chunkeymonkey99654
Leaving on a jet plane
Apr 19, 2011
Hello Everbody!!Okay so tomorrow night I lv Alaska and land in Ontario Ca. We are then driving to Anaheim, staying at the Marriot, relaxing, maybe go see the Hollywood Wax Museum and play Putt Putt, lounge around in the pool & jacuzzi. Nice, can't wait.
It's in the high 60's there, so that is already shorts weather there for me, as it is currently 48 degree's here. My friend Martin & his wife are having surgery tomorrow, wish them both a speedy recovery, my prayers are with you both!!
Yesterday I worked all afternoon outside, doing yard cleanup, and in Alaska it is called "break up" season, b/c the snow is now going away and everything that was hidden all winter long, (mostly trash) is now visible and it is usually not very appealing.
Also there is always a huge amount of mud and water everywhere during break up, so it makes doing early clean up, even messier. But it needs to be done. Also it was a good time for me be outdoors and get the blood flowing. My back was aching by the end of it, but I had accomplished a lot. I treated my self to a long soak in the hot tub, last night.
My husband returns today from the village of Takotna, where he was working
We still have some packing to do and last minute things around the house. I'm trying to get everything cleaned up so when I return there is nothing to fuss about.
I plan to buy some protein drinks today, to try, anyone who knows of the best tasting ones please message me, I would love some tips on that. I like chocolate flavor.
I'm very excited to be going to Mexico for my Gastric sleeve surgery. Wish I had done this years ago. I don't know why I didn't. I do know my husband did not support the idea the last time we had discussed it, early on last year. I think this time, he saw how much I wanted it. His feeling on my surgery in "Mexico" have changed 100% and I'm happy for that, b/c I needed his support. I have a 20 yr old daughter, who is 110% there for me on this and I love her so much for that!!
I am really looking forward to the "Day" I can fit into a North Face jacket. I saw these beautiful black ones last year around Christmas time and tried one on. Of course I went for the XL.....No way!! it didn't fit!!! lol
I asked the store clerk if they had a XXL, she said "no we don't make them that big". lol
Yup....I think that is when it really hit me. I remember just standing there in the store, with this blank expression on my face, watching her walk off, as if she had said nothing to me at all.
I knew then..... I was outta control and at my height, 5'2, you feel every pound, in your knees, hips & back. you know what I mean, I'm sure it is the same for everyone.
Back to my story.....I remember I got the jacket zipped up but I looked like a stuffed sausage! I looked at myself in the full length mirror, trying different angles, who was I trying to kid. Myself?? Possibly. I DIDN'T"T purchase it.
I wanted it to fit comfortably and it didn't. That was a sad moment for me, but also an (((((((Awakening!!))))))
Because here I am today, just days away from surgery!!! Hallelujah
I could care less what the tag says, Small, Med. Large, XL.... I just want to feel good in what I wear and be able to do physical activities again. And to be able to fit into a North Face jacket would be nice too. lol
Will update in Ca. and of course before surgery and after. I still need to add my measurements and my tracker. Thanks Martin for that reminder! wink wink!!
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About Me
wasilla, AK
Location
22.1
BMI
Surgery
04/25/2011
Surgery Date
Jan 02, 2011
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