mfryar
April 23rd, 30th, 2006
Oct 15, 2006
Sunday April 23, 2006 Hello There Beautiful People!! I am now 11 weeks post op and down....drum roll please....60 pounds!! Ta Dah!! Oh Yea...this feels so good! I added a new current photo album to my picture trail link under my name at the top of the page. It is truly amazing how much change 60 pounds can have! I am feeling great and am really enjoying the new me! My dearest friend Kay has rearranged her lifestyle to help her lose weight. She is doing fantastic! She is down 25+ pounds since the first of the year. We keep each other inspired. We met 17 years ago and have been thru alot thick and thin....hey with the weight we are both losing I made a pun...lol I feel so blessed to have such a wonderful dear friend in my life. I treasure her so! This week I had lots of WoW moments for me. I went thru my clothes getting ready for the exchange on Saturday and tried on some of the smaller goodies I got at the last exchange. I was so excited.....so many of them fit and really looked good!! I had one dress that was a size 22 and I refused to take it off until my hubby came in from mowing the grass to see it on me!! LOL...It has been years since I was in a size 22. I went to Penneys and went thru their Womens section and had a blast!! I bought an $80.00 dress for $4.77!! I haven't shopped in "regular" stores for a long time! I can see this new me will be redirecting the money saved on groceries and applying them to the wonderful cause of Shopping!! Speaking of shopping......I went to the clothing exchange yesterday.....Here is my post from the day..... I am home from the obesity help clothing exchange and just finished trying on all my wonderful items!! Whew...I am beat! lol I had such a great time seeing everyone and finding such Delicious things to wear! Jodi, Thank you for the Gorgeous Swimsuit and Coverup!! I tried it on first thing...talk about Stunning! I love it! It is my colors and fits perfectly! My hubby loved it and said I looked so good in it. I have never had a swimsuit wrap before and this fits perfectly ...I am soooo Excited......For whoever brought in the Red~White!Blue Swimsuit in a 22tall I found it at the last moment before leaving and it looks super on too!! I am so ready for vacation......Once I get to the pool deck I figure I can poise my thighs so the legs look smaller at least on top... Shoot I am just so happy to be feeling so wonderful and in less pain with my knees I am really not that vain about my legs. I have 2 and they are working pretty good so I am happy! I got a beautiful little denim sundress with little flowers on the bodice....it is perfect on me and my hubby has a thing for me in denim....hum..you think it will be too much for me to be looking so delectable in Vegas and him getting to play Texas Holdum too??? The wicked black satin long nitie will definatly be in my suitcase for Vegas too!! Ohh La La!! Thank you bunches to who ever brought in the white strapless bra...my favorite brand and just my size...it fits beautifully.....Then the little pink and white checked jacket with the shiny sequins.....Gorgeous! I love the white T-shirt with the Martini Glasses...ummmm just up my alley with the sequins...I think life is just way to short so I believe we all need to sparkle while we are here. My friend Lori gave me a pink fleece hoodie that says "Spoil Me" ...and that is just how I am feeling right now! I am so spoiled and blessed to have made such fantastic friends on this marvelous journey. Thank you all on Obesity Help from the bottom of my heart for gracing my life with your warmth, support, love and friendship! A very special Thank you to Miss Courtney for introducing me to you all..... Life is very very good!! You all have a Fabulous Weekend and Keep Blooming!!
(((((((HUGS))))))))))
Marianne
Till my next update......Remember to be kind to unkind people...they need it the most!
Sunday April 30th, 2006
Good Morning Beautiful People! Well it looks like this damp rainy weather is something we all will just have to get used to....looks like it will be like this for the next week for the most part. I am so ready for the hot sun in Vegas.....My weight loss has been so strange this past week...I am not sure why.....I am supposed to be up to 4oz meals now and some times I get close but I don't push it. I did add some carbs/starch this week and I lost 7 pounds! Go figure. That makes 67 pounds loss in 12 weeks. I am thrilled! I am allergic to Aspertame so I am limited on some SF items. I got little cups of diced peached in light juice and absolutely love them!! I might have one 3oz of them each day. I also added about 4 saltine crackers or 2oz of cherrios each day. I never thought they would be so good! :o) I wonder if by adding the carbs/ startch my body doesn't think it is being starved so much and is giving up the weight easier. I confess I even had 4 of the mint girl scout cookies and they were sooo good. Not something I plan on keeping in my diet but it was a great treat. I am still not good when eating out.....I know I need to play it safe with items I am sure of but......I am learning .....yesterday we went and visisted with my parents in Monticello. We went out to lunch and I had about 4 bites of pea salad and then about 7 small breaded mushrooms. Tasted so good...but then I get this watery mouth and no room to swallow as my tummy is full and trying to understand the new food......sheesh...what a mistake! I sat in the car on the way home gripping my plastic bag and drooling all the way home. I think for the first time in my life I am actually starting to feel a little car sickness. Next time I will be smart and get some cottage cheese with maybe a peach or pear.....hum...the things we learn! :o) I am hoping to do ok on Vacation in Vegas. I plan on taking some bottles of my isopure, saltines, and getting some string cheese there to keep in our room on ice. They have great bowls of fresh fruit and the best 99 cent shrimp cocktails...ummmmm I figure I will be a cheap date!! lol I am sooo ready for vacation!! The warmth..... the sun...... the relaxation!! Bring it on..... I went thru a tub of my summer clothing last night ...I had this pile of things to keep....that is until I tried them on...talk about ridiculous.....sheesh....I ended up keep all of 3 things.....the rest are history. I am loving planning my "weasle wear" outfits for Vacation in Vegas!! I love looking good and really enjoy it when I find great sexy clothes that make me feel like a goddess. I now have 4 definate swim suits for summer and am really liking the different look I see in them in the mirror. My parents were so thrilled with the changes they saw in me yesterday and it makes me feel so good. I look at the before and current pictures and I remember seeing that thinner woman a long time ago....it is alot of fun for my husband as we have been married 3 years so this new woman is totally new to him. Well I have lots to do so........You all keep your chin up with this rainydamp weather scheduled here this week and just look at the positive side of how good this is for our youthful skin!! Have a beautiful day All! Keep Blooming!!
