Monica's musings from the road

Hello to you all from Monica, full time RVer and loving it. John and I have been busy, yet relaxed, and truly enjoying our new lifestyle, living in our RV and semi-traveling. We left New Hampshire in mid July and are currently staying in a wonderful RV park in East Lyme, CT. Aces High is a great RV park and we are really glad to be here. We go to the Rhode Island beaches often, spent 5 hours there yesterday and it was fabulous. We can even bring our dog, Diablo to the beach now and he has a fun time walking the beach and playing in the waves. He learned quickly not to drink the water and we bring plenty of good water for him to refresh himself with. We have fun. I am currently weighing in at 186lbs, a total loss so far of 144lbs. I am healthier, happier, sexier, and so thankful each day for Gastric Bypass surgery and the new life I have. No more asthma, diabetes in control (last A1c 5.6), great lipids, healthy iron, vit D, and no anemia. Less arthritis pain in the knees and so much more energy. I am scheduled for breast reduction, 2 hernia repairs, and a panni removal on Monday, Sept 25th at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield MA. The surgeries are insurance approved and covered. The approval process took a long time almost 8 weeks, but I got it. I am using Dr. Brooke and Leah Kenney for this plastic surgery and my WLS, Dr. Faillo for the hernia repair. I will keep you updated on my progress. Many new people on the board and I welcome you all and say hello to all the great people here who have been so helpful to me in my own journey. Monica 330/186/160-hopefully Healthier, happier, sexier, and thankful each day....I took back my life!

It's great to hear from you. Your happiness is so evident in your post but you've always been happy and upbeat. Just part of your charm. It must be about time for you guys to head South with the temperatures cooling off. We are experiencing lows in the 60's and highs in the mid 80's right now, which are about perfect in my book. At one time I would have thought 85 hot but not since wls. Best wishes for a speedy recovery from your surgeries in September.

Good to hear from you Pat. Thanks for your best wishes. I would have really liked to be heading south already, but the surgery approval took so long. Now we will not be going anywhere until the middle to end of October.....praying for continued great weather and warm temps here. Monica

Congratulations Monica! You have done such a wonderful job and you sound so very happy!!!!!!!!!!!! Tracy B 328/150 5'9"

Monica, Pam W and I were just talking about you yesterday and wondering how and where you were. I'm so glad you posted to let us know how you are doing. Wow, you are about to really have some surgery!! I'm planning some in November if I can get the $$ together by then. I've got it scheduled. I know you'll come through with flying colors. What a fun life you are leading. I'm living vicariously through you so keep posting. Glad you are healthier, happier and sexier... Hugs. Janet