Michele M.

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Just been really busy, but wanted to post the latest.  I've had my first fill the end of January.  My Surgery was in September so I went almost 4 months on the surgery alone.  It's less than half filled and I return to Dr. Bonanni the 29th of this month.  Think I will go for another fill to help the feeling of satiety.

When things are going well, you're starting to look better, and you can pick clothes off the rack without going to the plus side, you lose a bit of momentum.  I don't want to do that and really, it is all about the choices you make about what you eat and how much you are moving.  I still make good choices, but find it a bit more difficult now, so I will continue to plow forward.  I'm finding these last 30 lbs. to be the hardest would you believe, but I will never give up.  Just have to get moving and with spring around the corner, I am SO looking forward to hiking.  I haven't been able to hike for so many years and want to go to Ricketts Glenn and hike.  One of my motivations!

I've made the decision to get a hair cut this Thursday after having the same style for about 30 years.  Wish me luck!!

After I have it done, (and if I like it) I will replace my Avatar. My angel Sue just looks fabulous!  I'm so happy for her and for all Bandsters.  We made the choice to get healthy.  A pat on the back for us all!!

Keep up the good work everyone!

Well, I turned 53 on Sunday, 10/14 and I'm 40 lbs. lighter from my heaviest weight, so I did celebrate with a very small piece of cake!  It was my birthday after all!  I've lost 27 lbs. since my operation on 9/5/07.  A good beginning, looking forward to losing the rest.

My fill is on Friday, hope all goes well.  Nervous?  Yep, but will make it through I'm sure.

This has been a truly life changing event and have to say I am enjoying being able to walk the treadmill and looking forward to hiking in the spring, I have missed that for too many years.

This has been the best decision I have ever made and it was the right one for me.

Good luck to anyone out there that is contemplating this surgery.... think it through and if it is right for you, go for it!!

Michele

I can't believe it will be 4 weeks tomorrow since the surgery, wow, amazing how fast time can be.

I'm back to work, have to say the first few days were very tiring, but by the end of the week, I was feeling a bit stronger.  Herein starts week 2 back to work, good thing too, because we're short 3 people in the office, so now instead of 4 people that I work for, I now have 8 and am trying to juggle them all.

I go for my first fill on 10/19, I'm sure it'll be just fine, taking a vacation day just in case.  Enjoying my soft foods, feels good to chew again !

Trying not to think of the number on the scale, it's been stuck lately, but I know I've been following the program, so it is what it is.  It took time to get this way, it'll take time to get healthy again.

I'm so grateful for my Angel, Susan, she has been wonderful and a godsend.  I hope to be a good Angel to someone one day as well.  It's so helpful to have someone who has been through it already to help with questions and know that what you're experiencing is perfectly normal.  It truly is so very helpful to someone who may be scared.  I am grateful to Susan for agreeing to be mine.

"It is what it is"..... One day at a time      

Saw Dr. B on Tuesday, said I was doing fine, I can go back to work.. bummer!
Saw my PCP today to review my medications.  Prior to surgery, I was on BP meds and today my BP was 110/70!  Without meds! so already I'm off that.  He is checking my thyroid and cholesterol and I may be able to be off most of my medications! Yay!

No more pain when I sneeze or cough, glad of that!  Started mushies and have my first fill scheduled for 10/19.  A bit anxious about that, but excited as well.

Monday back to work, I know they missed me..!

Well, here I am 6 days after surgery.  Had a bit of a rough time in the hospital, but came home late afternoon on 9/6.  Don't have anything but a bed to sleep in but thankfully we just got a sleep number bed which made it a bit better.  Trouble is I have a slipped disc and if I sleep on my back too long, my leg goes numb.  Well, sure had/have a numb leg still!  Oh well, one day I'll be able to sleep on my belly again!  Not now though!  Not really hungry, truly forcing myself to eat and get my protein in.  Did look up some new recipies for different soups though!  Hmm, maybe pumpkin..yumm!

Every day it gets a little better (except when the cats decide to run across my stomach in the morning ... TWICE today... and the first time I sneezed, I cried! So I'm trying NOT to do that again!  

My Angel called me in the hospital on Wens., she's been wonderful, I'm following her progress as well.

Thank you all my Prayer Warriors, and of course my Angel for all your thoughts, prayers and good wishes.  He is listening to us all.  Tomorrow is always another day!

Wednesday, 9/5/07 is my surgery day.  I'm excited, a bit nervous I have to admit.  Not looking forward to the pain, but will deal with it.  I have a wonderful Angel, Susan who has been a Godsend.  She has given me great pointers and from her blog, I've learned not to bend over any time soon!  I'm ready to use this tool to change my life and become the healthy person I want to be.  I'm ready to take my place on the loser's bench.  There's great company there!  Wish me luck, and I'll take all the prayers anyone has to offer!