After the holidays

We had a wonderful holiday. It's great to spend time with family. We are a blessed family and I'm so thankful for the many blessings that we've received this year. I'm not referring to monetary and tangible gifts either.

Nothing new on the weight loss front. I weighed in this morning at 152. I would like to be below 150 by the end of the month but I doubt it. The weight is slowly melting off and I'm fine with that too. Next week, I will start walking at least 20 minutes in the mornings. I need the exercise and I need the sunlight to help with my Vit-D deficiency. My PCP called me in a prescription for potassium because she said my level was low. I need to goggle potassium to see what foods I can eat to help me in that area as well.

I year check-up

Monday I had my 1 year check-up. It went great. Dr. Smith said I've lost 91% of my excess body weight. He said that's better than expected. He thought I would lose approximately 80%. So, I am a happy camper and I'm not done yet.

I'm learning to deal with the fact that my hair is not thick like it use to be. Actually, if you didn't know me before DS you would not know that I have hair issues.

I think I have figured out the bathroom issues. You know you read about them prior to the procedure and I've talked to people who talk about them BUT until you experience it; you don't have a clue.

MY PCP did my labs so I don't have the results yet. I expect good results. At my six month check-up, my vitamin D was low which negatively impacted my calcium. I hope there is improvement in this area.

For the first time in my career at HP, I am scheduled off work for 2 1/2 weeks. Today I will work 1/2 day; then I am officially off until January 8th. I am excited about it. I will have a house full of family so i pray that it is a peaceful time.

My stats speaks for itself:

268/263/153/140
HW/SW/CW/GW

I year and 3 days out

Wow what a difference a year make. December 4th 2007 i made the decision to travel the ds road. I still have mixed feelings about it. I'm very pleased with the results but...I know I wouldn't weigh 154 lbs if not for the procedures. It's wonderful to shop in regular clothing stores. I definitely have more energy. I have exercised like I should and I will be working on improving in that area this week and the remainder of this year.

I'm so excited about the holiday and about having 2 weeks off from work. That definitely works for me.

My clothing size is medium and size 10. I look forward to stablizing and helping others who choose to travel this road. Dr Smith's goal for me was 160 lbs, but my personal goal is 145. I'm sure I will achieve it.

Anyway, I will come back later to finish this but I have to run right now....