Third Fill Today...I'm Runnin' in High Again!

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Greetings on a very hot June afternoon! My visit went well with Dr. Sherman today. I had LOST 2 pounds and he was pleased. Our discussion focused on now, perhaps, I'm to the point where possibly 5 or more will drop per week.

As I've stated prior to today...this is all a P R O C E S S!! Although I had pounds pour rapidly immediately after this dance began, it had to slow at some point! My spirits are lifted again and I'm prepared to boogie on down the path!

My compliments to all of my surgical 'team' at BCM! Those are some of the most wonderful people in the world. One thing I didn't realize when this began that I suddenly was wrapped in my own little world of tremendous doctors and specialists! What a change in this kids life!!

Dr. Sherman's 'right arm' came into the exam room after the stick and fill. It was necessary for me to change next month's appointment due to a weekend trip to Dallas. iteachTEXAS is having our annual Conference and, although I tried to skip, I was informed it was a necessary thing!! Monica is so terrific.

As she opened my FILE to check numbers/stats and such, we began a discussion. They always begin with "how are you doing"? My reply is always with a smile..."I'm great. I've had early success and tremendous health rewards"! Then, she said, "it's your three month, I need new pics before you leave"! OMG!

She showed me the two original pics of me the week before surgery. Holy cow!! I looked like death dressed in all black as I always wore in past days!! Unbelievable!! Yes, there's a new me and I can't wait for the next several months to walk by.

Today, I understand. I know where I'm at in this scenerio, I know that I'm into the right hand lane for slow traffice (and, that's okay) ... but most of all ... I know this is still the best thing I have ever done in my entire life!!!

May each of you have something remarkable happen in your life this week. Matters not if it's simple or complex ... it just matters that something happen! Wishes for a great weekend!

It's Fun Being 'Normal'

The big 'share' for tonight is the latest and greatest regular fitting! Until you've been there, you may not understand the joy in this thought.

I can sit down in the car seat, pull the belt across my lap, buckle it without flinching. Until the past few weeks...its was pull the belt, shift all the fat to the right or left out of the way of the seat belt catch and then struggle to find the hole!! What a pleasure to be an average bear these days in many different ways!

We bowled today, as with each Thursday. That is another fascination with me now. My high game today was 217!!!! Folks, I feel 'normal' when I bowl now. My approach is smooth, there's no 'side baggage' that gets in the way of my swing and it all JUST WORKS!!!

It's also a pleasure to be sitting anywhere...and be able to fold my foot under me or fold both feet in the chair to get comfortable. Crossing legs these days is very comfortable and it offers an entirely new style when out in public...church, etc. These are mundane things to all of those folks who've never struggled with obesity. For the obese person, these are the things of life that all long to perform in a normal capacity.

Anyhow, just an enlightenment for the week and --- I get my third fill tomorrow morning at 10:45!!! I am so hoping this will create the SWEET SPOT and shove me back into the moving on down mode!!

This plateau has been challenging, to say the least. The mental and emotional upheaval it has brought into life is unbelievable. Now, understand, I'm still well pleased with great health! I just have been frustrated doing it all 'right' and remaining still. I've tracked my calories, cut my intake to a limited number of times a day, chugged gallons and gallons of water and still, about the same.

Lap band is definitely LIFE CHANGING and a monumental LEARNING CURVE in life day in and out!! It has also affected my personality somewhat with newfound energy and ability to 'perform' many different tasks these days. I stay in a go, go, go mode and find it very difficult to 'stall' and SIT in the front of the tv now. Thus, many changes, multiple challenges and hills to climb!!

Cross your fingers and your toes for the FILL!! Here's to getting it put in "D" FOR DRIVE!!