Marianne
397/330/Healthy Goddess!
(((((((HUGS))))))))))
Marianne
Till my next update......Remember to be kind to unkind people...they need it the most!
Sunday April 30th, 2006
Good Morning Beautiful People! Well it looks like this damp rainy weather is something we all will just have to get used to....looks like it will be like this for the next week for the most part. I am so ready for the hot sun in Vegas.....My weight loss has been so strange this past week...I am not sure why.....I am supposed to be up to 4oz meals now and some times I get close but I don't push it. I did add some carbs/starch this week and I lost 7 pounds! Go figure. That makes 67 pounds loss in 12 weeks. I am thrilled! I am allergic to Aspertame so I am limited on some SF items. I got little cups of diced peached in light juice and absolutely love them!! I might have one 3oz of them each day. I also added about 4 saltine crackers or 2oz of cherrios each day. I never thought they would be so good! :o) I wonder if by adding the carbs/ startch my body doesn't think it is being starved so much and is giving up the weight easier. I confess I even had 4 of the mint girl scout cookies and they were sooo good. Not something I plan on keeping in my diet but it was a great treat. I am still not good when eating out.....I know I need to play it safe with items I am sure of but......I am learning .....yesterday we went and visisted with my parents in Monticello. We went out to lunch and I had about 4 bites of pea salad and then about 7 small breaded mushrooms. Tasted so good...but then I get this watery mouth and no room to swallow as my tummy is full and trying to understand the new food......sheesh...what a mistake! I sat in the car on the way home gripping my plastic bag and drooling all the way home. I think for the first time in my life I am actually starting to feel a little car sickness. Next time I will be smart and get some cottage cheese with maybe a peach or pear.....hum...the things we learn! :o) I am hoping to do ok on Vacation in Vegas. I plan on taking some bottles of my isopure, saltines, and getting some string cheese there to keep in our room on ice. They have great bowls of fresh fruit and the best 99 cent shrimp cocktails...ummmmm I figure I will be a cheap date!! lol I am sooo ready for vacation!! The warmth..... the sun...... the relaxation!! Bring it on..... I went thru a tub of my summer clothing last night ...I had this pile of things to keep....that is until I tried them on...talk about ridiculous.....sheesh....I ended up keep all of 3 things.....the rest are history. I am loving planning my "weasle wear" outfits for Vacation in Vegas!! I love looking good and really enjoy it when I find great sexy clothes that make me feel like a goddess. I now have 4 definate swim suits for summer and am really liking the different look I see in them in the mirror. My parents were so thrilled with the changes they saw in me yesterday and it makes me feel so good. I look at the before and current pictures and I remember seeing that thinner woman a long time ago....it is alot of fun for my husband as we have been married 3 years so this new woman is totally new to him. Well I have lots to do so........You all keep your chin up with this rainydamp weather scheduled here this week and just look at the positive side of how good this is for our youthful skin!! Have a beautiful day All! Keep Blooming!!
Marianne
397/330/Healthy Goddess!
April 15, 2006
Oct 15, 2006
Saturday April 15, 2006 Morning Everyone!
I do so love these fresh mornings! The air smells so delicious and the birds are singing!! The storms last night were awful here...I have never in my life seen it hail for over 20 minutes straight! It was in size from a dime to a ping pong ball here! After it was gone...Jon opened the garage door and there were piles of ice looking like snow where the storm blew it into the garage door! Unreal! But this morning is Gorgeous!! I am 10 weeks out now and as of this morning I am down 57 pounds. It feels wonderful! I am so happy with the results of surgery and feel like a huge burdon has been lifted in my life. Jon and I have been so lonesome for Vegas....we have been scanning the airlines for weeks looking for a good flight....well low and behold....yesterday..I found an unbelievable deal and yes...you guessed it ....we are off to Vegas in 24 days. It will only be a short trip for 6 days but we are so excited about going back. We started going there 3 years ago for our anniversary in May and usually go about 4 times a year. With my surgery this year, I used some of my vacation days and didn't think we would go until our long trip in October. We love to stay downtown and have our own little routine. It is a special place for us and I am really looking forward to just sitting on our balcony reading or lounging by the pool. I have got to get a new swimsuit....my old one finally fell apart from too many hours in the Vegas Sun...lol maybe someone at the next clothing exchange will have one in a 22-24. No Bikinis.....yet.....lol I have really been enjoying the "New Me" after all these years of being so well adjusted to being a SSBBW (Super Size Big Beautiful Woman) I am so excited about shopping for smaller sizes......I tried on a pair of size 24 denim stretch capris last night to see if they will work for Vegas in 3 weeks...welll they are snug but...they can be gotten completely on...lol so in 10 weeks that is from a snug 30 to a snug 24.....When I called the airlines yesterday...I got the most pleasant Gal to talk to ...I told her I was hoping to not have to use the seatbelt extender on my next flight , but that was when we were expecting to go in October....I told her I had had weight loss surgery and she just giggled.....she then told me she had had it too and had just completed her plastic surgery. She was so excited for me and gave me some good tips. It is amazing how many people's lives have been touched by this. We definatly are not alone on this journey! Well Beautiful People I am off here to get a start on this Glorious Day! You all have a Fantastic Day!
(((((((HUGS)))))))))
Marianne
PS....Sheri, you have an Awesome Easter! I know you will be Gorgeously Sexy in your Black & Pink! You are so Beautiful!!
