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Well it was my 1 year anniversary on 19th of May!! I was down 143lbs as of that date and am happy to say that as of today's day (02-July-09) I am down 150lbs!!! Who would have every imagined that this was even possible. Not me, that's for sure. I do admit that I haven't had the ups and downs with my weight that I have heard other people have had and I am grateful for that but now my weight loss has slowed way down but I am OK with that. I am now holding at between 180-182lbs, with my goal being… Continue

Since I haven't posted anything in a while this will be a mishmash of stuff. First off, the MGB Retreat in Florida was awesome - met some great people and had a wonderful time. The clothing exchange was a lot of fun and I came home with some nice things. The bonfire was so much fun and the smores were delicious!!

Travelling with Ellen was a very pleasant experience - we both seemed very easy going so it was great!!

Next, last Saturday we had a SWO support group meeting in Vaughan. It was a sma… Continue

Well I haven't added anything recently as I have been somewhat depressed, as I usually am, at this time of year.
Im tried and tried to stay upbeat and not get down but I seem to have no control over my emotions when it comes to Christmas even though it is my favourite time of year. It is really hard for me as my past Christmas's with my ex were not the most pleasant and I think I am not over that yet as this is only my second Christmas on my own. Thankfullyh I do have my family around me for sup… Continue

Well I made it the 6 month mark. I have had some difficulties in the last few months including diarrhea, stomach pain being the worst. But I am feeling better, still have bouts with diarrhea butnot as frequently andI believe are related to foods I have eaten - believe it or not salad is the biggest culprit so I am careful about how much I eat - but I enjoy them so much!!!!

I have also developed an ulcer in the past few weeks and am now on medicaton which is similar to prilosec but better.

Enou… Continue

I saw my Dr. again this week due to some troubles with swelling in my right leg - I had been sent for a scan to rule out a blood clot and thankfully it was not a blood clot. It all stems from an injury I suffered about 30 years ago when I was working at a Shoppers Drug Mart in the pharmacy where I fell down some stairs and ended up in a cast. Anyhow, enough of that nonsense, it turns out that the valves in my lower leg do not work so the fluid justs stays there and stretches the skin and causes… Continue