Update...

Hey Ya'll!

Sorry, I have not been on lately. We have been having some awesome weather here in West Central Ohio and I have been out enjoying it since June was basically a month of monsoon rains.  Plus the Auglaize County Fair is going on and some of my students asked me to come watch their animals be judged and am proud to say that there were some champions this year. I was extremely proud to say the least. 

I am walking at least once a day and sometimes twice. I am able to walk about a 1,000 feet and my pace is picking up. My feet hurt a little bit and nothing like they did...my doc gave me a steroid and that helped with the tendinitis in my knee and feet. Yes, it hurt like hell.  I am getting over that with lots of stretching and getting full range of motion back. 

Visiting nurses are awesome and PT is really kicking my butt.  However, they are here to get me back to a place where I can take it on my own and run with it. I really want to start bicycling and swimming. Not a graceful walker but get me in the water and I am as graceful as a hippo ... think fantasia ... lol

I am eating well and it is a great science experiment on what I can and can't tolerate. Eating new foods that I have odd cravings for...still love spicy and hot foods. I am doubting that is going to go away. 

I am also proud to announce that I have lost 70 lbs since they gave me my start weight 10 days prior to surgery. I lost 30 lbs prior to surgery and 40 pounds post op...that is roughly 10 pounds a week and the doctor says to keep it up and keep exercising and moving. 

Mentally, I am less angry but get more weepy with things. This too shall come to pass. I made the decision to not go back into the classroom this fall and to not sub because I am still a little whacked mentally and would not want to lose it in front of the kids. So, I am looking for a part time job just to give me something to do and get me a little income. 

I am starting to see my body change too...especially in my face and chest and neck. People are also seeing the changes too and it's weird having them recognize and see the changes. My clothes are a lot looser as well...and my man-boobs are starting to sag...lord have mercy these girls need to perk back up...bench presses and chest exercises ...surgeon told me it is too early for weight training ... couple more weeks.

Thank you all for thinking about me. I appreciate it. I promise to come back regularly. 

Sounds to me like you're doing swell! Keep up all the hard work. And it is hard work but you're killin it!

I was glad to see you get weepy at times. This has been my issue as well. Nice to have some company in the tears arena.

Again, congrats!

I was very worried about you because we hasn't heard from you since you were having difficulty post op with the blood clot and stuff i was very concerned.  I'm so happy to see your ok thanks for posting.  My surgery is the 12th

So glad your doing good

That is great news sounds like you are doing amazing. Keep up the hard work and you'll be a shadow of your former self! Keep popping in and let us know how you are doing

70 lbs!! Nice job - you are going to kick this weight loss thing in the butt! 

Thanks for the update!  Was hoping things were going ok. Glad you're able to enjoy the nice weather :-)

Way to go with the lost of 70 pounds!  

We are doing the Happy Dance!!!