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Well, longtime no talk.....

   Well let me catch you up...I was banded on June 20 ,2008....That means it has been 1 year and 31 days since the surgery.  I am doing well.  I am down almost 60lbs and feeling great.  I have a ton of energy and am able to do things that I didn't do before.  I was hoping to be at goal by now but it is ok because I think that it will more then likely come off at an even pace and my muscles have time to catch up and build themselves accordingly.   I have around 30 ish to go but am very happy.   As they say... Rome wasn't built in a day......

  I am very proud of myself...Working out and eating healthy is now my way of life and not a scary path that I don't want to roam.   I do watch everything I eat , but if I want a little sinful delight-- I allow myself to have it....Not often and just a little.....My reusable water bottle is my shadow...Where I go it goes.....

  I used to be a size 22 or an 2x in clothes and now I am into a 13/14.  SOOOOOOO COOOOOL!!!!!!  I am smaller then I was in high school, and when I get all dolled up ...I think I look good!!!!  That is so hard for me to say because I have never thought of myself llike that before.  The compliments are wonderful, but again I am not used to them....But THANKS for giving them.  I now feel more confident about myself as a preson and not just my looks.  

  Being banded was a major decision....But probably the best decision I have ever made....Thank goodness for the Surgery....I hope to be at goal by Christmas...and be running on a fulltime basis....5k, 1/2 marathon and so forth...Thats the plan....Keep your fingers crossed...we'll see....

TA TA For NOW

Hi everyone

It has been a very loooongtime since I have written.  So I will fill you in and get you all upto speed.  As of Dec. 20 I am 6 months out.  I am down 40 lbs, and it is getting a bit difficult.  I am sooooo busy and eating on the fly that times are rough.  I am determined to get back on track for 2009.  I have noticed a difference in my body and all reactions are positive---that is my incentive.  SO... Heres to 09 and keeping on with keeping on....

See you all Soon.

Well it has been a very longtime since I have written.  things have been very busy around here. I have been going going and going some more--but but hit a stall on the weight loss.  I only lost a few pounds this month.  I am a bit disappointed, I am happy that I went down instead of going up....So today I went for yet another fill.  I can feel restriction this time...Last time there was none..Hopefully this will be the spot.

I am def'nly keeping my fingers crossed....

Well here we are.....The fall... There is some much yet to accomplish, and yet i have done so much.  I am very proud of everything that I have done and I have worked very, very hard to get there.

I went back to work and everyone was freaked out....omg look at you...It was a great feeling.  Yet I look in the mirror and I see what is left to do and not necessarily all that I have done.  I know that there is differeces because I have no clothes left--but I still see the fat girl looking back at me...Scary...

Anyway.....I am working on this.  I get compliments all the time and I do feel really good when I get them .  I wish it came from the people that matter.  My parents ,and  my sister,  If it wasn't for my best friend and the people that I work with I wouldwouldn't have that support system at all.

This is all new to me and like I said I am working on it......In the meantime, I am getting ready for the walkathon for the prevention of obesity in children on Saturday October 4th....Can't wait....
See you on the sidewalk.....

It seems like I haven't been here is sooooo long.  I have been sooo busy.  I haven't been faithful to myself with the going to the gym.  This is hard for me.  I was going all the time.  However, my kids have been so busy with school, sports and just regualr everyday things that my gym time got pushed out the door....I have to fix that...I will.

I am however still loosing weight.  I have lost exactly 30lbs on the exact day of my 3rd month out.  I feel great. I have been getting alot of compliments al well and that is just icing on the proverbial cake....

OMG...What a week.  I have been running around like a chicken with its head cut off.  Bad for chicken, but not too bad if you are exercising and watching what you are eating.  Busy, busy means that there is no time to sit and wonder what one is going to eat...Good for the water intake..Drink and cleaning, drink and getting the kids stuff ready for school, drink while going through my clothes closet....Drink, drink, drink....Thanks goodness for protein bullets.....Anyway I have been going over everyones clothes, finishing all the last minute cleaning jobs that I needed to do, and best of all making good on promises to the kids to take them out one at a time and family goofy golf, lunch and all that fun stuff. 
   As I go back to work on Tuesday, I am trying to organize my time schedule to include everything and anything that the kids and I have to do.  Ex---Skating , hockey, powerfit, the gym, biking and as of Tuesday ---the always dreaded HOMEWORK>>>>>So, since I now have a new bike....I will be able to take a ride to clear my head if I am not able to get to the gym....NO EXCUSES.....

TA TA FOR NOW...

Well, here I am again.  It has been a busy week, I took the time today to do my measurements.  I have not done them since July 16th.  Well.....let me tell you that I almost fell to my knees.  I lost...are you ready for this....13.5 inches....I am sooooo happy...This is all I need to be re-energized and jazzed.  Lets go I'm pumped now.

I haven't written alot lately because it has been a busy week.  Trying to get the kids ready for back to school and all.  I am doing really well on my own.  I am working at the gym and have more energy then ever.  I am wearing smaller clothes and feel really good about myself. I am anxious to do my measurements again and to see how I am doing on paper.  We'll see....Till next time...

Well, this time last week I had 7 kids.  Three of them went home to their newly RNY'd mom on Friday.  Denise is doing ok. She is sore and moving slow,, but at least she is moving.  I, am tired but we had a good time with the kids.

   I am still going to the gym.  I average 4 times a week.  I wish it could be more-it keeps me honest. I feel terribly guilty if I miss a day.  I am not loosing as fast as I would I like but I am getting compliments. So people are noticing.  I guess I should work a bit harder.  I still from time to time eat the nono foods--got to get over that.  In time...All in all things are pretty good...See you in the funny pages....

 Well, I am at home with 7 kids.  My best friend Denise is going in to have her RNY tomorrow and her wonderful children are staying with us.  They are great...  I am soo happy that I could do this for her.  I could not be at the hospital with her, as much as I want to be,  because things at my house don't allow me to be there--but having her kids at my place- allows me to give her a little peace of mind.  If this helps her then I am all for it.

  So with that I pigged out today, (which I don't normally do) Dinner and Dessert.  Oh man,,,,won't do that again.  It screws up my high protein thing I have going on...

Well, I have a busy week ahead of me but looking forward to every picture taking moment. This also keeps me from thinking to much, about my friend.  I amexcited for her....I love you DEE.