Much to be thankful for

This was me last September just after I asked Dr Partridge to refer me to a Weight Loss Surgery program. I weighed 318 lbds.

I had given up on cholesterol meds because they cause too many side effects. I was on Metformin for diabetes, 2 Blood pressure meds and thyroid medication.

This is me in November 2009. Three months post op.

I now weigh 243. I am off metformin, and only take one BP pill a day. Still take my thyroid pill but may be able to get off it some day. I feel better! I can get around much better.

Cholesterol is better but not perfect yet.

In addition I am thankful for my sisters who are so supportive, my church family who lift me up all the time. For Lu and David who take me into their family evey Thanksgiving. And so many more people and things I can't mention them all or ths blog would go on forever.

3 months Post Op

Today is 3 months since my surgery. I have lost 41 lbs. I seam to be in a bit of a stall but I know this too will pass. I went to the surgeon yesterday and he is pleased with my weightloss 17 lbs in two months. I wish it was faster but know that it will come off eventually. I am trying to be patient.

2 months post op

Today is 2 months exactly since the surgery. I am doing very well. only a few bad choices of food. As of last monday (10/5/09) had lost 35lbs. I am really enjoying the Obesity Help website getting much support and good recipes. Looking forward to the holiday on Monday. I have gone from wearing 26/28 to 24's and 22's so that is encouraging.

Week 7 post op

This week has been eventful. Saturday after the Town & Country Days parade, I lost my camera. I was sooo upset and of course prayed that someone would turn it in. On Monday that prayer was answered. The daughter of the family that found it was telling her school classmate about finding the camera with her picture in it and the girl (who goes to my church) said I bet that is Miss Miriam's so they tracked me down. Tuesday as I was going to Wal mart I ran over something. When I stopped I looked at the tires all looked ok. Started home and thought I heard a flat tire so stopped and checked. Sure enough a flat. Went back to Wal mart and got two new tires the flat and another that was really bad. Wednesday went to a meeting all day and Church in the evening. Diet wise thing are good. Not been sick since early last week. Constipation doing better. Weight coming off 2 to 3 lbs a week. Starting to eat more things. I will be glad when I can not think about food so much but just live.

Week 6 post op

I went yesterday for my one month check up. but it was really 5 weeks. So this is week six diet wise. More solid food. Finally able to drink most of my water most days. My only recuring problem is constipation. I think I am getting a handle on that though. I have lost 25 lbs since surgery and 54 in the last year.

Week three post op

I get to start soft foods this week like mashed potatos , scrambled eggs, cottage cheese, etc. I am doing very well except my first try at scrambled eggs didn't go well. I think I ate too fast and didn't chew enough. I need to increase my protein intake. and start walking more.

Day 11 post surgery

I'm back in Eldorado. I came back on Monday. Went to the library for a while on Tuesday. We went shopping in Carbondale on Wednesday and then to church. Went to Marion to the movies Thursday. Esther and I went to see Julie and Julia. It was very funny. Having a lazy day today.

Last week the diet was all clear liquids, this week I get to add things like yogurt and sugar free puddings. I lost 15 lbs the first week. I'm thinking it might be close this week. I think I'll be in size 24s by the 31st when I go back to work.