I do so love these fresh mornings! The air smells so delicious and the birds are singing!! The storms last night were awful here...I have never in my life seen it hail for over 20 minutes straight! It was in size from a dime to a ping pong ball here! After it was gone...Jon opened the garage door and there were piles of ice looking like snow where the storm blew it into the garage door! Unreal! But this morning is Gorgeous!! I am 10 weeks out now and as of this morning I am down 57 pounds. It feels wonderful! I am so happy with the results of surgery and feel like a huge burdon has been lifted in my life. Jon and I have been so lonesome for Vegas....we have been scanning the airlines for weeks looking for a good flight....well low and behold....yesterday..I found an unbelievable deal and yes...you guessed it ....we are off to Vegas in 24 days. It will only be a short trip for 6 days but we are so excited about going back. We started going there 3 years ago for our anniversary in May and usually go about 4 times a year. With my surgery this year, I used some of my vacation days and didn't think we would go until our long trip in October. We love to stay downtown and have our own little routine. It is a special place for us and I am really looking forward to just sitting on our balcony reading or lounging by the pool. I have got to get a new swimsuit....my old one finally fell apart from too many hours in the Vegas Sun...lol maybe someone at the next clothing exchange will have one in a 22-24. No Bikinis.....yet.....lol I have really been enjoying the "New Me" after all these years of being so well adjusted to being a SSBBW (Super Size Big Beautiful Woman) I am so excited about shopping for smaller sizes......I tried on a pair of size 24 denim stretch capris last night to see if they will work for Vegas in 3 weeks...welll they are snug but...they can be gotten completely on...lol so in 10 weeks that is from a snug 30 to a snug 24.....When I called the airlines yesterday...I got the most pleasant Gal to talk to ...I told her I was hoping to not have to use the seatbelt extender on my next flight , but that was when we were expecting to go in October....I told her I had had weight loss surgery and she just giggled.....she then told me she had had it too and had just completed her plastic surgery. She was so excited for me and gave me some good tips. It is amazing how many people's lives have been touched by this. We definatly are not alone on this journey! Well Beautiful People I am off here to get a start on this Glorious Day! You all have a Fantastic Day!
(((((((HUGS)))))))))
Marianne
PS....Sheri, you have an Awesome Easter! I know you will be Gorgeously Sexy in your Black & Pink! You are so Beautiful!!
March 30th, April 7, 2006
Oct 15, 2006
Thursday March 30th, 2006 Greeting All!!
It is a beautiful day today! The sun is shining and life is Wonderful! I weighed yesterday and I am officially at 50 pounds lost! Yippee!! I feel wonderful and asm so happy! I went and tried on some dresses last night ...looking for the right one for my Step Sons wedding in June. I was so suprised......4 years ago..I was wearing size 34.......last fall I bought a dress for the wedding in a size 32....yesterday I was trying on size 22 and 24's! Now in all fairness....the 22 was snug on my middle however...the point is I got it on!! lol I decided on the 24 as it was a better pattern match and it is Gorgeous! A lovely shade of Periwinkle Blue with a sheer floral overtop with a soft draped neckline and short split flutter sleeves. I know I will loose more in the next 2 months but with the style I picked, it will flow beautifully when it is loose on me. I would have likeed a little longer sleeve to hide the upper arm flab but....hey it is part of me so......I will live with it. I have been lifting 5 pound wieghts daily to help tone my arms but at this point ...I am thinking more along the lines of a miracle!! lol You know...if you think about it......my arms aren't getting near the workout they used to as I definatly am not using my fork and knife these days!! :o) All in all I am feeling great! Trying some new foods to mix with the old faithful ones...I am finally getting really close to my daily goal of fluids...Thank you Jesus! I notice I am able to drink a little more in my sips and I love that! So far I have not snacked at all between meals which I am sticking to. I still love my popsicles!! YEA! So yummy and getting free liquids too! :o) The only thing I have allowed myself that is questionable was peanut butter. I know some who have eaten it from day one and the nutritionist says it is not good to get in the daily habit of eating it as it is a higher source of fat. I bought some Simply Jiff...low fat, low sugar, low sodium...GREAT TASTE!!!! I have only tried some once but...it was heavenly. I sat there with my one ounce and my baby spoon and just drifted on a wave of delicious pleasure!! :o) It is a treat that I might allow myself once every 2 weeks or so. today is a Spectactular Spring Day! The sun is shining brightly and the temperature is supposed to get in the 60'S!! Woo Hoo! I broke out my sandals this week soooo...I am toes free at last! I hate wearing shoes and socks and live for the months I can wear my sandals. That was my downfall while I was recouperating from surgery...somehow....uh hum.... I managed to increase my ...er...shoe collection by 9 pairs in the 6 weeks I was home....:o) ...I am blameing it on the Loratab pain killer.....lol
You all have a fantastic day!! Life is soooo Good....Enjoy it!!
Friday April 7, 2006
Greetings All! It is Friday and What a Beautiful Day it is! I am 9 weeks post op and down another 4 pounds this week which means I am down a total of 54 pounds!! Yippie!! I am really feeling great and my energy endurance level is so much better than it used to be. I am loving the new slimmer me!! I got a few new tops that are a 22!! it feels great to wear things that show off a little figure...lol I am amazed that my knees are doing so much better! I still have not taken any medicine for them since surgery. I hear this week that for every pound you loose...it takes 5 pounds of pressure weight off your knees....no wonder my poor knees have been suffering so much in the past!! I love hugging my husband.....he can now really wrap his arms around me and hold me close! :o) I started eating chicken breast patties and talk about delicious!! I use a little salad dressing on it to make it moist and it goes down great and agrees with my tummy very well....3 more weeks and I will be able to add some rice and pasta.....ummmm. it will be nice being able to eat more regular foods. I eat 3, 3oz meals a day and do not eat anything in between meals with the exception of my sugarfree popsicles :o) My 5 scars are really healing nicely and are so little that they will hardly even show soon. The 6th incision is in my belly button and I can't see it! LOL I told Dr. Huse he gave me a naval tuck as it is smaller than it ever was before....LOL Dr. Huse is wonderful. I am so glad my research led me to him. He is so experienced in this field with 26 years . He has a wonderful way about him that I just love! Not much else to tell of today...only that life is soooo Good and I am sooooo Blessed!!!! Have a Fabulous Day!! And always Bloom where you are Planted!!
