Being Thankful

Life is so wonderful this Thanksgiving. I am healthy. I feel blessed. So much has happened in the past 11 months. So may miracles, so many opportunities. I thank God for all his blessings.

Date of Surgery December 2, 2005 : 349.7 pounds
Today Thanksgiving 2006 : 214 pounds
Goodbye forever : 135 pounds

Now how good is that! I have lots to smile about.

Today we are going to have Thanksgiving with a group of Hawaii people who live in San Antonio. I have been baking cookies, brownies, and pretzels. Did have a few pretzels which proceeded to make me sick, so stopped munching and today I am determined to watch what I eat and just enjoy talking story and enjoying some hula. Hope we get to sing Christmas carols too, I love Christmas time.

I love life.

11 Months Post Op

Today, I am 11 months Post Op. Unbelievable, how time has gone by. So much has happened in these past months since WLS. My life has changed alot. I think on my one year anniversary I will do a timeline recap of the changes.

I went clothes shopping with my daughter yesterday. Bought me Size L sweaters, and a size 20 pair of black corduroy jeans. I also purchased a beautiful black sequinned blouse and long black skirt that makes me look very slim and suave. I tried it on and couldn't believe that was me in the mirror. It is so nice to be able to buy pretty clothes, not dumpy old lady looking clothes. My daughter's eyes went wide when the jeans I tried on fit me as it is one size smaller than hers. I just grinned ear to ear.

I am in Nevada dealing with family issues, did not plan to come here till the end of the month. Will be going back to Texas in a few days. I have been watching what I eat and stuff. i was hoping to be under 200 pounds on my year anniversary but I don't think so, but I've done real well considering what I have had to deal with for the past 11 months. I am just happy that I am alive and healthy and have the energy to deal with my life issues. Sometimes it's so hard, but I am learning that the more and more I turn things over to God and let him do his thing, my burdens become lighter. Things always seem to have happened for a reason and they all seem to work out for the best in the end.

Date of Surgery December 2, 2005: 349.7 pounds

Today November 2, 2006: 220 pounds

Goodbye Forever : 129.7 pounds