody except her Moma - I don;t think she;d share me at this point - I know she wouldn't give up her side of the bed.)
Oh on a really fun note - I've got to have 2 teeth pulled next week. One is absolutely killing me. So since all my insurance deductibles are met and everything is being paid at 100% I've had the yearly gyno appointment and Mammogram. Let me tell you- I have nothing private left. Hopefully dr. Mac & the nutritionist will go easy on me next week.
Having WLS has been such a gift. It constantly amazes me. I hoped that it would get rid of the diabetes and it did. I hoped that I would drop some weight - and I have. I dared to hope that it would give me a little more energy and oh boys has it. But it also has given me a renewed sense of purpose, a zest for life and just an overall great attitude and outlook. I can only hope that it will do a fraction of the same for all of yall.
Love Yall Lots
=) Iris
The good news is that I find I'm really busy LIVING my life these days. As of Friday's weigh in I'm down 63 pounds and I feel wonderful. I'm wearing a size 18-20 depending on the brand and the cut. This is a huge deal for me as I can't remember ever having been smaller than an 18.
I've enrolled back in school for the spring semester and I'm determined to finish the 14 hours that I need for my undergrad degree in counseling. I'm still lucky enough to be working 40 hours a week and I love my job BUT the counseling degree is very near and dear to my heart as I've focused on grief and bereavement counseling. Last week made 7 years since the love of my life died suddenly at the ripe old age of 33. My boys are doing good and I'm acing the potential empty nest come August. Neither one had ever had any desire to go to college - now they both want to go to trade schools. My youngest should finish school on Dec. 16th and he wants to be a motorcycle mechanic. My oldest graduated this past June and he wants to go to Culinary school. (How many ways are there to say BROKE?)
I also look out for my 83 year old Aunt. She's legally blind and well - if she had money I'd tell you she was eccentric but instead I'll tell you that she can be well - a handful how;s that? SHe called me 3 times today - to tell me the same thing. I'm really afraid that I'll soon be putting her into an assisted living home and it absolutely breaks my heart to even think about. She's always let me know that was her wishes but now that it's close to being a reality - it's different. She tells everyone that I'm the only family that she has.
The dating scene - I hate dating. I've never been much on mind games so suffice it to say that dating is not something I really enjoy. I'm still seeing/talking/whathaveyou the guy from church. He's pretty dern gunshy as he is still finalizing a very messy divorce. I've decided that I'm content with my life so that takes all the presure off. If the right guy comes along then so be it. I'm sorta selfish with my freetime so this way I can do as I please. Besides my fur babies are pretty dern demanding of my time so I spoil them and who knows if there is a man alive that could compete with them. (Plus Marley the great dane hates just about everybody except her Moma - I don;t think she;d share me at this point - I know she wouldn't give up her side of the bed.)
Oh on a really fun note - I've got to have 2 teeth pulled next week. One is absolutely killing me. So since all my insurance deductibles are met and everything is being paid at 100% I've had the yearly gyno appointment and Mammogram. Let me tell you- I have nothing private left. Hopefully dr. Mac & the nutritionist will go easy on me next week.
Having WLS has been such a gift. It constantly amazes me. I hoped that it would get rid of the diabetes and it did. I hoped that I would drop some weight - and I have. I dared to hope that it would give me a little more energy and oh boys has it. But it also has given me a renewed sense of purpose, a zest for life and just an overall great attitude and outlook. I can only hope that it will do a fraction of the same for all of yall.
Love Yall Lots
=) Iris
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Hi Iris,
It's great to hear from you. You've been missed. I'm delighted to hear that you are doing so well in so many aspects of your life.
Wishing you continued success,
Barbara
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Yeah Iris! Sounds like you are doing well and I am delighted to hear from you. Living your life is a good thing. I am blessed to have a newer laptop and not have issues so I can get on here more often but I am finding that with my job and other activities I am not on here as often as before either. Maybe you will be at our next Ral event? It would be good to see you again.
Ann and the 'Bean'
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High/Surg/current/goal - 320/253/150/healthy - I am 5' 3" tall - Size 8 now! Past surgeon's goal now!
Iris, I'm tickled to read this thorough update from you. I've missed your posts terribly, but understand and am very happy that you are busy "living life." That is one of my big goals, to no longer sit on the sidelines but actually get in the game!
I can't imagine being where you are now, down 63 pounds and wearing a size 18/20. Wow! Your last paragraph just makes my heart leap. I am ecstatic for you and others going full-throttle through your transformations and it enables me to feel so optimistic, FINALLY, for my own.
Good luck with finishing your degree. It sounds so perfect for you. Also, best wishes to your sons. Our 19yo has been going to trade school (trying to decide on dental hygeine or accounting) when a possible on-the-job training offer came up for him. He opted to accept a position with the company and is hoping to get the position he is wanting, in the meanwhile really stressing about, "Did I do the right thing?!" I keep telling him he is young, to be patient, and he can always go back to school. It's hard making these life decisions!
Reading about your aunt touched my heart. I hope you find ease and comfort in making the best upcoming decisions for you both. Also, I hope your teeth extractions go well for you next week. It's great that you are jumping on top of getting all the medical things you can get done now while your deductible is met. Mine goes through July 2009, so I will have to keep that in mind! Be sure and let us know how your next follow-up visit goes.
I can't imagine being where you are now, down 63 pounds and wearing a size 18/20. Wow! Your last paragraph just makes my heart leap. I am ecstatic for you and others going full-throttle through your transformations and it enables me to feel so optimistic, FINALLY, for my own.
Good luck with finishing your degree. It sounds so perfect for you. Also, best wishes to your sons. Our 19yo has been going to trade school (trying to decide on dental hygeine or accounting) when a possible on-the-job training offer came up for him. He opted to accept a position with the company and is hoping to get the position he is wanting, in the meanwhile really stressing about, "Did I do the right thing?!" I keep telling him he is young, to be patient, and he can always go back to school. It's hard making these life decisions!
Reading about your aunt touched my heart. I hope you find ease and comfort in making the best upcoming decisions for you both. Also, I hope your teeth extractions go well for you next week. It's great that you are jumping on top of getting all the medical things you can get done now while your deductible is met. Mine goes through July 2009, so I will have to keep that in mind! Be sure and let us know how your next follow-up visit goes.
Iris,
That was a great post and as the others said, that last paragraph is wonderful and gives me so much hope and inspiration! I also can't wait to start living life and feeling energy enough to do something besides work and come home! It's time!
As far as dating goes, I`m in the same boat. I got so tired of the "games". I am set in my ways and if someone comes along that can fit into my life without compliations, then maybe we shall see.. But if he doesn't come along, that is perfectly okay too!
Your weight loss is amazing! Only 3 months and 63 pounds! You go girl! I am so happy for you and soo looking forward to this journey!
That was a great post and as the others said, that last paragraph is wonderful and gives me so much hope and inspiration! I also can't wait to start living life and feeling energy enough to do something besides work and come home! It's time!
As far as dating goes, I`m in the same boat. I got so tired of the "games". I am set in my ways and if someone comes along that can fit into my life without compliations, then maybe we shall see.. But if he doesn't come along, that is perfectly okay too!
Your weight loss is amazing! Only 3 months and 63 pounds! You go girl! I am so happy for you and soo looking forward to this journey!
Cindy
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