It is a beautiful day today! The sun is shining and life is Wonderful! I weighed yesterday and I am officially at 50 pounds lost! Yippee!! I feel wonderful and asm so happy! I went and tried on some dresses last night ...looking for the right one for my Step Sons wedding in June. I was so suprised......4 years ago..I was wearing size 34.......last fall I bought a dress for the wedding in a size 32....yesterday I was trying on size 22 and 24's! Now in all fairness....the 22 was snug on my middle however...the point is I got it on!! lol I decided on the 24 as it was a better pattern match and it is Gorgeous! A lovely shade of Periwinkle Blue with a sheer floral overtop with a soft draped neckline and short split flutter sleeves. I know I will loose more in the next 2 months but with the style I picked, it will flow beautifully when it is loose on me. I would have likeed a little longer sleeve to hide the upper arm flab but....hey it is part of me so......I will live with it. I have been lifting 5 pound wieghts daily to help tone my arms but at this point ...I am thinking more along the lines of a miracle!! lol You know...if you think about it......my arms aren't getting near the workout they used to as I definatly am not using my fork and knife these days!! :o) All in all I am feeling great! Trying some new foods to mix with the old faithful ones...I am finally getting really close to my daily goal of fluids...Thank you Jesus! I notice I am able to drink a little more in my sips and I love that! So far I have not snacked at all between meals which I am sticking to. I still love my popsicles!! YEA! So yummy and getting free liquids too! :o) The only thing I have allowed myself that is questionable was peanut butter. I know some who have eaten it from day one and the nutritionist says it is not good to get in the daily habit of eating it as it is a higher source of fat. I bought some Simply Jiff...low fat, low sugar, low sodium...GREAT TASTE!!!! I have only tried some once but...it was heavenly. I sat there with my one ounce and my baby spoon and just drifted on a wave of delicious pleasure!! :o) It is a treat that I might allow myself once every 2 weeks or so. today is a Spectactular Spring Day! The sun is shining brightly and the temperature is supposed to get in the 60'S!! Woo Hoo! I broke out my sandals this week soooo...I am toes free at last! I hate wearing shoes and socks and live for the months I can wear my sandals. That was my downfall while I was recouperating from surgery...somehow....uh hum.... I managed to increase my ...er...shoe collection by 9 pairs in the 6 weeks I was home....:o) ...I am blameing it on the Loratab pain killer.....lol
You all have a fantastic day!! Life is soooo Good....Enjoy it!!
Friday April 7, 2006
Greetings All! It is Friday and What a Beautiful Day it is! I am 9 weeks post op and down another 4 pounds this week which means I am down a total of 54 pounds!! Yippie!! I am really feeling great and my energy endurance level is so much better than it used to be. I am loving the new slimmer me!! I got a few new tops that are a 22!! it feels great to wear things that show off a little figure...lol I am amazed that my knees are doing so much better! I still have not taken any medicine for them since surgery. I hear this week that for every pound you loose...it takes 5 pounds of pressure weight off your knees....no wonder my poor knees have been suffering so much in the past!! I love hugging my husband.....he can now really wrap his arms around me and hold me close! :o) I started eating chicken breast patties and talk about delicious!! I use a little salad dressing on it to make it moist and it goes down great and agrees with my tummy very well....3 more weeks and I will be able to add some rice and pasta.....ummmm. it will be nice being able to eat more regular foods. I eat 3, 3oz meals a day and do not eat anything in between meals with the exception of my sugarfree popsicles :o) My 5 scars are really healing nicely and are so little that they will hardly even show soon. The 6th incision is in my belly button and I can't see it! LOL I told Dr. Huse he gave me a naval tuck as it is smaller than it ever was before....LOL Dr. Huse is wonderful. I am so glad my research led me to him. He is so experienced in this field with 26 years . He has a wonderful way about him that I just love! Not much else to tell of today...only that life is soooo Good and I am sooooo Blessed!!!! Have a Fabulous Day!! And always Bloom where you are Planted!!
March 15, 17, 25th 2006
Oct 15, 2006
Wednesday March 15, 2006 Good Afternoon Beautiful People!
I am enjoying my last week before returning to work next week. I got my pedicure this morning and feel like a new woman!! There is nothing like red toenails to make you feel Wicked!! I actually cooked my first big dinner for my family yesterday.......I was afraid it would bother me but to my suprise I really enjoyed it. I even baked my hubby his favorite carrot cake. I made Meatloaf, Au Gratin Potatoes & peas, Pasta Salad, & tuna salad for me :o) I have to confess smelling the meat loaf baking was my undoing....I took one small bite with my dinner and it tasted so awesome......I had a little piece that I didn't think chewed up as well as it should so I did spit it out rather than chance irritating my pouch. I was so satisfied just being able to taste just that little bit. I love being able to have fresh fruits....only problem is consuming so little what to choose...:o) I am getting all my protein in daily but still struggle with the fluids.....I know that will get better next week when I go back to work. I cheated and weighed today as I am going to see my parents tomorrow and wanted an update. I am down a total of 44 pounds and absolutely thrilled! My first goal was to be down 50 pounds for my 50th birthday on the 25th of March......6 pounds to go.... Life is Wonderful!!
You all have a Fantastic Day!!
(((((((HUGS))))))))
Marianne
Friday March 17th, 2006 Happy St. Patricks Day All!
