1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

[Mary Grierson]

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 150-160lbs. Dr. P. had suggested 130lbs for me but I really believe that is too thin for me. I am now fitting a size 12 pant and either a large or sometimes medium top.

I agree with Kelty about still reaching for the larger sizes and then realizing that there is no way that it will fit me - it is a hard habit to break. I have major sagging skin on my arms, thighs, tummy, even on my back just behind the boobs!!! I will definitely be thinking about having some surgery once I am at my 2 year mark next May. I find it uncomfortable to wear tank tops or nice sleeveless tops because of my "wings" and as for shorts I am sticking to bermuda or capri length because the skin on my legs is actually hanging down so much that to me it is disgusting when wearing regular length shorts.

I have had many changes happening in my life lately that have prevented me from posting anything on this site. I sold my house in June and the closing was within 4 weeks - so I was packing like a crazy person!! Most of my stuff was put into storage as I have moved in with my brother and sister in law, who live in Aurora, for the time being. I am working on getting myself out of debt and getting somewhat financially stable so that I can get my own place at some point - although I am in no hurry.

I am dealing with issues from my past and am hoping to start seeing a psychotherapist in the near future to help with these issues. I just want to get on with my life and maybe meet someone that I can enjoy spending time with and who knows what else....

I had my one year labs done and found that my iron was slightly low so Dr. P. has asked that I adjust my iron levels so I have started to take an iron supplement and am hoping that will sort this out. Other than that everything was fine.

I am also preparing for the Breast Cancer walk in September - I think it will be an awesome experience. So I am walking, walking and more walking!!!

I had an experience on Tuesday of this week when I went to my Zumba class. There was a lady there who I have not seen in probably over a year. She kept looking at me and smiling so I figured she recognized me but she didn't come over to say hi or to speak with me - I though this was really strange. After the class we were in the parking lot and saying goodbye to everyone and she all of a sudden looked and me and all of a sudden she realized that it was me - she hadn't recognized me throughout the whole class and even when we were chatting outside, nothing!!! She was on her way to her car before she realized that it was me!!!

Well I had better stop babbling and get to work!!

TTYL

[Kelty-Lee]

Hey MARY!!!! I miss you girl! I have thought about you often darlin and was wondering if the house sold. I am happy you are settled away with your bro and SIL and in no hurry to get movin again right now. Just enjoy some peace. I am thinking about plastic upheaval myself. My boobs are just flat flat flat... I hate it. They don't look like they belong on a thin 35 year old woman. LOL So, I want the girls hoisted up for sure. I need the tummy tuck. Not just want it... I have skin infections at times in my belly button and on the incission site from my c-section. My tummy had started to hang over that area and no air can get in to my belly button. It is gross, and requires a lot of maintenance to keep them clean, dry and infection free. It is always worse when I ahve been jogging a lot or have used bubble bath. Oh well, maybe OHIP will cover that one too! We will see.... have you heard that OHIP will cover the tummy tuck if you lose 100 lbs and keep it off for a year? Talk to your Dr, ask him for a referal to a plastics guy and ask them about OHIP coverage for those things. I get rubbing from my bras that causes irritation under my arms as well. I have a lot of streatch marks and the very thin skin is where it is the most aggrivating.

On a side note.... the psych would be a good thing for you Mary. A place to hash out all of those left over unresolved feelings from the past stuff and give you a clean fresh perspective on how wonderful of a person you truly are. You deserve to be happy girl. You are the sweetest, most gentle lady I have had the pleasure of calling a friend and I hope you find someone worthy to hold your hand in public. :D (and I hope it is just a soon as you are ready for him)

In the meantime, call me anytime you feel like catching up. I go for my hysterectomy soon. August 13th. Getting nervous/excited and wondering what it will all be like for me after the fact.

Hugs and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! skinny girl losin 150 freakin lbs.... I'm STILL stuck on the sllloooooowwwwww moooooviiiiinnnnnn train. 85 down and hoping to stop around 160-165ish. 5'9" is good at 160 for me I think.... whatdya think on me? About another 20 lbs?

xo Kelty-Lee~

[Rose Wolfe]

HI Mary so good to hear from you!! sounds like things are really changing for you...Hope the psych can help I know the gal I went to pre-op told me I need to learn new ways to cope with stress but didn't give me any ideas on how-you would think for the $100 an hour and just out of college she could have come up with something for me... LOL
I also have bat wings and extra skin on the inside of my thighs and extra butt cheecks below the originals.....Looks sort of like a curtain hanging on there LOL and the boob that goes all the way under my arm like a manta ray wings and just as flat I swear I look like a man that needs a tummy tuck...but I am wearing it like a badge. Fred keeps offering to pay for a boob job..can you imagine...hmmm....ouch..no way...*slap*...
You will need to post some new pics for us. Wish I could see you in person...!!! how about a youtube update if you get the time? Anyway so good to hear or read from you...keep us posted if you get any hints from the psych on how to cope better...;) ( I know exercise, ugh!)

[Edie Elting]

Hey Mary, sounds like things are going well in spite of some upheaval. You look great. Aren't those moments special - when people realize who you are?!! Some people have even gone through that and then not said anything about the weight loss, as though they thought I was ill or something! LOL