Hi all,

Guess what?  I got a job bite!  So I may be taking a trip up to Culpeper soon!  There are several volunteer opportunities coming up as well so I think I will be quite busy.

I got some real progress done in my packing yesterday.  Hopefully today I will finish up a room or two.  Oh, I looked outside across the street where dump trucks have been going in and out for days now and they chopped down my favorite tree.  I call it the Klingon tree because bird of prey sun themselves on its bare branches.  My friend, so named the tree, the Klingon tree lol.  Would you believe I actually cried over that tree being gone.  I guess I was a bit emotional yesterday.

My backs almost well and I think I can do a little more exercise.  I avoided all back machines yesterday so hopefully today....well, we shall see.

Have a great day all!

Five years ago today my life changed when I had weight loss surgery to resolve my health issues and lose the excess weight I had been carrying since I was in grade school. I am delighted that the health issues I had that led me to investigating and finally having weight loss surgery have resolved and I am maintaining the loss of the excess weight.

My Type 2 Diabetes Melitus (T2DM) has resolved with an HbA1C that runs between 5.1 and 5.3, so I no longer take medications to keep it under control.
My blood pressure which is normally about 100/65 is excellent and had dropped about 20 points.
My LDL and HDL cholesterol is fair, but considering my family history of high cholesterol, I'm delighted.
My Hereditary Hemachromatosis is well managed; I have not had a phlebotomy since my surgery.
My breathing while I sleep is much better and I no longer use a CPAP to ensure that I get enough while I sleep.

My quality of life has really gone through the roof. Among other things:

I can fit ANYWHERE; an airplane seat, booths, turnstiles, amusement park rides, etc...
I can buy clothes in any store, as long as I have enough money in my purse.
I can handle the heat of the summer so much better.
I can work in the yard without passing out.
I can tie my shoes or paint my toenails and breathe at the same time.

During the past five years, I lost all of my excess weight. I experienced a regain. I learned how to leverage the power of my tool, taking off the regain and learning to maintain a stable weight.

My only regret is that I didn't do this sooner. Not only has it improved my health and quality of life, but it has also has had a positive impact the lives of my family members.

I'm delighted I made the decision to do this and would do all over again.

 Hey everyone. I just basically need to know one thing. What vitamins do I need to be taking? The only thing I am taking is my multi vitamins because thats all I was told to take. So many people r telling me I should be taking calcium and this type of medicine and that type of medicine. It's been 3 years since my surgery and I hate to think i've been doing everything wrong. PLEASE let me know what was told to u to take. Thanks so much in advance!

Got a call from a hubby who is very down and out.  Housing is hard to find when you are limited in income.  It's either a dump or in a bad neighborhood.  Well, I told him to just keep looking.  I know there is a place for us out there somewhere.

Came home from the gym having done the machine I thought was causing my hip issues and yes, it is the culpret.  Now I have a sore back and can barely move.  SO, I know to avoid that machine in the future for sure. That means, today is going to be light. No heavy packing and lifting.  Maybe I will do some walking and sorting of stuff.  

I found a job in Manasses that has a house for rent which would be the pay for the job.  It's an hour away from where hubby works.  I don't think this is a good option.  I would be taking care of 45 horses.  That's a bit much at my age.  But it is a great deal for a  young family.  I also found a possible opportunity at Kelly's Ford Equestrian Center.  It doesn't start until August but it may work out.  Lots of volunteer opportunities out there as well.

Onward and upward.

A couple of the patients that are part of my support group that meets in N. Raleigh have been very pleased with the results that they have gotten with Dr. Glenn Lyle in Raleigh. Apparently, they aren't so fond of the gal that works in the office, but have been absolutely delighted with the work that the surgeon has done. 

We also have other members that have used other Dr's in the the area.