I'm back & update & rambling
I feel like I've been seperated from my "family" for so long. Last week was crazy - just plain craxy at work - especially Friday when my Boss had a stroke here in the office. She is going to be okay and can expect a full recovery - she even got released from the hospital last night.
At home - things are GREAT. The whole dating/relationship thing is going remarkably well. We've endured a couple of rough spots but have managed to come out stronger. I've realized that my WLS has changed me in so many, many ways. I'm so unwilling to just "settle" at this stage in my life. A year ago - I had convinced myself that I really couldn't do any better than the situation that I was in. NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I really wish someone had kicked me in the butt for that line of thinking.
I had my 9 month visit with Dr. MacDonald yesterday. He is still very pleased with my progress. My labs were a little low in the Vitamin D section so he's prescribed a mega dose for once a week for the next 8 weeks of that. I was afraid that my ulcer was coming back - he's decided not to scope me right now but go ahead and put me back on prevacid for 3 months until I see him in August. He said that even if he had scoped me that he would have put me on the meds since there is that portion of stomach that can't be seen during the scope.
Fully dressed (including my tennis shoes) I weighed in at 213 lbs. That my friends is 87 lbs in 9 months. I'll take that. He was amazed at my activity level - considering it was non-existant when I started with him to now I'm doing something every day. I must admit I've fallen behind on my couch25K training but I'm catching back up. My knees gave me a fit the other night. I"m not ready to give up on it yet though.
I did take the time to read back through all the posts that I've missed in the past few days. I'm always reminded that the NC forum has some of the most wonderful people in the whole world. It's always a pleasure to read the posts of "newbies" and somehow sharing in your journey allows me to relive the excitement and wonder of my very own from a fresh perspective. To the "old" timers on here - you guys and gals never cease to amaze me. The way yall are willing to share this journey - through brutal honesty if nothing else - has helped to prepare me for my own journey more than anything else. Thank You!!
Have a great day!!!!
- Iris
At home - things are GREAT. The whole dating/relationship thing is going remarkably well. We've endured a couple of rough spots but have managed to come out stronger. I've realized that my WLS has changed me in so many, many ways. I'm so unwilling to just "settle" at this stage in my life. A year ago - I had convinced myself that I really couldn't do any better than the situation that I was in. NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I really wish someone had kicked me in the butt for that line of thinking.
I had my 9 month visit with Dr. MacDonald yesterday. He is still very pleased with my progress. My labs were a little low in the Vitamin D section so he's prescribed a mega dose for once a week for the next 8 weeks of that. I was afraid that my ulcer was coming back - he's decided not to scope me right now but go ahead and put me back on prevacid for 3 months until I see him in August. He said that even if he had scoped me that he would have put me on the meds since there is that portion of stomach that can't be seen during the scope.
Fully dressed (including my tennis shoes) I weighed in at 213 lbs. That my friends is 87 lbs in 9 months. I'll take that. He was amazed at my activity level - considering it was non-existant when I started with him to now I'm doing something every day. I must admit I've fallen behind on my couch25K training but I'm catching back up. My knees gave me a fit the other night. I"m not ready to give up on it yet though.
I did take the time to read back through all the posts that I've missed in the past few days. I'm always reminded that the NC forum has some of the most wonderful people in the whole world. It's always a pleasure to read the posts of "newbies" and somehow sharing in your journey allows me to relive the excitement and wonder of my very own from a fresh perspective. To the "old" timers on here - you guys and gals never cease to amaze me. The way yall are willing to share this journey - through brutal honesty if nothing else - has helped to prepare me for my own journey more than anything else. Thank You!!
Have a great day!!!!
- Iris
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Iris, You have been so very missed. Just a week without you is definitely noticable!
I am very glad to hear that your boss and friend is going to be okay. I know that was such a terrible scare and worry for you.
I am hearing you loud and clear when you talk about being unwilling to just settle anymore. BRAVO!!! Amazing how many great "side-effects" come with losing the weight, huh?
Hope your new relationship continues to blossom and bloom into everything you are hoping and needing it to be. You deserve it!
If the past 9 months have brought you to this place in life, where are the next 9 months going to take you?! Can you imagine?! I'm just so very happy you're sharing it all with us!
I am very glad to hear that your boss and friend is going to be okay. I know that was such a terrible scare and worry for you.
I am hearing you loud and clear when you talk about being unwilling to just settle anymore. BRAVO!!! Amazing how many great "side-effects" come with losing the weight, huh?
Hope your new relationship continues to blossom and bloom into everything you are hoping and needing it to be. You deserve it!If the past 9 months have brought you to this place in life, where are the next 9 months going to take you?! Can you imagine?! I'm just so very happy you're sharing it all with us!
((((((((((((((IRIS))))))))))))))))) Welcome Back
You are so right when you say we do not have to settle for second best.
I feel that for many years I felt like I was shut away and never spoke up.
Now I have lots to say LOL some good and some bad but the main focas in my life is taking care of myself I am number one!!
I am the only one who can do that.
I am delighted I have this forum to come to and post what is going on with me.
I know I can share things that someone can relate too.
One tiny rant I have today is my friend Ruth is looking into wls I am happy for her but I told her today I think she may have sleep apnea.
Time will tell on that.
Annie
You are so right when you say we do not have to settle for second best.
I feel that for many years I felt like I was shut away and never spoke up.
Now I have lots to say LOL some good and some bad but the main focas in my life is taking care of myself I am number one!!
I am the only one who can do that.
I am delighted I have this forum to come to and post what is going on with me.
I know I can share things that someone can relate too.
One tiny rant I have today is my friend Ruth is looking into wls I am happy for her but I told her today I think she may have sleep apnea.
Time will tell on that.
Annie
Hi Iris,
I've been MIA myself lately... My mother is with me and isn't well and I don't have much bandwidth right now, but I do try to check in now and then. I was delighted to see your post. Congratulations on your phenominal succes... I know it will continue.
Wishing you all the best,
Barbara
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