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Well it is now 3 years since I had my surgery.  I still love life.  I have hit all the goals, I set out to do, and now have to set new ones.

Let me tell you about my goals.
1st was to get in to size 14, well I have now been in a size 8 for 2 1/2 years
2nd was to get into size 34 501 Levis, I am in size 30.
3rd was to do a 1/2 marathon in 3hrs.  I have done 6 of the all under 3hrs (2:53 is my best)
4th was to do Los Angeles Marathon in 6hrs (well I did but it took me 6hrs 29 min)  I am very happy with my time.

New goals for me, to help others.
I am now the Walking Coach for the Pasadena Pacers.  (A free running club) but we have a free walking group.
My goal is to help other to finish the Los Angeles Marathon in 2010.

I also now belong to a Race Walking group.  Both groups are filled with wonderful people, which have 1 goal in mind to stay fit.

I was talking with a friend the other day, and she told me she came across a picture of me b4 surgery, and had to think of who that was.  She said she can’t remember me like that any more.  I was very happy to hear that.

Well I will close for now, I maintain between 165 and 170, don’t like the 170

Just checking in.   It has been a long time, since I have loged in.
I am still doing great, It is now 1 1/2 since i had my surgery, 
I am still at 165, and still loving life.

On Mothers day I did a 1/2 Marathon, and came in better then I 1st set out to do.  I wanted to finsh in 3hrs.  and I came in at 2:53.56,.  I ran (my slow run) most of the time, and walkd only on the uphills. It was great and I cant wait until I do my next.  

I now am training to do the LA Marathon in march of 2009. want to do it in 6hrs,  

Well thanks for being her 
love you all
Jayme

So Saturday 11-10-07 was 1year,
I am now 1 year old,  and could not be happier.

I started my program in May 2006 with the Kaiser Options, 
I was 300lbs and size 24 jeans,

My goal at that time was to be able to wear 501's size 36,  well not only did I get into 501's size 31,  I no longer have them as my favority jeans to wear. 

My new found love in Jeans is by CAbi, size 8  that is right size 8.

I am now 165 lbs 5'11''  and for the 1st time love how I look.

Six Months, boy has the time flown by.  I can’t believe it has been six months.   There is so much I can’t believe.

I still cant believe I look the way I do, 
I cant believe I am never hungry,
I cant believe I fit in a size 10 shirt, size 12 jean, size 12 dress.
I can’t believe I work out 7 days a week, and look forward to going to the gym
I can’t believe, I don’t miss food
I could keep going on but I will stop.

Yesterday I had my 6m Dr.Appt.  It went well; my blood work is all in the normal range.  He told me to keep doing what I have been doing. 
We went over what my goal weight should be.  I am now at 177lbs, I am 5'10.5"" I thought 175 was a good goal weight for me and has been my weight watchers goal weight for many years.  He told me he thinks it should be 165, so we talked about it, and agreed on a weight mid way between 165 and 175 so 170 is my new goal weight,  8lb more to go.  I know these will 8lbs will take some time to loose,  

 

The hardest time is now set in front of me.  MAINTENANCE,  This is the part I find the hardest,  and the scariest, I don’t ever want to see a 2 as the 1^st number in weight,  After taking to the Dr, yesterday,  I know I can do MAINTENANCE,  I know all the rules,  stay within 1500 cals a day, workout each and every day. 

 

I don’t ever want to loose t the I CAN’T BELIEVE feeling

 

 

 

 

Well it has been 5 months post op.  I still feel great.  I also am begining to believe that I am pretty,  I have never thought of me, 

I am now at 184lbs, only 9 lbs to get to the goal weight of 175.  

I dont know what what I like  the most.  Going shopping and buying size 12.  Wearing 501's levis,  Feeling great.  Not taking any  meds. Having heads turn when someone sees me, and can't believe it is me/

I love going to the gym.  I go 5-6 days a week.  I  am now running (not  fast and not far but still running)  I have started to go horseback riding.  Boy did I miss being able to Ride.  There is nothing better then feeling the wind in your face as you run down the horse trail on a horse. 

The only thing that still hurts, is  that my girls are still upset with me. 

Well today is March 8, 2 days shy of my 4 month.  I am at 192lbs, only  17lbs to go to reach my gaol weight of 175.

I cant believe it.  This time last year, I would never believe, I would be in Onederland.  Or better yet wear my 501 botton fly levi's

 And here I am 3-8-07 and weigh 192. 

I am so happy, I  love  going to the gym, I love get dressed, And for the 1st time in many years I like Me. 
 
It has not been easy, as we all know there are times I would like to eat something I know I should not, but the feeling is gone as fast as it came.  

The only thing that upsets me, is my girls,  They have come around some, but they still are upset, and feel like I judge them because they are over wieght.  That is so far from the turth,  I love them for who they are.  

Love you all 
Jayme

Well On Wed 2-13-07, I had my appt with My Kaiser Doc.  Got  my labs.  all are in the normal levels.  

Today, 2-15-07 I saw Dr Zorin,  he was happy with my labs. told me to keep doing what I am going.   

I asked him, if I can start training harder, told him I want to do a 1/2 Marathon this year.  He gave me the ok.  

We also talked about my goal weight of 175 he said that is a good goal,  So that is only 23 lbs away.

2-10-07,  I am now 3 months old,  and 102lbs lighter then when I started my Kaiser Options back on 5-2-06.

I am so happy, with the way I look and feel.  I am now in Onederland and today wieghed in at 198.  This is a big WOW for me, but not the biggest WOW that I have had.

My biggest WOW,  is getting into 501's botton fly Levis,  

I see my Kaiser Dr on 2-13, and See Dr Rumsey on 2-15, I will let you know what they both have to say.

Jayme

01-28-07, 11 weeks after surgery,  I guess I have to report I am doing great.  I am now at 203, that is 39lbs gone post surgery,  Total is 95lbs.  I feel great, I have more engery, My workouts at the gym are getting harder.  I really  am having fun.  
I see my Kaiser dr. on 2-8-07 and Dr Rumsey on 2-15 for my 3m appt.      I cant wait, I know that my weight will be in onederland 1st time in 18 years.  
My food intake is still mostley my portein drink, soup, mashed potatos, or beans, yogurt, cottage cheese. .  Each time I have tryed turkey, or fish I get an upset stomach so I stay away from them.  

I have set a goal for myself this year, and that is to walk a 1-2 a marathon at the end of 2007.   Will keep you  posted on my training.

Today I had my 1st Dr appt.  It went great.  I was very happy to see that my Dr had done her homework,  She had taken the  time to read up on the lastest info, and gave me a 4 page report as to what I should be doing until our next appt.  She had also  pre ord my labs for the next appt.   We also went over all my laps,  I was very happy to see all were in the normal area.  So she told me to keep up the good work,

I do see Dr Rumsey on 12-7, I hope he  is as happy.  So today I weighed in at 223.  That is 19lps down from 11-10, date of surgery.  So my total weight loss is now  75lbs,   56lbw pre op and 19 post op.  

well that is all for now