Today is my 6 week anniversary and I am down 46 pounds and feeling wonderful! I will be going back to work on Monday and am so excited! I have really missed my co-workers, but I am so thankful that I work at such a wonderful place where they provide me this time of healing and adjusting with full pay. I have so many blessing in my life that my cup truly runneth over! I went to visit my parents yesterday, they last saw me the day of surgery and were so excited to see me thinner! Mom said I looked Marvelous! My parents are so special, Mom is 82 and Dad is 86. They have been married for 63 years! They are the cutest couple you ever saw! They both look years younger than they are and I swear they are more active than me!! :o) They have been such a blessing and a tremendous strength in my life. As I look on turning 50 next Saturday, I am so thankful for all the love and guidance I have been blessed with. My parents adopted me when I was 4 days old and I know the hand of God placed me with the best parents in the world. When I look around my own little world, A great job that I love so much with precious co-workers that bring sunshine to me everyday....... 2 Awesome Loving Parents,...... 2 beautiful, talented & Loving Daughters,....... 1 sweet & loving stepson,............. 2 special men....my first husband loved & cherished me for 20 years until he passed 6 years ago.............. and my current wonderful husband of almost 3 years who I gain so much love and support from. Without Jon this journey would be so much more difficult. I always tell him....in his arms I am home! I am so overcome with Joy from all that I have been blessed with. Thanks for letting me share......You all have a Beautiful Day! Keep Blooming!!
March 25, 2006 My 50th Birthday!! Woo Hoo! Morning All!
I went back to work on Monday and have been getting into the routine. It was so great getting back to work! My co-workers are Awesome! They all bought me all different sizes and types of mirrors and put post it notes on them saying look at the beautiful me! It was a Hoot! I kept 3 on my desk to keep check of the shrinking me...hee hee It was so thoughtful and creative of them t odo this...I hear Sheri was the inspiration....So...Thank you Beautiful Sheri!! You are Gorgeous on the outside and even more lovely on the inside!! Being back to work, I wasn't nearly as tired as I thought I would be....I guess from not dragging around this extra weight. Today is my 50th birthday and I am down 47 pounds!! Woo Hoo! I keep loosing inches and am feeling terrific. I went and treated myself to some new wicked Bra's and panties so I am definatly enjoying my new shape!! I may look ordinarily dressed on the outside...but ...underneath...I am sooooo wicked....hee hee! I got a luscious birthday cake from my hubby!! He found a beautiful Happy Birthday cake screen saver for our computer and figured I would enjoy that for my treat!! Isn't he Wonderful!! He also got me a new silver omega collar necklace and a huge butterfly slide! I LOVE it! I feel like my blessing just grow more every day! Thank you Jesus for such a wonderful life and all the precious people you have placed in my life to make it so Exquisite!! God is so good to us all! You all have a Fantastic Weekend and Keep Blooming!!
((((HUGS)))))))
Marianne
I am enjoying my last week before returning to work next week. I got my pedicure this morning and feel like a new woman!! There is nothing like red toenails to make you feel Wicked!! I actually cooked my first big dinner for my family yesterday.......I was afraid it would bother me but to my suprise I really enjoyed it. I even baked my hubby his favorite carrot cake. I made Meatloaf, Au Gratin Potatoes & peas, Pasta Salad, & tuna salad for me :o) I have to confess smelling the meat loaf baking was my undoing....I took one small bite with my dinner and it tasted so awesome......I had a little piece that I didn't think chewed up as well as it should so I did spit it out rather than chance irritating my pouch. I was so satisfied just being able to taste just that little bit. I love being able to have fresh fruits....only problem is consuming so little what to choose...:o) I am getting all my protein in daily but still struggle with the fluids.....I know that will get better next week when I go back to work. I cheated and weighed today as I am going to see my parents tomorrow and wanted an update. I am down a total of 44 pounds and absolutely thrilled! My first goal was to be down 50 pounds for my 50th birthday on the 25th of March......6 pounds to go.... Life is Wonderful!!
You all have a Fantastic Day!!
(((((((HUGS))))))))
Marianne
Friday March 17th, 2006 Happy St. Patricks Day All!
Today is my 6 week anniversary and I am down 46 pounds and feeling wonderful! I will be going back to work on Monday and am so excited! I have really missed my co-workers, but I am so thankful that I work at such a wonderful place where they provide me this time of healing and adjusting with full pay. I have so many blessing in my life that my cup truly runneth over! I went to visit my parents yesterday, they last saw me the day of surgery and were so excited to see me thinner! Mom said I looked Marvelous! My parents are so special, Mom is 82 and Dad is 86. They have been married for 63 years! They are the cutest couple you ever saw! They both look years younger than they are and I swear they are more active than me!! :o) They have been such a blessing and a tremendous strength in my life. As I look on turning 50 next Saturday, I am so thankful for all the love and guidance I have been blessed with. My parents adopted me when I was 4 days old and I know the hand of God placed me with the best parents in the world. When I look around my own little world, A great job that I love so much with precious co-workers that bring sunshine to me everyday....... 2 Awesome Loving Parents,...... 2 beautiful, talented & Loving Daughters,....... 1 sweet & loving stepson,............. 2 special men....my first husband loved & cherished me for 20 years until he passed 6 years ago.............. and my current wonderful husband of almost 3 years who I gain so much love and support from. Without Jon this journey would be so much more difficult. I always tell him....in his arms I am home! I am so overcome with Joy from all that I have been blessed with. Thanks for letting me share......You all have a Beautiful Day! Keep Blooming!!
March 25, 2006 My 50th Birthday!! Woo Hoo! Morning All!
I went back to work on Monday and have been getting into the routine. It was so great getting back to work! My co-workers are Awesome! They all bought me all different sizes and types of mirrors and put post it notes on them saying look at the beautiful me! It was a Hoot! I kept 3 on my desk to keep check of the shrinking me...hee hee It was so thoughtful and creative of them t odo this...I hear Sheri was the inspiration....So...Thank you Beautiful Sheri!! You are Gorgeous on the outside and even more lovely on the inside!! Being back to work, I wasn't nearly as tired as I thought I would be....I guess from not dragging around this extra weight. Today is my 50th birthday and I am down 47 pounds!! Woo Hoo! I keep loosing inches and am feeling terrific. I went and treated myself to some new wicked Bra's and panties so I am definatly enjoying my new shape!! I may look ordinarily dressed on the outside...but ...underneath...I am sooooo wicked....hee hee! I got a luscious birthday cake from my hubby!! He found a beautiful Happy Birthday cake screen saver for our computer and figured I would enjoy that for my treat!! Isn't he Wonderful!! He also got me a new silver omega collar necklace and a huge butterfly slide! I LOVE it! I feel like my blessing just grow more every day! Thank you Jesus for such a wonderful life and all the precious people you have placed in my life to make it so Exquisite!! God is so good to us all! You all have a Fantastic Weekend and Keep Blooming!!
