I'm Back..........FIANLLY

So, I finally figured out what I did to my blog to lock myself out. Now fixed!!!!

I am two years post surgery as of August 3rd. I have lost a total of 130 pounds. Holy Cow! I know, right? It has been a long, hard, but rewarding road. I have done things in the past year that I never would have thought of doing before my surgery.

In June, we took the kids to Disneyland and did a 7 day trip. We went full on just about every day. Sitting on some of the rides I thought to myself, "I wouldn't have been able to do this two years ago." I feel amazing! I love that I can run and play with my kids again, get excited about doing yard work, and not worry about spending a day on my feet. I have not limits!

What's even better is that my family is proud of me. Every one of them. I have also had several people who have "followed in my footsteps" so to speak. Knowing that I was the inspiration to that fells amazing.

I have more to go in my weight loss, but now it's just a numbers game. I'm committed to the end.

Thank you to all of you who encouraged me along the way. :)

SUMMER TIME.........AND THE LIVIN' IS EASY! (Well, if the rain ever stops it will be!)

Ok. So, summer is here and I am facing the fact that......................I GET TO BUY A NEW SWIM SUIT!. Wanna know why????? HUH????? HUH????? Cause, I got on the scale today and am at the ...............wait for it.......................80 pound mark! Can you believe it? I didn't. Got on twice just to make sure. I feel awesome. It renews my spirit and reminds me that I am on a journey to the new me. Now, if the weather would cooperate I could get outside and tan this white body. New pictures soon. Happy summer!

I'M BAAAAAAAACK

Ok so you know how when you aren't really loosing weight you don't really want to talk about it? Well, Hello! That's me. So I was stuck for sooooooo long at the same weight and frustrated. I MEAN FRUSTRATED!!!!!!! And I hated it when people would ask "How are things going with your band?" I really wanted to say "None of your *&&% business." I'm being honest. And I kept having people leave me messages to update my blog (Kimmy :) )So, Ok. Here it is. I FINALLY, after 12 fills, and countless additional pokes in my belly, have my band to a point where it is starting to work for me. It has been very difficult getting to this point, and I now feel like I am actually just having to start learning how to "use" this thing. I got on the scale today and have finally made it to the 66 pound mark. YAHOO! So now I just need to keep plugging along. My short term goal is 14 more by the end of April. Long term, well, I turn 40 in September and will be on my way to Cabo shortly after that. I am hoping to be in a size 12 (YIKES) by then. I know I can do it. Keep me in your thoughts and prayers and I continue this journey. Love to all of you.

BRING ON THE MUD FOOTBALL

A year ago, I never would have done this. Thanksgving morning was spent playing mud football with the family. I caught two passes and deflected three. No to mention the "tags" I made. It was a blast. It felt good to be that active. Very sore today, but, so worth it.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS :) YIKES!!!!!

So back today for another fill. Yes, every two weeks so far. But, I finally feel like I am getting to my "perfect fill" level. I just hope to get there before the holidays roll around. I am kind of nervous about making it through successfully. I did weigh today and have lost about 55 pounds total. I also measured today and have lost a total of 34.3 inches. My biggest success todate was that I went shopping at Old Navy this last weekend and bought a pair of jeans and two t-shirts. YES, I said I left the STORE, not the web, with clothes. I was so excited I was shouting it in the store, to my friends mind you, but, everyone who was there heard me. Little by little success comes. Be thankful in the small things, right? Onward ever forward on this journey.

WHO LIVES IN A PINEAPPLE UNDER THE SEA? ........................ I'TS MEEEEEEEEEE

So I went back in again today to get yet ANOTHER fill. I am sure this one is what I need. If not this, then definately the next. I already feel a difference when drinking water. Please keep sending encouraging thoughts my way. I am doing better emotionally and feel like things are starting to look up on this journey.

THE TRUTH THE WHOLE TRUTH AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH..........SO HELP ME GOD!

Ok, so as you can see it has been a few days since my last blog......... ;) Well, I am really struggling with finding my "perfect fill". I have had three over the past 6 weeks and have yet to really feel that "full" feeling they keep telling me about. I am doing my best to stay positive. I know I have already lost almost 50 pounds. I look better, feel better..............I am just getting frustrated. I go back next week again for another fill and hope that this one will be the "one" that I really notice. My poor belly is looking more like Sponge Bob that\n a belly with all the pokes. Please keep me in your prayers for strength, patients and encouragement.