Debbie3300
Well here goes. 1/8/07
I'm 50 years old and way overweight (big surprise). I weighed 115 lbs when I was married. That was like 114 lbs ago (and 33 yrs). OK so I'm entitled to a few pounds with having one child and my age, but Jeese Louise, not another person worth! I always had to watch my weight and it was easier when I was younger and more active. My lifestyle has changed a lot over the years and now work consists of sitting in front of a computer all day. Not the best exercise. I do have skinny hands though!
I'd be happy at first losing 50 lb but would like to loose 80-100 lbs. My daughter is a member also and is having Lap band done Jan 15th. I'm to chicken sh*t for surgery but have now been motivated thru her and this site to really try and get it together. I will be joining a gym soon and hope, no, WILL do better.
1/17/07
Well my daughter had her surgery. I talked to her today and is doing fine. She said her "port" hurt but otherwise is doing OK. She should be home by tomorrow night.
OK now for me. I've lost 5 lbs. I haven't been to the gym yet, I will once my daughter comes home. We work together so I have to cover for her and I have the grand kids part time right now. All I've done is cut down on my wine, fats and carbs so far. Well, I guess that's all for now.
Well Hello
It's now 1/15/2008!
I started out with great intentions. I did loose approx 10 lbs before verything coming to a screeching halt (again).
What has happened in the last year? My daughter has lost about 40 lbs and is heading back to Cancun for a fill and a little R&R. Bringing hubby this time who has not been there before.
Me? Oh just been busy with work and home. I did move last summer into an old 1820's brick farmhouse that we are renovating. The move plus never ending renovations have kept me busy along with trying to start a website so I can work from home eventually. I did get a Nordic Track treadmill. It's kinda fun. I have it in a room with a TV so I can walk and watch TV so I don't realize how long it's been. No great losses to report as yet. My weight did go back up to the starting weight so that's what I'll still use again.
No need to post a new pic, I look the same!
Well enough for now, lets see if I can make this year the one to find my old self!
April 5 2009
Boy! Talk about losers (and not the good kind)! I am still at the same weight. I am now going thru the steps for surgery. My insurance will now cover it which was one of the biggest reasons for not getting surgery. Since my will power is not working I guess this is my best chance.
Sept 8, 2009
GETTING CLOSER! Went to the hospital for some more tests before surgery. Did a barium swallow ( oh Yummy!) to check for problems if I have the band. Met with a liver specialist about a strange spot on my liver. Now more tests coming up. Another meeting with the dietitian on the the 17th and a meeting with my surgeon on the 29th.
Nov 8, 2009
OMG I did it! Had surgery on Oct 30th. It's been 8 days and I'm losing weight. (big surprise). LOL
Already my feet don't hurt and other bothersome pains are lessened. Why oh why did I wait so long!?
June 13, 2010
So how am I doing? Pretty damn good! I've lost 72 lbs and look like a normal person again. I wear a 14 which I haven't seen in MANY years. One of my biggest things was I can now buy clothes in the Woman's and Jr's Departments! No more X's or plus sizes for me. Me and one of my granddaughters were looking at clothes in the same department. So cool!
As for my health, I no longer use my CPAP Machine, My blood pressure is down too. I have no problems with ANY foods. That is nice. I am so glad that I had the surgery.
I have also sold the farmhouse we were working on and built an addition onto my mother-in-laws house. Moved in there approx end of Jan. Started some container gardens for fresh veggies later this summer. Can't wait!
1/21/13 Wow!! where does the time go. I have started a Property Management business with my husband. Now so busy food choices not the best. Still down but have gained a few lbs. My husband joined Weight watchers so hope I do better for both of us !Going to try and get back to my lowest weight of 139. Would love to get a little lower but happy I'm not HUGE again!
