The Two Dee’s~

Previously, Pre-band, there would be two Dees.  Diet Dee and Regular Dee.

Regular Dee tends to be a pretty happy, easy going, gentle natured person, however, when she’s on a diet, she’s just evil.  She’s short tempered.  Angry at the world AND grumpy to the max!

Since the band helps satiate her longer with smaller amounts of food, Diet Dee hasn’t returned.  She left January 29, 2008 and we haven’t seen her again!

Good riddance to Diet Dee - you were not a nice person and no one wanted to be around you.  No one!  Not even Regular Dee!

Lapband Dee is a much nicer person!

April 27, 2009 | Filed Under Fun Stuff

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On our journey through life~

As I go on this journey through life, I have met some wonderful people.  They were there to support me as I let my daughter leave the nest to start her dreams.  We’ve supported one another through depression, weight loss and weight gain.  We’ve listened to each other’s struggles and virtually sent big hugs when someone has lost a beloved father, mother-in-law and furry family member.  We’ve sent support to a few as they have dealt with cancer.  I’ve been blessed by these new friends.  We meet as sisters searching for a healthy new lifestyle but we have also embraced as sisters who are venturing through life and all it has to offer.

I love this little youtube message.  It made me cry thinking of my friends and our shared lives.  I hope it brings some comfort and thoughfulness to others.  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNY8KL_YSlc

This morning, I send my love to all those out there who are on this journey.  Thank you for coming into my life and for opening the door and allowing me to enter yours. I am truly blessed.

April 26, 2009 | Filed Under Assistance on your journey

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That was 80lbs ago~

Tonight at work we had a team building type of staff meeting.  During the dinner portion of the meeting, they showed a slide presentation of all the nurses.  The picture of me was from June 08.  I laughed when I saw it - I said, “Wow!  That was about 80lbs ago!”

Eighty pounds ago - and numerous of NSV’s!

I’m 10 inches from having a healthy sized waist!  Dr. Oz says that a woman’s waist should be half of their height in inches or 35 inches.   I only have 10 inches to go!

April 16, 2009 | Filed Under Milestones & NSV's

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A Unpopular Opinion~

I’m going to step forward and voice my opinion on something. 

I read about some of the airlines charging obese passengers for two tickets due to  their size.  This has become a huge argument among overweight people.  Some of us believe it’s a valid request and others believe it is not.  I am one who believes it is a valid request.

I flew home yesterday from NY.  It was a very long flight and I made the choice to purchase a second ticket to make my flight more comfortable and to not cause another passenger any discomfort.  Being obese is my problem and it shouldn’t become anyone else’s issue.

The seats on airplanes are small, but an average person can sit in them without difficulty.  I witnessed this yesterday.

Anyway, I flew with Southwest Airlines, I didn’t need a seat belt extender and the armrest could easily be lowered.  Two of the criteria for requiring a second seat purchase.  The agent was impressed that I purchased a second seat without being asked.  I felt this wasn’t something to be praised for – because to me it’s just common sense.  The seats are small, my behind is NOT and if the flight is full, I would be taking up my seat and the seat of another innocent passenger.  For me it was a no brainer!

Southwest Airlines was very nice to me.  If you purchase two tickets - you are allowed to board first.  You place a printed paper on the seat next to you that states - “This seat is reserved”  (Southwest Airlines doesn’t have assigned seating)  AND if the flight is not overbooked, you will get a refund for the second ticket.  I think that’s fair.

Well, here I am still in need of losing about 120lbs - seated with my extra seat next to me and a rather large woman approached me and asked if she could sit there.  I told her it was reserved.  She asked in a louder more aggressive manner and I at that time, told her absolutely not.  I didn’t want to explain everything since there was a long line of passengers behind her waiting to enter the plane and find a seat.  I thought in my mind, here I am a large sized person with a larger than average hiney - and here she is larger size with the same if not larger behind - what on earth was she thinking?  There would be no way we would both fit in those seats! 

It just solidified my opinion that purchasing an extra ticket if you need more space than one seat - makes sense and it is just a considerate thing to do.

April 16, 2009 | Filed Under My Everyday Life

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Turning the corner of my life~

I know this is a little off topic, but in a way, it’s not.

My daughter is starting college today!  As I dropped her off  in front of the dorm and drove off the campus, I was reminded of the moment I took her to kindergarten for the first time.  My father had passed away suddenly the week before, so her first day was delayed.  My mind was every where and I was feeling sad and confused.  My life had changed in a moment and as I walked her to her classroom, I remember looking down on her tiny face and thinking, how sweet and innocent she looked in her little blue smock.  I thought of how I already missed her. 

Over the years, she has not only been my best friend, but she’s been my helper, my confidant and my only daughter.  She’s loved and accepted me through thick and thicker — through thin and hope to be thinner.  I cherish her with all my heart.

Life has flown since the day she was born and now, as I drove away from the college, I was reminded that a new phase in my life was starting.  My nest was suddenly empty and I was going to be alone.  Twenty-one years ago when she was placed in my arms for the first time, this was not how I envisioned this moment.  Alone.  I miss her already.

I believe in allowing the tears to fall - wiping those tears and then starting over.  Time to focus on me, time to find new ways to take care of me and time to count the blessings of my life.

Change is good, but difficult.  Life goes on…

April 14, 2009 | Filed Under My Everyday Life

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