My life

My changes

2008-07-18T18:25:07Z

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Goals

2008-07-18T18:20:34Z

My goals
Current mood: accomplished
Category: Blogging

I decided to make a list of goals that I want to accomplish or have already accomplished. I am nearing my 6 month post op anniversary and I think I have come far from where I was.

1. Go on a plane (for the first time)
2. Fit in a chair with arms comfortably *DONE
3. Fit into Chris's clothes *DONE
4. Go to the pool without being embarrassed *DONE
5. Go grocery shopping every week with Chris *DONE
6. Be off all my medications *DONE
7. Be off my Bipap *DONE
8. Weigh myself on a regular scale *DONE
9. Go clothes shopping and find stuff I like not just settle for what fits
10. Visit Jersey again
11. Look people in the face and smile *DONE
12. Go out of the country
13. Get a job again *DONE
14. Feel more confident *DONE
15. Feel good in my clothes *DONE
16. Be an inspiration to people *DONE
17. Wash dishes and cook standing *DONE
18. Walk to and from the pool or mailbox *DONE
19. Go to a casino
20. Go to a tropical Island
21. Ride a horse
22. Go on a cruise
23. Fit in a booth at a resturaunt *DONE

I was thinking today

2008-07-18T18:17:22Z

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I was going through my pictures...
and came across your smile
I thought of how we haven't seen each other
in quite a long while

I hope you know I miss you
and though we are apart
I always keep you close to me
deep inside my heart...

Love you sister xoxox

written 7/18/08

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6 month check up

2008-07-18T18:14:11Z

Well today was my 6 month post op check up... I have to say I am still amazed at how much I have lost in the past 6 months. When I went for my 3 month check up I was down 106 lbs... Today I was down 70 more lbs for a total of 176 lbs in 6 months... I am under 400 and I am very happy with my progress so far. I would like to be under 350 by my birthday which is July 30 I think that is a reasonable goal. :O)

Day 1

2007-10-16T16:08:40Z

Well today I started this journal in hopes of sticking with this and keeping track of my experiences over the next few months and possibly longer.

I started learning and researching WLS about 7 years ago and am just now the closest I have ever been to actually getting a date for surgery. I have been through 2 other surgeons who in one way or another did not serve the purpose. I am very happy with the one I have now as he is one of the top 5 in the country.

I found myself thinking last night of being rolled into surgery and saying my I love you's too my devoted boyfriend, it brought tears to my eyes. I know that this is something I need to do in order to have a semi "normal" life. I can't continue existing in this manner.

I am so lucky to have found a man that loves me so unconditionally and has been there for me through the worst times of my life and that to me is TRUE love.. I am so blessed to have found him.

I really don't know what else to say I'm sure it will come to me eventually I may even post my thoughts more than once a day lol...