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Marianne
March 10, 2006
Oct 15, 2006
Friday March 10, 2006 It is a beautiful day!! It may be cloudy outside but the sun is shining in my soul! As of this morning my official Friday weigh in...drum roll please.....I am down 42 pounds!! TA DAH!! Amazing for 5 weeks! I am so happy with the progress I have seen. This week I am finally starting to feel so much stronger and so much more energy. I still get wore out kinda quickly and need to rest ...but it is coming. I have so much I would like to get done before I return to work in a week. My house has been a sight and I would love to see it in good shape when I return. :o) Our washer went on the fritz ...sheesh...it is always something...but...we got our new washer yesterday...and I am a washing fool!! lol Stripping the bed blankets today and hope to do some curtains next week. My oldest daughter will be here and can help me :o). It must be the spring fever kicking in!! LOL I saw the Dr. and the nutritionist this past Wednesday. They both say I am doing great! I can now move up to 3 oz per meal and can add lots more goodies to eat. I need to go to the grocery store and pick up some deli cut turkey and ham. Get some bananas and fresh fruit...ummmmm. I still struggle with getting enough fluids in...it is so hard to remember to sip constantly......sounds easy but before you know it...you forget and you really don't feel that thirsty so it is sommething I need to focus on. I wore my new 1X......let me repeat 1X t-shirt this week!! It was so awesome to just get it on! Everyone said how wonderful I looked wearing something that actually fit my new figure :o) My stepson had his 24th birthday this week and we went there for dinner.....I had one slice of chicken alfredo pizza...I pulled the little pieces of chicken off and the clumps of cheese with alfredo sauce and let me tell you it was DELICIOUS!! It went down well and was so yummy! My daughter loves just the crust so she did the honors with my crust. I took 2 tiny bites of cake....it didn't taste as good as I thought it would and with cake being dry...it stuck in my chest so I am happy to say I don't really miss not having my cake and eating it too!! :o) I bought a new swimsuit for summer and bought it in a tight size 20 ....gee it sure looks tiny....lol It will definatly give me some motivation to work towards. I am really looking forward to this next week......my oldest daughter has not seen me since Christmas and she is coming to visit for a few days, then next Thursday my youngest daughter and I are driving to see my parents. They were at the hospital the day of surgery so this will be their first look at the new me. I wish I could describe the joy I feel inside that just bubbles up all the time. I am so happy and so blessed and I am so thankful for God bringing me safely down this path in life. My life is so full of wonderful moments! Everyone have a wonderful day and....Keep Blooming!! ......oh...and before I forget...Sheri, You are BEAUTIFUL!!!! :o)
March 7, 2006
Oct 15, 2006
Tuesday March 7, 2006 Good Morning all You Beautiful People!!
I cheated and weighed today (I only weigh on Fridays) and I am down 40 pounds! I am so amazed and thrilled. I see my Dr, tomorrow for my post op visit and I am so happy! I had ordered a few summer tops.......I ordered them in a size 1X (they are a cotton knit and have some stretch)......I wore the same tops 4 years ago and I was wearing a 5x/6x. Then lost weight and last year I was in a 3x/4x. Well......when they arrived yesterday.....I hung them up and then thought...heck I will try them on....OMGoodness... They fit!! I was shocked!! WOW!! And....they really look good too! My hubby said I look so Wonderful! I am so suprised that being so tall it shows so much already! I am so excited about going back to work! I had this surgery for my knees and the cosmetic perks are Fantastic!! I can't remember when I wore a 1X....sometime long ago BC (Before Children) LOL Every day I feel so blessed that I have had this procedure. And am so thankful for the wonderful people I have met on here. Life is sooooo Good! You all Keep Blooming!! Have a Super Day!!
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Marianne
I cheated and weighed today (I only weigh on Fridays) and I am down 40 pounds! I am so amazed and thrilled. I see my Dr, tomorrow for my post op visit and I am so happy! I had ordered a few summer tops.......I ordered them in a size 1X (they are a cotton knit and have some stretch)......I wore the same tops 4 years ago and I was wearing a 5x/6x. Then lost weight and last year I was in a 3x/4x. Well......when they arrived yesterday.....I hung them up and then thought...heck I will try them on....OMGoodness... They fit!! I was shocked!! WOW!! And....they really look good too! My hubby said I look so Wonderful! I am so suprised that being so tall it shows so much already! I am so excited about going back to work! I had this surgery for my knees and the cosmetic perks are Fantastic!! I can't remember when I wore a 1X....sometime long ago BC (Before Children) LOL Every day I feel so blessed that I have had this procedure. And am so thankful for the wonderful people I have met on here. Life is sooooo Good! You all Keep Blooming!! Have a Super Day!!
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Marianne
March 3, 2006
Oct 15, 2006
Friday March 3, 2006 Good Morning Gorgeous People!!
