2 Year Anniversary!

It's hard for me to fathom that's it's been 2 years since I had my LapBand surgery in Mexico!  So much has happened since than weight-wise not to mention, life-wise.


I have had my band removed and revision surgery to VSG and all toll, I am down 97 lbs!  More important to me than how I look is how I feel and i feel like a million bucks....maybe even 2 million with inflation!  I look in the mirror some days and cannot believe how far I've come these past two years.  My only regret is that my Dad is not here to share  in my happiness.  I know he would be so happy and proud that I've accomplished all that I have.

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The one person who truly deserves a medal is my sweet husband Steve.  He has been my rock since the day we've met.  He pushes me when I don't think I can do any more but mostly, he just holds me tight and let's me know that I have his support in everything I do!  Knowing I have him by my side and that he has my back, makes everything better! 


On that note, My goal weight was 150 and I am bouncing between 137 - 140 so I've officially changed my goal to 145 and that is the number I am using not to surpass.  


I was given the ok to start exercising again last week from my doc and let me just say I AM BACK!  I even started a two day a week weight training session with a personal trainer to complement my 4-5 times a week cardio program.  The cardio is going great but dear, sweet baby Jesus...I am frickin aching from the weights!  But, you know the saying..."what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger".  I feel so much stronger already...at least thats what I keep saying every time I try to stand on my 'squat weakened thighs'.


On the life front.....we spent this past weekend visiting our friends on Hilton Head Island, SC.  We had a lovely time.  Ate too much, drank too much and laughed a lot!  Good times!  We drove home via Savannah, GA and had a nice lunch before continuing our drive home.  We will be back, y'all!


My sister and niece are heading down for a visit during their Easter break and I can't wait to see them.  Although I got to visit with my niece last month when she was here, I haven't seen my sister since mid-January.  I can't wait.  I never get enough of having my family visit with me....I feel like I am always disrupting their lives with my frequent trips up north, so being able to reciprocate is something I live for! 


I am in the process of planning a short 4 day getaway to Key West next month for Steve's birthday and I am really looking forward to that!  Any of you who have been there and have restaurant suggestion, please email them to me.  I plan on surprising Steve with a visit to a Drag Show one night!  Should be fun. I have already started shopping for new clothes to wear.  I will say that shopping for clothes is a gazillion times better than when I was 97 lbs heavier.  When I think of all the tears I cried while shopping in the past, I vow to myself that I will never disrespect myself like that again by gaining the weight back.