HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY

Hello everyone,

Here is my nephew the Leprechaun and herself at a fun party Saturday night. We are all so anxious for spring. My weight loss has slowed way down but I am at 106 pounds gone forever.

Our celebratory dinner at Red Lobster tonight

This is a red letter day for me! 100 pounds lost forever, never to be found again! I feel great. Had my 6 month post-op visit recently and my labs are all perfect. The surgeon called me a "poster child" for bariatric surgery! David & I are going to Red Lobster tonight to celebrate!

100 pounds lost forever, 6.5 months after surgery

Mega snow storm!

This is part of the 37" of snow we got the last 2 days. Broke all records!

87 pounds gone forever

I am dressed and ready to go to Curves for my workout. Yes, that's what I said--WORKOUT! never would have thought I would say (or do) that! Amazing what a difference 87 pounds can make. All is well. David had his back surgery a week ago and doing fine. Molly & Chris are coming next week for Christmas. I am looking forward to the holidays because I know I can and will enjoy them without gaining weight. Some of you have asked about Molly & Chris's dog, Dexter, so I'll post a photo next. He is Mr. Personality! Cute, too! So---until next time, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Update: 80 pounds gone forever

November 17, 2008

This is my 80 pounds gone photo. I feel great and today I returned to where I retired from 2+ years ago. Some people didn't recognize me. I got re-hired there and will start December 8. It is part-time, night shift in the Cardiac ICU. I am excited about going back.

This weekend we will go to Portland and help Molly & Chris get settled in their new apartment.