TGIF!! I am down 38 pounds as of this morning at 4 weeks post op so I am happy. I am starting to see the physical changes more and more. My loss isn't drastic looking yet but I can see it pretty evenly all over.I am still struggling with getting enough fluids in...I get so I forget to sip...sip...sip... and realize I am way behind. I was told this week to start introducing some of the phase 2 foods into my diet soooo.....I made some tuna salad!! Woo Hoo I have been in hog heaven!! I got brave last night and ordered a Jacks XL Works pizza for my wonderful hubby. Bless his heart he hasn't eaten out since my surgery and I felt it was time for him to have a treat. When the pizza arrived...OMGoodness it smelled sooooo delicious......I lifted the lid and just breathed in the aroma....it was sooooo good! I pulled 2 mushroons with cheese off the pizza and chewed them to a pulp before swallowing.....they were sooooo good! I then had one ounce of my tuna salad and it was the best dinner!! :o) It didn't even bother me watching Jon and Ashley eat their pizza as my tummy was so full I couldn't have eaten any more at all.All in all I am doing great and starting to feel "normal". I have been limiting my milk as it seems to cause me a severe pain and really wipes me out. My step son came over one day this week to see me and brought me my favorite chocolate malt from Hardee's...bless his heart he thought I could take a couple of sips....I told him I couldn't have the sugar and he would have it all to himself....it was so sweet of him to think of me! My once tight cotton knit nities are hanging on me so that is a good feeling :o) I have been reading the book they gave us at the nutrition classes and have really been enjoying it. It is so odd how at times I actually forget I have had this surgery and then think...wow it is all over now and I am on my way to a much healthier me!! I feel so blessed and am so thankful for this surgery. To all my wonderful friends on this site I thank you all for your inspiration and support!! You are all Awesome! I would like to add, for one of my co-workers, Sheri, has been faithfully reading my log and keeping everyone posted on my progress. This gal is so awesome! She literally lights up when she smiles her beautiful smile and is so Gorgeous! She has the most caring heart and is always thinking of others. It is people like her that I work with that make me feel so blessed and so anxious to return to work. Thank you Sheri for making this world a much brighter place to be! I miss you! I will update next week! Life is Wonderful!! Have a Fantastic Day and Keep Blooming!!
TGIF!! I am down 38 pounds as of this morning at 4 weeks post op so I am happy. I am starting to see the physical changes more and more. My loss isn't drastic looking yet but I can see it pretty evenly all over.I am still struggling with getting enough fluids in...I get so I forget to sip...sip...sip... and realize I am way behind. I was told this week to start introducing some of the phase 2 foods into my diet soooo.....I made some tuna salad!! Woo Hoo I have been in hog heaven!! I got brave last night and ordered a Jacks XL Works pizza for my wonderful hubby. Bless his heart he hasn't eaten out since my surgery and I felt it was time for him to have a treat. When the pizza arrived...OMGoodness it smelled sooooo delicious......I lifted the lid and just breathed in the aroma....it was sooooo good! I pulled 2 mushroons with cheese off the pizza and chewed them to a pulp before swallowing.....they were sooooo good! I then had one ounce of my tuna salad and it was the best dinner!! :o) It didn't even bother me watching Jon and Ashley eat their pizza as my tummy was so full I couldn't have eaten any more at all.All in all I am doing great and starting to feel "normal". I have been limiting my milk as it seems to cause me a severe pain and really wipes me out. My step son came over one day this week to see me and brought me my favorite chocolate malt from Hardee's...bless his heart he thought I could take a couple of sips....I told him I couldn't have the sugar and he would have it all to himself....it was so sweet of him to think of me! My once tight cotton knit nities are hanging on me so that is a good feeling :o) I have been reading the book they gave us at the nutrition classes and have really been enjoying it. It is so odd how at times I actually forget I have had this surgery and then think...wow it is all over now and I am on my way to a much healthier me!! I feel so blessed and am so thankful for this surgery. To all my wonderful friends on this site I thank you all for your inspiration and support!! You are all Awesome! I would like to add, for one of my co-workers, Sheri, has been faithfully reading my log and keeping everyone posted on my progress. This gal is so awesome! She literally lights up when she smiles her beautiful smile and is so Gorgeous! She has the most caring heart and is always thinking of others. It is people like her that I work with that make me feel so blessed and so anxious to return to work. Thank you Sheri for making this world a much brighter place to be! I miss you! I will update next week! Life is Wonderful!! Have a Fantastic Day and Keep Blooming!!
February 26, 2006
Oct 15, 2006
Sunday February 26, 2006
Greetings All! I am doing my Happy Dance Today!! My hubby brought home the industrial scales and.......drum roll please......I weighed in at 362......I was 397 so......that makes me 35 pounds lighter in 3 weeks...Simply Amazing! I thought I was at about -27 but our home scales do not weigh accuratly over 325 so was I ever pleasantly suprised when I got on the other scales....I might add several times just to make sure! I feel so much better already I can only imagine how I will feel in 18 months! I did have another bad episode with my vitamins...same horrible pain and all....it makes me think that for some reason my new tummy does not like the chewable vitamins....I have no problems with any of my foods or liquids...it is only after chewing them my insides go to war and make the loudest noises and I really suffer. My hubby bought me a bottle of complete liquid vitamins to try so I am hoping that will solve this. I did check my BMI today with my new weight.....I am down from a 53 to 49 which moves me for the category of Super Obese to Extremely Obese.....so I am getting there!! All in all I am so happy with my results and am feeling very positive! My life is full of Blessings! Thank you God! Keep Blooming!
Greetings All! I am doing my Happy Dance Today!! My hubby brought home the industrial scales and.......drum roll please......I weighed in at 362......I was 397 so......that makes me 35 pounds lighter in 3 weeks...Simply Amazing! I thought I was at about -27 but our home scales do not weigh accuratly over 325 so was I ever pleasantly suprised when I got on the other scales....I might add several times just to make sure! I feel so much better already I can only imagine how I will feel in 18 months! I did have another bad episode with my vitamins...same horrible pain and all....it makes me think that for some reason my new tummy does not like the chewable vitamins....I have no problems with any of my foods or liquids...it is only after chewing them my insides go to war and make the loudest noises and I really suffer. My hubby bought me a bottle of complete liquid vitamins to try so I am hoping that will solve this. I did check my BMI today with my new weight.....I am down from a 53 to 49 which moves me for the category of Super Obese to Extremely Obese.....so I am getting there!! All in all I am so happy with my results and am feeling very positive! My life is full of Blessings! Thank you God! Keep Blooming!
