Wow....7 years since my surgery

Apr 26, 2014

I am doing good...still playing with 10 pounds but otherwise still doing good.  I still have to exercise like a fiend but I like it so it's okay.  I do 4 miles on the arc Monday- Friday!!

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Wow I can't believe it's been almost 3 years

Sep 20, 2009

Well it's been forever since I have been here.  I know I know but well I've been living life.  I am so busy now.  I have a successful business as well as a full time career with the Forest Service.  Hoping to get a warrant so I can go out on fires this next year.  Well I can go out as timekeeper but would like to do more in the procurement area.  Good news I had heard I had to have 24 college credits to do it but just found out I don't...woooot.  So...weeeeee here I go. 

Now as far as my WLS I consider myself very successful.  Last year at my 2yr anneversary I had only gained 1 pound from the year before.  That was at 146 now I maintain at 139-142.  I weight myself everyday and eat accordingly.  I'm not really limited on what I eat with the exception of portions.  When I eat sweets I just have like one or two of something.  I also still workout 3 times a week.  I am healthier now at almost 45 then I have ever been.   Yay me...lol.  Please understand that I still have to work at it but it's a lot easier to maintain then it ever was to lose with the exception of the weight loss after surgery.  If you have the surgery and you wish to be successful remember you will have to work at it for the rest of your life.  You can never go back to the way you were.  Shoot to be honest who would want to?  Hmmm lets see 270 at 5'2", tired all the time, unable to enjoy myself at doing anything, unable to do things with my son and husband or 142 healthy and enjoying life.  You be the judge.  Have I slipped?  Yes I have but I picked myself back up and got back to basics.  That is why I weigh myself every day.  I hope and wish for everyone to have the success that I have had. 

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Wow!! time flies

Jun 30, 2009

I haven't been here in like forever.  I just wanted to update.  I am a 2.5 years out and last dr.s appt.  I had only gained 1 lb.  The doc was very pleased.  I am now at 138.8 as of this am.  I just got back from the Outer Banks and had a blast and got very tan.  Even wore a bikini at the pool.  I will update pics of body from ps soon.  Things are going well.  All my lvls except Vit D are good.  I've always been low on that.  I am still working out.  I love it.  I feel strong and healthy.  I never thought I would feel this good. 

I saw my friend Julie at my son's b-day party and omg she looks fabulous.  Way to go Julie, I am so very proud of you. 

Suggie biz is really good.  I have a waiting list for my joeys and recently got 2 hedgies and will breed them in about 6 months.  I love me some critters.  We now have 13 sugar gliders, 2 pugs, 2 hedgehogs, 2 bunnies, 2 hermit crabs and a hamster. 
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OMG Haven't been here in forever.

Dec 29, 2008

Well things are going really well.  I stay within 2-3 lbs of 140.  Everything is going well.  Still have some stiffness and some numbness in my rear end...lol.  I need to get back to the gym.  I hurt my knee and haven't been for a couple of months.  Plus I've been working late so I can save up time to take off with my son during the Holidays.  Hopefully things will get back to normal after the new year. 

The suggie biz is doing great.  I have a pair classic grays, a trio with two classic gray females and a 66% het leu male, a pair of 100% het leu's that have blessed me with a Leu (white glider with black eys) and 3 66% het leus.  I kept the first litter, and she just had twin boys come out of the pouch on Christmas day.  I also have my leu paired with a white face blond male from my wfb pair.  I think that about covers it...lol.  I just adopted out a little wfb female.  So as of right now I have 13 gliders.  They take a lot of work and love and care but I wouldn't change it for the world.  I never would have had the energy to do this when I was obese.  Can you imagine having to clean out 5 6' cages all the time...lol.  
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PS appointment today!

Sep 04, 2008

Had a checkup today so he could see how the infection is doing.  He said it is getting better and that I no longer need to wear the compression garment.  He also gave me the all clear to work out.  I'm going to start back next week.  See if I can't get back to some type of schedule.  It will be hard getting back into it but I am excited and looking forward to it.  He also said the scars are looking good too.

I just realized I have been a member for 2 years.  Wow time has flown by.  I cannot believe the changes that have taken place in my life. 

I'm a USDA Licensed Sugar Glider Breeder!!!

Aug 21, 2008

Wooohoooo I am so excited.  What does it mean?  It means credibility and I will also be able to breed more then 3 females.  I have plans for 6 breeding females.  

Anna

Wooooooot!!! It's official!!

Aug 15, 2008

I have a little female Leucistic joey!!  I am so excited.  We are going to keep her of course.  We will pair her up with my little white faced blond joey.  I think they will be perfect together!!!  I will post pics soon. 

Uhhhg I have an infection

Aug 15, 2008

Well I was doing so good...darnit.  Oh well we're on top of it so hopefully it will be cleared up before my next appointment.  This morning I notice my tummy was tighter then normal and hurt when I moved.  I didn't think much of it but it just proceeded to get worse.  I called my Dr. and he put me on an antibiotic and gave me some pain meds.  We'll see if we can get this knocked out. 

2 weeks post op from LBL and BL

Aug 06, 2008

Well here I am 2 weeks post op and feeling pretty good.  Two things that bother me the most right now are the drains and the swelling.  I have my dr.s appointment today and am hoping he removes all my drains.  They are barely putting out 2.5 cc's every 12 hours.  That is well within the range to have them removed.  Keeping all my crossables crossed.  The only pain I have is just soreness like I worked out to hard.  That goes away a little each day.  I am back to work just part time this week and that is going fine.  I probably could work longer but my supervisor would rather me not have a setback so insists that I just work the 4 hours.  I'm going to ask Dr. K when I can start walking and then when I can start my workout.  I also need to ask him about core exercises and crunches. I had heard that you shouldn't do them if you had your stomach muscles tightened as it would undo all the work the ps did.  Not sure I believe that. 

This morning when I took out Riley and Nash's sleeping pouch to give them mealworms on of the joeys was hanging out a lot of the way.  We definitely have a Leucistic joey woooohoooo.  That's a white joey with black eyes.  I have decided that if it is a female I am keeping her.  I can't wait until it comes oop all the way.  I want to hold it...lol.  

Finally posting...lol

Aug 01, 2008

Wow I can't believe it has been so long since I last posted.  It has been 10 days since I had my LBL and BL and I am so far very pleased.  I am still very swollen but my tummy is going to be flat and my breasts most likely will be small but perky.  I am okay with that.  So is hubby.  He is absolutely amazed at the results so far.  I have been taking these vitamines from makemeheal.com as well as Bromelain.  I really believe that they have really helped me with the healing.  I am almost completely off pain meds and will be going back to work Monday.  Don't worry I won't over do.  I will go in and come home when I've had enough.  The week after that I will be taking the complete week off to spend with my son.  It will be the first time I will be able to spend time with him during summer vacation.  He is so excited about it.  I will be posting my before and afters a little bit later but you must be my friend to actually see them.  Just send a pm if you would like a look see.  

Last night Riley my little 100% het for Leu (means she can have an all white joey with black eyes) had one of her joeys hanging out and guess what I am about 90% positive it is a leu!!!!  I am sooo excited


About Me
Roanoke, VA
Location
24.5
BMI
RNY
Surgery
01/24/2007
Surgery Date
Sep 02, 2006
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