A new Beginning....Spring 2009

Mar 26, 2009

Greetings all!
I have been so busy in life I have neglected my posting here. I am trying to be more accountable so here goes..... My father passed in late December and I have been on revolving table ever since. :-) My father was the strong one who really was doing alot for my mother and it was such a shock when he had a freak accident and fell and had a brain hemorrhage and was gone in less than 6 hours start to finish. Since the funeral I have bee n spending every weekend with Mom and am really loving my time with her. Mom is 85 and getting more frail and naturally aging. It is hard on my heartstrings seeing her miss Dad so much and when I am stressed and being at Mom's old habits have resurfaced...I tend to turn to cookies and chocolate for stress control. Well after 3 months of that ...I am at 292 pounds and that is more than I am willing to accept. lol I am still in my regular clothes (18/20) but....some fit a little snugger than I like! :-0 I went on depression medication a month ago to help me deal with all on my plate and that is a tremendous help. I started this week on an appetite suppressant called Adipex. I am amazed at how much it really keeps my hunger under control. I feel energized and positive and that is a great start. I am determined to let this appetite suppressant help get me back on track of not grazing and lose a few pounds and keep on the right path to maintain my weight in a comfortable range for me . Ideally i would be happy to stay in the 260's range where I was prior to my plastic surgery. I am glad I am taking measures to ensure my keeping the rewards of my surgery before it gets out of hand. For those of you researching WLS, understand that this surgery will help you lose the weight and you must keep a diligent eye on your maintenance to preserve what you have lost. I remember reading on the message boards of someone taking medicine after WLS and I thought ...WHY?? Well for most of us it is a lifelong battle and one that we have to focus on all the time.  So please don't get discouraged but rather remember to know when to take action and keep the benefits you have worked so hard for. I feel confident that this regrouping will really help me get back on track and reestablish a stronger lifestyle change for me. I wish you all positive and happy thoughts and remember wherever you are in your journey to keep blooming where you are planted!
Hugs!!
Marianne

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