Humpday Check-in

JUst returned from my doctor.
She had not seen me in forever she gave me a hug said I looked great.
My BP was great pulse ect..
It seems my weight has stabalized at 270lbs Of course my dream is to get to Onederland but needless to say my starting weight if 680 has brought me to this point and swimming in skin galore.
My doctor feels the extra skin removal will help me get to 200 or lower.
I am totally happy with how I feel and just how many things I can do in my life now.
As promised with the new year I will continue to stay the course with eatting well going to my therapist and my groups.
I have noticed when walking I feel like a bowl of jello jiggling around LOL
I had some concerns about my corative artery on the left side of my neck My doctor listened to both sides said she could not hear any build up but has ordered a dopplar just to make sure.
She is also going to send a urgent request to the plastic surgeon at UNC.
I sent in my application 1.5 months ago have heard nothing.
On my way to a baby shower and I will admit it feels so good to be able to go to parties and feel good about me.
                                                                       Annie

Girl you go!  You should feel WONDERFUL!  You have come a looooong way baby.


                 

Carrie,
This cant be the end of the journey for me I just wont accept that.
I am ever so grateful to come where I came from and yes it has been a LONG JOURNEY and yes I sure did lots of damage to my body.
I am praying for a miricle that there will be a PS that can at least help correct some of my damage.
Oh my I never thought I would hear the words Annie you have done a great job I am so darn used to having to calculate, measure and plan food for so long.
THank God for my pouch it is a true gift from God for me.
To this day I cant go into a store without reading at least a few labels LOL or to check out a menue before going out to eat.
This has been ingrained and I will with the help of my pouch always size up foods and portions.

BTW this morning Lee cooked himself breakfast which was 4 slices of toast and 4 poached eggs OMG

My breakfast was 4oz of light fruit and 6oz of greek yogurt and I was a happy camper.
Right now I just finished an open faced ham and swiss cheese sandwich and telling myself I ate too fast and suffering till the pouch is happy again.
                                                 Annie

Annie,  I in no way meant to imply that your journey was over.  I too have not accepted that I am finished.  I simply meant that we need to be proud of what we have accomplished so far and embrace the new person we have become.

I only wish you the very best always...............Carrie

Carrie you know I love you and by no way do I feel you implyed I was over.
In fact it feels good that I have stabilized .I must continue to stay healthy God gave us but one life and here I am at 50 and seeing the light and seeing what I have done.
OMG but I know I am happier than I have ever been!!
I may not be Twiggy but I am healthier for that I am so grateful,I am and will always be a firm beliver in RNY.
I have walked through the shadow of death.
My death would have been from morbid obesity.
I love you Carrie!
                                            Annie

I thought I'd better blow in here and let yall know that I'm alive and well. Last week I was just in a plain old grouchy mood but this week has started with computer problems. Looks like everything is back in working order again though.

It is truly time to get back to the gym rat routine. I ordered my bridesmaid dress for my brother in law's July wedding. Very pretty - but very sleeveless. I've got 4 and a half months to get things shaped up a little better. thank God all eyes will be on the bride and not my bat wings - but YIKES!!!!!

Things are windy here today. I know the sun will shine again - but WHEN??????? I'm not a patient person. There's still lots of stressful family stuff going on that I'm just trying to sort through. I've adopted a new attitude recently - I'm either part of the problem, part of the solution or just a bystander that really doesn't need to be involved. So far it's working out fairly well. Thank God I'm normally not a worrier - I'd drive myself nuts.

Buddy's course schedule for the coming session in Augusta was once again screwed up - everyone involved (him, the advisor of current program, the culinary advisor and dean of admissions) knew that he'd be changing majors and officially starting the culinary program. He went to take care of the change paperwork last week to be told he'd have to wait and see if someone missed the registration deadline. WHAT???? He's been there waiting patiently for 6 months??????!!!!!!! He doesn't seem as bent out of shape about it as he is disappointed. Now he's having second thoughts about their program. I can't say that I blame him. 

Wayne has decided that he doesn't really want to be driving back and forth to school right now and that he want's to look into the military. I hope he wasn't looking for shock value when he told me about it - cause I'm all for it. I told him he had my blessing. My Mom is about to do permanent headstands because of it. Again - part of the problem, part of the solution or just an observer. ?!?

Hump day is good. I should be back on here more regularly. Have a great day - and how about sending me some sunshine. 
- Iris  

Hi Sweet Iris how about I send you some good old fashion hugs.
I will always proudly display the pretty swan you gave me she sits proudly on my fireplace mantel.
I must say I do lots of observing but tend to want to jump in a fix things.
I am learning so many things and situations I cant fix I just have to watch life unfold.
                                            Annie