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Well it's been almost a year since I've been here.  At first when I joined  I couldn't understand why people weren't on her for support, now I know.  I'm living live and taking care of me.  It's been 2 years since my RNY, I don't regret a single thing, ok well maybe not doing it sooner.  Still maintaining and eating my small meals.  It's nice to share meals with my Hunny..

Hello all.

I know I've been lax in visiting the boards.  I have been so very busy.  I'm volunteering more with my Church and Relay for Life (I took a little break from Relay and now I'm back, having a team and Coording Committee).  Life is good.  My honey and I exchanged rings on vacation in March.  Florida was wonderful and am considering moving there.  I'm so cold most of the time and I have that and on vacation I was warm and no hot flashes. 

I'm doing better with my fiber.  Who knew you needed more than what I was getting, LOL.  I'm looking forward to Relay and being able to run around doing lots of things.  I've been so busy I have to keep reminding myself that I need a little down time every now and again.  It's ok to chill. 

Lab work is good, except for my vitamins.  I haven't taken them in a few months, shame on me.  It does make a huge difference.  My weight is keeping steady between 197 and 200.  I'm still learning and trying different foods to eat.  I keep trying things so I don't board of the same thing over and over again.

Hope all is well in your corner of the world and wishing you continued success on your journey.

I normally don't post publicaly but I think this is important............I"m a little over a year out from my RNY.  I wouldn't change having the surgery for anything. Let me first say this hurts like nothing I've ever experienced before.  I had to have some anal muscles taken out yesterday.  I was watching my protein intake, watching the sugars and fat but not the fiber.  I even take Miralax daily.  Fiber is what keeps things pushing thru.  I had a a few anal tears and an anal fissure (sp) because of straining and having hard bowel movements.

I went to my PCP who sent me to a specialist.  I had creams and ointments to use they didn't work (they only work for 30% to 40% of the time).  Please eat more fiber, I know it's hard to do, but it will save your from having to go thru what I just did.   

 Today marks the 1 year Surgiversary for me.  I'm down about 163 lbs and my weight  fluxes between 198 and 201.  I used to wear a 30/32 pant and top (and it was tight) now i'm in a large t-shirt and 16 pants.  14's do fit but I'm not comfy in them. YET.  Today I vilunteered wtih my nieces for Relay for LIfe Basket/Bag Bingo.  I was running around like some  fool heping get things set up.  I would have never been able to do it before.  I"m thankful for everyone here for their support during my year. I had a lot of questions and I still do.  Well it's been a long day.  Tomorrow night I have a new sleep study to check and make sure I don't need my BiPap anymore.  YEA ME!!

Well I"m almost at 1 year post op.  So far I've lost 163 lbs.  My weight keeps between 198 and 202.  I'm so active right now it's not funny.  Back on the Relay for Life Coordinating Committee as all team fundraising (have 4 things I'm working on), Having a RFL Team with my nieces, active in church,  I"m the craft person for the Sunday School Youth, helping start up a youth group and am now on the Board for Church and other little things.  I"m thinking that's enough for right now.  I"m sick today, not sure if it's the flu or not.  ARGH  hate being inactive anymore.  Hope all is well in your corner of WLS.

I wanted to be under 200 lbs by Christmas.  Well that didn't happen, so I said around New Years.  I weighed today and I'm offically 199.2.  That is 4 ounces away from a 160 lb weight loss.  I'm so happy for me and excited for the future.  I'm just wondering if I should set a new goal, I haven't figured out a "final weight" for myself.  I don't want to set one and then get upset and discouraged if I don't reach it.  Off to celebrate.  I'm gonna go shopping.  For what I don't know, maybe even to just look.  Vacation is in 3 months, so I'm gonna need something new. 

Well looking at my last blog it's been almost 2 1/2 months.  I didn't understand before how people could not blog or visit this site.  Well now I know.  It's called living.  I've been so crazy busy work wise and in my personal life.  I've been doing good.  Still loosing.  I can't believe how much time I've wasted before when I was heavy and so unhappy with me.  Well gotta run.  Life is waiting and I plan on grabbing it by the horns and hanging on for the ride. 

Well I had to ask.  Can you taste it?  I'm now 211lbs.  I am 12 lbs away from being in Onderland.  I'm so excited I could spit.  I even came home from vacation a few lbs lighter.  I know this is short and sweet. 

 Well as the title says, I'm on vacation.  My first since even starting on my journey.  I'm down to 215.8 lbs.  I'm doing quite a bit of walking and eating consciously while I'm here.  We drive from PA to Kansas.  My mom is quickly learning what I can and can't eat.  I'm in a contest with a friend of mine that hasn't had WLS and we're seeing who can reach Onderland first.  I'm winning so far, but then I went on vacation we'll see when I get home.

Well today first if 9/11/2011.  10 Anniversary of the Attacks on the USA.  I like to think of it as the Attacks felt around the world and when America come together.  My cousin was stationed at the Pentagon.  We were eager to hear anything from her.  She had went into work late because she took o bunk mate to her OB/GYN appt.  When they got back to the Pentagon they were rushed into the bomb shelter and then when the all clear came for them they went to Camp David.  If Mandy didn't go in late I really don't believe she would be with us today.    Today is also Grandparents Day.

I was reflecting today.  I am making my goals 10 lbs now instead of the usual 25 I had been doing.  This way I don't get frustrated and discouraged.  I am 222.6 now, next goal is at 215.  I thought WOW I can't  remember when I was last this small.  Then it hit me....I'm only 23 lbs away form ONEDERLAND!!.  When I reach 199 lbs it will be almost a 160 lb weight loss.  I'm just trying to wrap my head around it all.  I was so concentrated on the short goals I didn't see that a major goal is also within my sights.