well finally an update
Hello all I must admit have been pretty bad at posting! I must point out that I do often read and usually don't respond to may posts as what I would have responded has already been said.
But enough about that I was going to share my update. I am currentli 195 lbs and a much healthier person! I started this journey at 355 and in the past almost 16months have lost 160lbs and hoping to get to my goal of 175lbs soon! (Note I am 5'10) I would love it by my birthday (May 10) but I am thinking that may be a bit unreasonable as things have definately slowed down and 20lbs in a month just doesn't sound doable or healthy at this far out. So now for some huge victories
Clothes!!!! yes I am having fun finding my own style not because i have to wear what fits but rather what I like. Ordered a really cool 50's style dress for my 40th birthday party including crinolin and can't wait to strut my stuff! Ordered off line from a company called Lindy Bop out of the UK (note UK sizes are definately smaller than north American) I ordered a size 18 and it fits but snug. As for other clothes i can wear a 16 pant from a 28-30 when I started. My tops are xl-xxl (dam them boobs) and started at 5x
Fitness!! I can walk forever I have loved sliding with my kids all winter and passing them on the walk up the hills. I have also started couch to 5k so i am experimenting with running and am pretty proud of myself for that. Next on my bucket list is a group fitness class!
Health!! my vitamin levels have been up and down and i have had to add iron and extra d to my routine but other than that it has been good. My PB seems to be inching up again and I am sure it is because I have been drinking coffee again so I am trying to watch my caffine intake. I have had some menstral issues since surgery and it was discovered that I have a fibroid in my uterous wall and due to low iron levels and heavy menstration they are recomending an ablasion ..... referral went in January and still haven't heard anything but I am not uncomforatable and didnt even know I had anything going on lol it was only after the clinic asked about my cycle and flow that they decided i need an ultrasound as they were worried with my low iron and heavy period that I could end up anemic pretty quick. But really I feel great!
I have to say that it has been an amazing journey and that I am so glad I made the decision to have it done. My next step will be plastics and my centre will be putting in a refferral come June for my panni and to tell you the truth i am more terrified of that than I was of the rny.
I still seem to be the one behind the camera so i don't have too many pictures to update but when I do, I promis I will post. Ok I will definately post some pics of me in my great new dress when I wear it!
Robin
You have done amazing Robin and inspiration to us.
Referral- March 2012, Letter April 19, Orientation TWH- June 6, NP - July 3, Sleep Apena test July 16, Internist and SW - July 17, Nutritional class - July 23, Dietician appt. July 30th, Psych-Social appt - Aug 20th. Follow up with doctor sleep apena Aug. 28th Surgeons appt. - Dec. 14th Dr. Jackson. Surgery date - Feb 12 2013 - VSG
First all congrats on your accomplishments so far and the panni is nothing to be scared of I had mine removed in fact I had a full tummy and arms done....am very happy with the results. I have to say could not believe how little pain their was. as for OHIP it only covers $500 if you qualify ...... plastics its really a huge step but such a great one ......
best of luck
GaelicGirl68
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