MelissaF
12/6/2011 5 Years!
Dec 06, 2011
Hello! Long time NO write on my profile, I do apologize for that!As of 12/4/2011, I am now 5 years postop! Amazing how time flies and the changes I see occuring as I reflect on my previous entry from 2 years ago (shame on me!).
I have a new job working as the Clinical Leader of a Health Line at my hospital. I started in June of 2010. The department is small and many changes have occured since I have been there and have spent the majority of my team revamping the software and trying to streamline processes. I am excited for 2012 now that many things are in place there to see what is to come!
What other exciting news has occured do you ask? I HAD A BABY! YES - A BABY! :):):) Her name is Brooklyn Elise and she was born on 9/21/2011. My pregnancy and delivery were all HEALTHY and her too HEALTHY! I cannot belive it and I have RNY to thank for that. She is beautiful and she takes my breath away, we are so blessed! I have had 3 months off with her to enjoy getting to know my little pumpkin and and next week I return back to work. I will miss her tremendously but ready to get back to a routine as well. I work Mon-Thurs so the hours are longer to meet my full time status but I have a 3 day weekend with her so that is nice.
I did gain some weight over the first few months I worked there and got up to 182 lbs when I found I was pregnant in January 2011. I then proceeded to gain up to 224 with my pregnacy from 182. I now weight 200 and that is not comfortable to me so I am currently eating very clean and exercising and trying to get back in the groove like I was. I am thankful this surgery has allowed me such opportunities in my life but I also know I have to keep things in check or right back I go up to 328+ pounds. No thanks! I don't want to be that big or that sick every again. I am still free from my diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. So I am thankful and blessed. Had labs drawn last week and I meet with my PCP to discuss tomorrow. Hoping for great results! Still taking my vitamins as I should and drinking my protein daily. I know how integral this is so I don't even slide on it.
My husband and I celebrated 8 years married in Novemeber also so that was a blessing also. He is now 11 years postop and I can't believe how his life has changed also but I still have to keep on him to be compliant! men! :)
Hoping all of you have a very blessed holiday and happy new year! I will try not to be so delinquent on updating my profile from now on!! :) Take care.
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About Me
Northwood, IA
Location
33.8
BMI
Surgery
12/04/2006
Surgery Date
Mar 09, 2004
Member Since
Before & After
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Me before... wow, was that me
328lbs
Below goal and feeling fantastic!
133lbs
