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Wow! 6 years.  I feel great.  Still exercising most everyday.  Drinking water.   I have so much to say but  too tired right now.  Still working, working.   For anyone reading my blog.. stay strong.   I was just telling someone.. I kind of  envy the people now.. surgery has changed so much in just a few years. But I glad I did it when I did.. should have done it alot sooner.

Pam

Good morning anyone who reads this now.

6 years now WLS.  6 years!  How life has changed.  Husband gone.  Children grown. I started my journey to WLS in 2004, surgery 2005, 6 years!  I have maintained.  Gained about another 10 pounds but no one seems to can tell because I work out all the time.  My arms, shoulders, back look good,  not muscular but toned. I still have triceps problems but at my age who doesn't?  The Lord has blessed me abundantly.  I have family, friends, my health in great abundance.

At this state of WLS, it so about what I have learned in these 6 years.  Learning to eat right, exercise and listen to my body. Sounds old cliche but it works.  WLS was not a magic potion but a tool to jump start a new learning experience.  Yes, I would do it over again!  Yes, I would advise others but  not as a quick solution but as a radical, life altering change!

I will end with my favorite saying and after all these years I still believe it...

"In the book of life the answers are NOT in the back"  Charlie Brown.

Pam

I am ready to get married again.  The single life is not for me.  I like belonging to someone.  But I am having fun dating. Fun!  But its exhausting.  I can barely date, work 2 jobs and take care of myself and everyone else!

Not maintaining weight. Gained a few pounds.  But been working out like a fiend.  Almost to the gym everyday.  I need a trainer to show me how to use the machines correctly.

Posting pictures of me.  I have been to so many 50th birthday parties and banquets in the last few months.

Tired!!!  But Fun.

The Lord has blessed me more then 2 hands can hold.   Amen.

Happy Mothers Day.

Good morning,

This is the only "blog" I have.  So I'm going start give some ongoing observations about gyms I have tried out.

Last time I was  talked about this program thru Blue Cross for fitness.  It has a gym membership program that you can buy a gym membership but you are not committed to just one gym but many that are in the program.  I think that is great because some are open 24 hours, some offer classes or swimming or sauna. Each gym is different.

My first experience was with 24 Hour Fitness. It is a nice place.  When I showed my Healthways card the first time I went the lady was so nice.  She said that now one was there to process it yet but I was to go workout and have a nice time. When I was finish someone should be in to process it.   I was at the gym in Mesquite, Texas.

That is a new facility that opened.  It is very, very nice.  The locker rooms are so comfortable. The lockers are clean and nice and they a have a little privacy stall in the gym. This stall allows you to go in there and change close without being in the open in the locker room.  Now personally I don't care. I just change and don't are who is look.  Please look at me anyway and you will see a life lived. Stretch mark, cellulite., surgery scars. I am not ashamed.  But for some people who have those issue it a nice touch.  The shower have a wonderful smelling aloe soap by Dial and they also have shampoo.

The cardio equipment is upstairs.  The place is well lit and ventilated. I was good.  I enjoyed the swimming pool and whirlpool after wards.   Also this place has towels, towels, towels, I like that. 

Okay, I will give more info on this location later.   I have to exercise this morning. Doing Yoga!

Take care 

Hi Friends!!!

Losing 10 pounds can be done.  When I got back on track of my water, protein and daily exercise, it worked.  I joined a gym program.  ME! Now anyone who knows me knows I'm too......what is the word?....Cheap to pay for a gym membership. But this one is the bombdiggity!  It's though Blue Cross Healthways, I pay $29 a month and can go to any gym on the program.  I can go to 24hrs Ballys Golds and others. There are local gyms on the program along with the chains.  It's really great and worth it.  I've been  using it.  Now I really like to walk / jog outside in nice weather.  And I work out at home all the  time with exercise video (CD).  But having access to gym equipment, swimming pool, trainers has really kicked my exercise into full gear. I'm excited again.  These gyms are offering me a free appointment with the personal trainer. One gym I go to is so nice... its in an office complex.. 3 stories... NICE.

About me... Still divorced.  Dating (if you can call it that at my age).  My birthday was Monday and talk about have fun.. The answer is just YES!

Believe in the sun, even when its not shining.

Pam

The Lord is good to me.  All the time. Amen.

Now.... I need to lose 10 pounds!  Where did this 10 pounds come from?  I exercise.  Drink my water. Now 10 pounds have creeped up on me!

