hap314ness
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As of last Friday, I dropped back into Onderland!!! Can't believe it! Last time my weight started with a one was at least 10-15yrs ago. Pic from this Saturday with my hubby and his mom at our house warming party. Other pic is me at my heaviest last summer. The transformation blows me away! As a reward for hitting this big milestone, I'll be signing up for a horseback trail ride - the first one I've been able to do in over a decade due to weight restrictions. I'm sooo excited!! I'm also training for my first half marathon - ran my first 10k on Sunday
It's incredible what I'm able to do now, and everyday I'm thankful for this amazing tool that is helping me realize some big dreams.
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Congratulations! Looks like you've got a lot to celebrate - between a new home, a new number in the hundreds place, and an exciting activity planned you must be over the moon. Can't wait to see the picture after your half marathon!
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After many years of losing myself to weight loss and gain, many months of planning, eating better, Dr's appointments and seminars, and many many days of worrying, the time has finally come. I'm scheduled to get to the hospital today at 12:00. Everyone warns you about nausea after the surgery but nobody warns you about it before...the anticipation is driving me insane! I have a little tote packed with earplugs, headphones, comfy pjs (just in case), my unflavored protein, and lots of fidget toys. I know this is going to be the start of something great for me but I might go crazy waiting! I'm trying to stay as busy as possible but my entire body knows something big is looming and it's in overdrive. See you all on the other side!
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Thank you @jls99660! I definitely trust my entire team and know I am in great hands. This feeling I'm having is akin to being in line for a roller coaster. You know it's going to be wild and crazy, you know you'll be tossed around and your stomach will be in your throat, you know that after it's over you're going to get off the ride smiling. And there you are, a bundle of nerves just bursting to get it over with. I'll keep telling myself to take deep breaths and trust. Hope your recovery has been smooth.
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Tomorrow is the day. I don't have to be there until 2 pm and my surgery is scheduled for 4 pm. I had thought I was was strangely calm, but after it was pointed out to me that I was barricading myself on the couch with all the things I had to pack I have a clothes basket in front of me and a bunch of stuff beside me along with my sweet furbabies who love to lay next to me. Apparently I do this when I'm anxious. my way of protecting myself I guess.
Anyway here is a picture of my sweet furbabies who are trying to help me through the anxiety.
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I have a feeling I will be in the exact same position with my cats in 5 days. Sending positive, calming vibes your way!
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LylaLovesCoffee reacted to this
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Had my surgery on Friday 10/27 afternoon. I was doing so well in recovery that they released me after only one night in the hospital
I've been super fortunate so far, only needing one pain pill in the hospital, and right now just taking liquid ibuprofen. I've been burping since the hospital, but today was my first day at home with protein shakes and finally started passing gas - yay! lol Most of my discomfort is from soreness from the surgery and gas pressure. No issues getting my protein shakes in and keeping them down. All of my docs were super happy with my recovery, and my surgeon said the procedure went perfectly. Here's to the start of my new life!
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I am now working as a server at Cracker Barrel, sometimes able to do 2 back to back 15 hour days which is a long way from where I was 1 year ago. But I am now down 197lbs @ 16 months post op
