Here are my newest before and after pics. I am three months post-op today. Also, back in January I posted the following goals, and I thought I'd update you on how I am doing accomplishing them.
1. Start off with the obvious. I'd like to lose weight. I currently weigh 350 lbs. I'd love to get down to 200 lbs. I would be content at 225 lbs. That's what I weighed when I got married 16 years ago. I am 5' 11" so that isn't unrealistic.
Currently I am at 285. I have lost 66 lbs. I'm about half way there.
2. I like to be forever ridded of my cpap machine. Boy would I ever.
I am not rid of my cpap machine, but they did lower the pressure and eventually put me on a self adjusting machine so that as I lose weight it will automatically adjust with me.
3. I'd love to have no hint of type II diabetes.
Diabetes...GONE
4. I'd love to have normal blood pressure and get off my meds.
Blood pressure is more normal than it has ever been (125/75 yesterday). However, I have not gone off my meds yet.
5. I'd love to be able to wear my original wedding band. I think it is a size 11. I currently have a cheap replacement that is a size 17 I think.
I am currently wearing my original wedding band and can easily take it on and off. I am also wearing my college ring on the other hand.
6. I'd love to see if being lighter might help lessen the chronic mild depression I have had for the past 6-7 years.
I still take my daily 40mg of Prozac, but I must admit I feel better emotionally than I have in some time.
7. I'd like to continue coaching my daughter's soccer team, but do so without gasping for breath during the easiest drills.
The season is over, thank goodness. I needed a break.
8. I'd like to take up mountain biking.
Haven't yet, but do ride at least 10 miles on the bike whenever I go to the gym.
9. I'd like to take some form of martial arts.
Not yet - but I have lots of time left.
10. I'd like to weight lift again, I did a good bit in high school.
I am lifting 2-3 times per week currently. I really need a partner to lift with me...it is just better that way.
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