Bobbyerock

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Hello There!
Well I am 3 years out.  My only complaint is me.  Its been a long time since I've been here and I feel like I should have been here sooner.  Three years out I have I am 25 pounds heavier than my lowest weight.  I am happy in every aspect of my life except my weight.  I also know that it's my responsibility to correct whats wrong.  It's easier now that I have the tools to do that.  Its still a struggle to get my mind in the game. Working hard at it.  I should be going to support group meetings.  I went to one last month.  I felt strangely out of place.  There are lots of newbies there craving information but most of the attendees are sleeve patients(or potential sleeve patients) of which I am not.  I know that all of the surgeries are related in some way but the effects are vastly different.  I can't speak to whatever obstacles a sleeve patient might encounter and there were no RNY patients there to speak with about their journey new or old.  Alas I find myself at a roadblock.  What to do? Hmmmm.  I need to think it over.  Later, Bejai!

Hello and Happy New Year! 
The journey continues.  There are hills and valleys and my weight ebbs and flows, but no significant gain.   I am healthy and happy.  My family is doing well and we are Blessed. Learning all the intricate possibilities after this surgery is sometimes consuming and other times surreal.  I have met many people and still readily answer questions  about my journey from my point of view.  I also advise people to research an decide what is best for them.  Also not to take this as a quick fix but as a life altering journey that is forever. I  feel that I have had the best surgeon, office staff and support group in Louisiana possibly in the U. S.   I have no complaints and I would readily do this over the same way probably sooner.  I no longer dread the next days in my life but welcome them.  I don't think that there is anything I have wanted to do that I haven't done since my weight-loss.  If you are a friend and you are reading this, please know that I consider you a Blessing.  Wishing you all the best and I won't take so long to post an update. 

Its a very busy time of the year.  Winding down the school year.  We are gearing up for my daughters prom, graduation.  Busy with Upward Bound for my youngest son. My older sons are in search of their place, I hope they find it soon. And that its a good place for them.  Having lots of fun with my hubby.  He is laughing more thats always good.  Desperately needing to get back on track with my food.  Been making some not so great choices lately.  The Mississippi River is really high here and that has created alot of excitement.  Can't wait to break out in some pretty summery dresses.  Figure flattering of course.  Feeling better than Blessed.  I am looking foward to lots of new and postive adventures.  I'll bring you along when I have the time.  Till then, Huggzz, Bejai!

Well the weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer and I am getting smaller.... Yippeee!  Feeling pretty good.  Finally got up the nerve to put my picture as an avatar. Although I don't know how long that's gonna last. I had to do something since my best bud Frances has forced me out of my my safety spot of obscurity.    Had fun at the Women's Expo.  I had never been before.  I am back to working out at the Y. Thats actually fun.  Enjoying everything that being healthy brings.   Feeling better than Blessed with good health, great family, good friends.  Meeting lots of people.  Still reading the boards daily to see what up with WLS buddies.   Wishing everyone much success and happiness.   Be Blessed !     Later, Bejai!

Well its Feb. 1st and its cold outside.  I am usually cold all the time.  Partially due to thyroid issues (the lack of one) and iron issues ( I should have more).
Other than that my life is great.   I haven't reached my goals yet, but I am close.  Healthier, happier and back on my exercise program.  That is a good thing. I was falling back, not getting any cardio.  Doing lots of moving but none intentionally for my health i.e., No cardio or weights. That was then and this is now and I am moving foward. Grateful for my  family and friends and their unwavering support and the support of my wls family as well.  I hope this year is better than last for everyone.  We know where we've been. Later, Gator!

Huggzz, Bejai!

 Thanksgiving was pretty good, lots of things to be thankful for, lots of good food, and lots of rest.  My family is doing well.  Weight loss is going ok.  Keep tipping around the same weight up and down on the scale.  Food is sometimes very friendly and sometimes very foul.  Sometimes I seem to eat an awful lot and other times very little.  Still unable to capture the elusive goal weight but far from disappointed.  Doing a lot of shopping not particularly buying but trying on just to see if it fits and more times than not it does. WooooooooWHoo! Surgery did not correct all that was wrong in my life and I didn't expect that it would but it has changed my life in many ways.  Very grateful , first to God, my family, my doctor, his staff, my friends (the true ones) for all of the love and support.  I feel pretty good for an ole' gal! Thankful, thankful, thankful.

Well since wls, I have become sort of a shopping addict.  I love a sale and a bargain even better.  Thrift store shopping is the bomb.  Guess who put on zipped up flaunted but did not purchase a size 16 pair of slacks?  Yes that would be me. Ha, ha, ha.  Nobody would have believed it last year. God is good all the time. Awesome all the time.  Don't look around, don't look down, Look up in faith. Prayers are indeed answered. TTYL, Bejai! Happy dancing for us all!!!!

   
Well at 14 months out here is where I am today.  Wow, what a journey it has been. It still very hard to believe.  Yes I look the same to me, but very different to everyone else.  No my life is not now perfect, but it is much, much better, Perscriptions gone, knee pain still there but not NEARLY as bad.  No body is waiting for me to catch up the are busy trying to keep up.  I have been better than Blessed and I am very grateful.   My only regret is that I waited so long to do it! 

I actually added a couple. Ha, who would have thought. The camera dodger has evolved.

Well I have crossed that 8 month threshold.  122 lbs lighter and minor issues, soon to be resolved.  Feeling pretty good otherwise.  Still having those private WOW moments and enjoying each and every one.  I hope everyone reading this is well and that you realize how Blessed you are. I do!  Have a great life!!