Competition results with pics (I hope)
I posted Thursday night that I was competing at the CA State Games in San Diego today. Well, I had a blast. I won a silver medal for my technical program, and a gold medal for my dramatic spotlight program. The ice parade and torch ceremony was also pretty cool. It was a long day, 3 hours each way of driving in pouring rain, two programs that were skated about an hour apart, the ceremony, and a nice dinner with DH. I am tired, but so happy that I can participate in a sport that I love. The medals are just a nice bonus.
high weight 230 start of journey weight 217 surgery weight 191 current weight 138
Yeah!! 
5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
******GOAL*******
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
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DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny
I'm so Proud of you for changing your life and taking the risk of doing something you love! I know how you struggled to make this decision and Look At You Now....YEAH!!!!!!
Roz
God is walking with me every step of the way. Because of HIM this is possible!!
RNY 10/15/2008 9+ Years!!! Height: 4' 11" HW: 203 SW: 197 CW: 119 on Maintenance
Lapband surgery in 2009 - Revision to RNY August 13, 2013 with gallbladder removal.
HW - (260) SW - (197) GW - (135), updated on 1-2-14 to 125lbs HT 5'5" Goal reached 3/2/14-revised goal to 120 on 3/9/14 reached 4/6/14 
Well, I say go for it!!! I started with an ISI adult group class. I ended up getting some much better skates, and a 15 minute a week coaching session. While that doesn't sound like a lot, we really do get a lot done. I have my coaching after the group class.
I also wear protective gear while I skate on public sessions. I use waxel crash pads for my hips & tailbone, knee pads, and wrist guards. I only go without them if I am skating a session in the morning that is not crowded and when I compete. Oh, I have been at this a little over a year, and I only skate at the alpha level, very beginner. One of the first things we reviewed when I began the adult class, how to fall properly to help avoid injury.
I had skated as a kid, and a little for fun as an obese adult. But now, I am having a blast. This also sure beats the dreadmill, oh, treadmill LOL. I also do walking, dancing, and strength training as part of my workout routines. Building strength is helping my skating.
high weight 230 start of journey weight 217 surgery weight 191 current weight 138
Wowee - truly amazing!! 
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If you don't have peace, it isn't because someone took it from you; you gave it away. You cannot always control what happens to you, but you can control what happens in you John C Maxwell 
Sleeve 2010 Dr López Corvala, Mexico. DS 2012 Dr Himpens, Belgium
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