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Happy New Year ....
Jan 13, 2007
Okay, I'm a little late but had to give the New Year a chance!! Ha ... I made my goal of 20 pounds off again (I'm happy with 20 pounds a month) so am now down 60+ pounds post-op. It's amazing ... I still think I eat too much too fast but my pouch isn't fussy so I guess I'm doing okay. I miss all my support group buddies and look forward to seeing them this month. I'm trying to go to water aerobics 5X a week now but it seems there is always something in the way, the pool closes for "inclement" weather, a Holiday closes it, someone gets sick ... but at least I make it 3X a week still. It's become extremely important to me ~ I never thought any type of exercies would be important but it's become a group of friends too and that's good for me as I have such a tight little world that expanding it is good I think. I kinda measure my progress by my swimsuits and I'm down to a 20 from a 32, that is good. My jeans have also gone from a size 32 but only to a 24 ... not that I'm complaining. I look so foward to spring and adding more activities to my week, oh to feel the sun on my face! My skin is not keeping up ... that's a bummer. I've already started looking at plastic surgeons, I won't do anything until I've been at my goal weight for 12 months. Well, that's all for now.
The day after my first Thanksgiving Post-op
Nov 24, 2006
I spent my first post-op Thanksgiving home alone, not because I didn't have lots of places I could have gone, but because I didn't want to be around all that food. Not that I have an appetite or would have been tempted to eat poorly, food just doesn't appeal to me anymore so why bother!
Lots has happened since my surgery - I have found my exercise ... the one that I love - it's water aerobics. Finally a form of exercise that I actually look forward to. Currently I'm going 3X per week and hopefully will turn that into 5X per week but ... baby steps!
I've lost 38 pounds ... which doesn't feel like much to be honest. I've gone from a size 32 to 24-26 (depending on the item) and just want to say that the first 30 came off quick & easy - but keep in mind that I started this journey at 335.
Some days are easier than others, I still struggle with not a lot of energy - but I work 40 hours a week and do my water aerobics 3X per week. It's not like I'm home resting all the time - some days I wish I were tho.
I have no regrets; this decision I made for me and it's allowed me the courage to take care of myself - 6 months ago I would not have gone anywhere by myself - let alone put on a swim suit!! Now I know that I have a future again - it's the most amazing feeling.
I love this journey ...
Lots has happened since my surgery - I have found my exercise ... the one that I love - it's water aerobics. Finally a form of exercise that I actually look forward to. Currently I'm going 3X per week and hopefully will turn that into 5X per week but ... baby steps!
I've lost 38 pounds ... which doesn't feel like much to be honest. I've gone from a size 32 to 24-26 (depending on the item) and just want to say that the first 30 came off quick & easy - but keep in mind that I started this journey at 335.
Some days are easier than others, I still struggle with not a lot of energy - but I work 40 hours a week and do my water aerobics 3X per week. It's not like I'm home resting all the time - some days I wish I were tho.
I have no regrets; this decision I made for me and it's allowed me the courage to take care of myself - 6 months ago I would not have gone anywhere by myself - let alone put on a swim suit!! Now I know that I have a future again - it's the most amazing feeling.
I love this journey ...
