The Confession

Pretty much I'm just posting to admit the truth. I am a Lap-Band failure. I am still stuck in the same 5 pound plateau that I have been for over a year. Again, another move and it's been at least 3 months since I've seen a bariatric specialist. I'm pretty sure my pouch is now stretched to a full size stomach. There isn't much I can't eat (except sandwiches made with bread). I will have to call this week to set up an appointment as I finally got a referral. I'm tossing around the idea of having surgical revision to gastric bypass. But honestly, I've just pretty much given up. This fat chick isn't getting skinny and will forever be a fat chick.


As for the rest of my life, we have made the move to Maryland and things have gone much smoother than the move to Florida. I actually start work with the health clinic here on Tuesday. I'm also looking into going back to school in the fall. I was only going to do an associate's degree but the school here I still wouldn't be eligible to start until Fall 2013. So I think I'm going to go for my bachelor's instead and should hopefully be done at the same time as if I sat around waiting. I'm still looking into the area schools and seeing what kind of courses I could take through the colleges here on post (the gen ed stuff).

Munchkin and Monster are attending private school here. That is something Hubster and I thought we would do. However with the public school we were zoned for and the uncertainies of Monster having a slot in the child development center here on post, it was the best decision. They are both doing very well so far (last week was their first week).

We've had some adventures here in Maryland, already. Namely the earthquake that was felt from the Carolinas to New York and then Irene. We were very lucky with Irene. We did not lose power at all. It's very strange how just outside the gates the damage was much worse than the installation received. God had his hand over us. As for the earthquake, it was over before we really knew what was going on. Honestly, my first thought was "What are the guys blowing up today?". LOL

You probably won't see much from me as there just isn't much to report.  I hope you all have a great time at the BOOBs convention!  I just wanted to say hi and let you all know that I do still follow you and think of you often!

awesome!

Due to our move, I haven't had a home-cooked meal in almost a month. I also have not had a chance to step on a scale during that time either. But yesterday, I unpacked the scale and of course the first thing I did was step on to see what the damage of he nomadic life was.





No weight gain!!!! Yes, I think that is pretty awesome.


more on the moving adventure once our internet is hooked up and I'm not having to use my phone. But in the mean time, if anyone has any recommendations for a Lap-Band doctor in the Baltimore area, I'd love to hear from you!

Once Again

Hubster graduated from EOD school just over a week ago.  I'm so proud of him!!  It was a very trying and challenging year for both of us.  One I think we are both glad is over...but now on to new adventures.
We're moving to the northeast in just two weeks!  I'm a jumble of emotions...but stressed seems to be at the top of the list.

I'm sad, too.  Sad that we're not going back to Kansas.  Sad that I'm giving up a really great job where I really love the people I work with.  That also adds to the stress...once again being unemployed.  Send some good vibes that something will be available at the clinic at our new duty station.

I'm angry.  Angry that I have to give up this great career opportunity, once again, for his career to advance.  I'm angry that, once again, I am forced to move somewhere I really don't want to go, where I know no one, and will have learn to adapt and help the kids adapt....alone.

I'm worried.  I'm worried because I know how dangerous this new job of his is.  I know families who's loved ones have been seriously injured and killed in this field.  I'm worried because this will be my daughter's 5th school and she'll be in 5th grade (she went to the same school from preK - 1st grade).  She's painfully shy and changing schools is very hard on her.

I'm hopeful.  We will be at our new location for 4 years.  I can actually unpack all the boxes this time.  I can hang pictures on the wall and make our next house a home.  We will be in an area that offers much to see and do and I hope to see and do as much of it as possible.  I hope the kids enjoy it as well.

Gosh-darn-rootin-tootin' Time!

A week late, but I am officially 30 pounds lighter since surgery.  It's 20 shy of my original goal for 1 year out but since I went 4 months without follow up immediately after surgery, I'm giving myself until August 2 to lose those 20 pounds.

In other news, tomorrow I'm meeting "The Queen Bee".  :-)  I'm also going shopping for a new dress to wear to Hubster's graduation, which is just 3 weeks away.  I'll be putting in my notice this upcoming week and May 18 will be my last day with this medical squadron.  I'm working on transferring my license to Maryland, where we we will be headed at the start of June, as well as sending out resumes.  Cross your fingers I can find something at the small clinic on the military installation we're headed to.

Also, I'll be leaving for B.O.O.B.s from Baltimore, so if anyone else is heading out from there and knows of any deals, please share.  Not sure yet if I'm going to fly or drive (might have to drop the kiddos off at Grandma and Grandpa's along the way).   Not to mention if you're in the Baltimore area and would like to get together, let me know, too!

Hope you all are having a great weekend!

One Year Later

Today it's been a year since I was banded.  I have lost 34 pounds from my highest weight and 27 since the surgery day and I am still fat.  



 



The "Jared Pic"
-36 pounds.  From a sz 20 to 16.