One year later...

... Wow it's been so long since I have gotten around to updating this... So here begin my ramblings of the somethings going on in my life...

So a quick update on the weight loss, since that was the whole reason I started this blog... I'm one year out from surgery now. Have lost 130 lbs, and then found a few back, and now just keep going back and forth on those same few. I've gotten into a size medium / size 9 jeans. To sum it up I'm very happy with the way things have been going. Have been told by my hubby not to lose anymore weight. I now weigh less than I did when I first met him, so this is a whole new world for us. Seems strange to sit my kids on my lap and actually have the on my LEGS. lol, and with room to spare. I go in week after next for my appointment with my surgeon, I will admit I've not been very good with taking my vitamins / protein suppliments, so I'm a little worried about how my blood work results will be. But I guess if that's the kick I need to get my bum back in gear then that's what I'll do.

Kids are all doing well. We are getting ready to celebrate Katera's 6th birthday... She'll be getting her ears pierced... and she is soooo excited. The girls are all doing well in school. Hayden has adjusted to being home alone during the day... He still "rocks" on the couch, is talking alot more these days, enjoys "Cars" and "thomas" and "care bears". And we watch them ALOT.

Work is work. Retail world is retail world what can I say. Mike is keeping busy at work. He's actually getting a bit of overtime which will help with the holidays fast approaching.

Anyways, I'll try to post more often... I guess I got a little obsessed with facebook... I'm sure you understand.

7 weeks out..69 lbs gone forevery

I just don't seem to get on here enough. I guess it's a good thing, as to me it means all is going well. I have not had any issues since the surgery. I have lost a total of 69 lbs so far (including 35 pre surgery). At 3 months out I will take my new measurements so I can see the number difference that way too. I feel good, but still have a long way to go. I have gone from a tight 24 to a 16. woo hoo. that to me is amazing. So I know it is showing.... See for yourself... the first photo is from August 08, when I was 293 my starting weight... I was with a group of my girlfriends at a cabin on Camano Island. This is a annual retreat and something we all look forward to every year. I am really looking forward to going again this summer and to be able to really do a before and after. I have so much energy and am sleeping so

much better too. I think the only thing that I've had challenges with is getting all the protein shakes and vitamins in. It's hard but I am renewing and making sure I get them in. I know it effects the weight loss, my energy levels, and my overall health and well being. In the second photo I'm 224... and wearing a size 16.