My Birthday is this month.  I will lose this 10 pounds.  I have been at 183 to 185 forever.  I liked being that weight.  Now Im 10 pounds heavier.  Im really fit. I can jog a mile or more without stopping.  I do yoga. Pilates. I exercise.  But Its really not hard for me anymore.  I think I have to amp up my work outs.  Add more weights to my strength training. My arms look really good.   

Okay not whining.  Need to work!

In all things give thanks.

Pam

Okay Friends,   how come I need to loose 10 pounds.  It snuck up on me.  I have been 183 to 185 for so long I was really complacent with it.  Now I weigh myself after the holidays and I'm OMG 193 pounds.  That is too darn close to 200 pounds. Can I say  get back the basics. Water, protein, exercise.   I still exercise regularly but I see I need to boost that up and watch my intake.  No one seems to notice I've gained weight because I carry it low in the hips, butt and thighs, so my face doesn't show it.   But I'm determined to loose that 10 pounds before it become 20 then 30. I have worked too hard and been through too much to gain weight now.   

Still working 2 jobs.  Still divorced.  Still "dating".  Already been offered marriage again. What's up with that?  I thought men my age would not be so ready to be married again but found out men really like being married.  Especially middle to late 40's and up.  Those men want wives.  I'm trying to determine when I will be ready again.  I know I have a shelf life so .... we shall see.

Take care all.

Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do  are in harmony. --Mahatma Gandhi

Had to write on this day!   Still making it folks. Divorced. Living alone. Kids grown. But lovin' life!

Dating like mad.  Can't believe how many men my age want to get married! I just got divorced.  They like being married. I'm trying to decide.   This is another rant for later. I have to write more later.  It's late work tomorrow.  Still working 2 job.  4 years and running.  2 jobs.  I need to rest!   Weight still stable.  Breast are finally coming back to almost normal looking that's a plus for 5 years out.  Something to look forward to without another surgery!

Believe in the sun, even when it's not shining!!

Pam

Good morning,

Well, on my way to the doctor this morning.  Just annual check up.  All those stuff us woman do not  want to do!

Weight still stable.  183 to 185, I have been up to 191.  Panny surgery looks good. Have appointment this mouth with the surgeon for a check up.   He did a really good job.  i was worried about the scar but I can live with it. It really is not that bad. He did a good job.   The scar from my RNY is what is horrible.

My life is so different from 5 years ago.  I'm divorced after 24 years years.  My children are grown and living their lives.  I'm proud of them.  I'm dating. As old as I am dating.  That is an entire new story.  

I'm going to show my kindness today.  I want to show how the Lord is blessing me right this minute.

Pam

Hello world,

I was amazed at how many people have viewed my profile since I started this journey.  I am 5 years out. 5 years.  Sometimes I want it to be10 years.  How much of life and love did I miss by hiding behind my weight.  I always thought I was happy but now I kinda of question it.  I don't want to  be prejudice now that I am smaller but I know I was not happy in many aspects of my weight.  But I was happy with my life.

My life has changed.   I had the Panny done 8/2/10 but if you ask me I think  my stomach looks deformed because now my belly button is so low.  I didn't have the tummy tuck with it because I could not afford that $5,000 and insurance was not paying for it.   I am trying to work with what I got. Exercising, toning that area as much as I can.  Maybe someday the money will come for the tummy tuck and thigh lift.    I'm still happy I did it.

Well I am officially divorced. After 24 years.  We are still friends, I've only known him since I was 12!  He has moved on and I will have to do the same. It's scary to be out here DATING?!?! Oh know. 

Anyone who has read this blog knows I don't like shopping for clothes.  I am still wear stuff too big.  I got a few things that fit.  I do have some good bras... that's the main thing right?

My dog died in March. I'm still grieving.  Every time I say that I think of the Bojangles song. " The dog up and died, He up and died. After 20 years he still grieves."

My children are all grown and so self sufficient.  I still give out gas money every now and then but pretty much on their own.

My appetite has returned but I have learned so much in 5 years I haven't gained anything.  Still at the 183 to 185 if not lower now since the surgery about 179 to 180.   I like me at 183.

Still the same story.  Watch what you eat.  Exercise regular. Treat yourself and don't feel deprived.

WLS the best thing that I have ever done for myself. 

I'm really proud of what I have accomplished.  The Lord has blessed me more than my 2 hands can hold.

"The grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, someone to love and something to hope for"  -Joesph Addison.

Peace be unto all the readers.

Pam