February 25, 2006
Oct 15, 2006
Saturday February 25, 2006
Greetings! I wanted to post yesterday but I got careless and didn't chew my vitamins good enough then I must of gulped too much milk and boy oh boy did I pay for it!! Sheesh! I thought I was going to have a heart attack...the pain was terrible and I could barely breathe.....I finally made myself cough and was able to cough up some milk and then I felt better. I have never had this before and it really scared me and wiped me out for the day! I have been trying some different morning routines to fit my eating and taking all these pills in so I have it down pat when I return to work. I am thinking now that I will have to get up an extra hour early and start in with my pills and then get ready for work......maybe eat a couple of cheese sticks on the way to work and then go from there. I do still find it difficult to adjust to not drinking any during my meals or for 30 minutes after....I am a drinker and I miss that. My pain is pretty much gone now and my scars are looking really good. My tummy bruises from the blood thinner are gone and my arms are finally free of the iv bruises. I am starting to look human again! :o) I have moved into my size 28 jeans and they fit well :o) I will probably wear a range of sizes in my tops until I am several months out and really change drastically. I have some new 22/24, 18/20 tops in my closet that I still look at and say...they are so little how will I ever fit into them....lol but I know with time it will come. I weighed yesterday on our home scales and it shows I am down about 27 pounds. I would love to know my exact weight so I could figure my actual loss. Jon may bring the industrial scales home from work so we can test them to ours and see what I weigh. It is exciting to see the needle go down. I know the weight will slow down now and be more of a regular slower loss but the main thing is being patient and getting there. I am looking forward to seeing my Dr. on the 8th of March. and seeing the nutritionist and getting a new food plan. I am hoping to be able to add a tuna salad as that sounds sooooooo good to me right now...lol I have been busy sorting out my closets and finding things for charity, the clothing exchange and for my Ebay selling. It is my goal to get thru all my clothes and then one by one sort thru all my drawers and have everything in order before I return to work. I am looking forward to going back as I work with an awesome group of people and they have become family to me. I want to be in top shape energy wise and go back a brand new improved me! I am off to work on my house....it needs it badly and I get wiped out so quickly it takes me forever to get stuff done. I do notice I move around better already and that is great! I am still so happy I made this decision for my health. It is only going to get better from here! Life is Wonderful!! Keep Blooming!!
Greetings! I wanted to post yesterday but I got careless and didn't chew my vitamins good enough then I must of gulped too much milk and boy oh boy did I pay for it!! Sheesh! I thought I was going to have a heart attack...the pain was terrible and I could barely breathe.....I finally made myself cough and was able to cough up some milk and then I felt better. I have never had this before and it really scared me and wiped me out for the day! I have been trying some different morning routines to fit my eating and taking all these pills in so I have it down pat when I return to work. I am thinking now that I will have to get up an extra hour early and start in with my pills and then get ready for work......maybe eat a couple of cheese sticks on the way to work and then go from there. I do still find it difficult to adjust to not drinking any during my meals or for 30 minutes after....I am a drinker and I miss that. My pain is pretty much gone now and my scars are looking really good. My tummy bruises from the blood thinner are gone and my arms are finally free of the iv bruises. I am starting to look human again! :o) I have moved into my size 28 jeans and they fit well :o) I will probably wear a range of sizes in my tops until I am several months out and really change drastically. I have some new 22/24, 18/20 tops in my closet that I still look at and say...they are so little how will I ever fit into them....lol but I know with time it will come. I weighed yesterday on our home scales and it shows I am down about 27 pounds. I would love to know my exact weight so I could figure my actual loss. Jon may bring the industrial scales home from work so we can test them to ours and see what I weigh. It is exciting to see the needle go down. I know the weight will slow down now and be more of a regular slower loss but the main thing is being patient and getting there. I am looking forward to seeing my Dr. on the 8th of March. and seeing the nutritionist and getting a new food plan. I am hoping to be able to add a tuna salad as that sounds sooooooo good to me right now...lol I have been busy sorting out my closets and finding things for charity, the clothing exchange and for my Ebay selling. It is my goal to get thru all my clothes and then one by one sort thru all my drawers and have everything in order before I return to work. I am looking forward to going back as I work with an awesome group of people and they have become family to me. I want to be in top shape energy wise and go back a brand new improved me! I am off to work on my house....it needs it badly and I get wiped out so quickly it takes me forever to get stuff done. I do notice I move around better already and that is great! I am still so happy I made this decision for my health. It is only going to get better from here! Life is Wonderful!! Keep Blooming!!
February 17, 2006
Oct 15, 2006
February 17, 2006 Happy Friday All! Today was my weigh in at home with hubby.....I am 2 weeks post op today and down 23 pounds since he weighed me on Monday after I came home from the hospital. I am happy with this progress :-) I am doing well getting in all my protein and fluids. Watching all you wonderful people on the messageboards here keeps me motivated to follow the plan exactly :o) I have not been sick yet nor found something that doesn't agree with me so I feel very fortunate. I stick to the same food plan daily and really look forward to the tasty meals. I especially love the refried beans with a little melted cheese and a dab of sour cream...Yummy! It still feels odd to be left out of the food plans here at home. Before my hubby and I would talk daily about what we were in the mood for and cook from there...now I feel kinda bad as Jon cooks for himself and makes enough to eat for days :o) He has always been the primary cook, and loves leftovers, but I keep trying to tell him he is welcome to eat out too. Eating out for us has always been grabbing food from Hardee's, Subway, Long John Silvers, etc. He hasn't even ordered a pizza! I am married to such a caring and wonderful man and I know my success will be alot due to his strong support! Now that I am feeling better (less pain) I hope to get out some and start improving my energy level. I still feel kinda puny but I believe that will get better as I am able to do more. I really miss not seeing all my co-workers each day and look forward to getting back into the swing of things. I am so glad to have the time to heal and get myself at a good level so I know when I return I will be in top shape. Life is Very Good! Keep Blooming!!
About Me
New Whiteland, IN
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37.7
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Surgery
02/03/2006
Surgery Date
Jan 04, 2006
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