Another wonderful day in progress!!!

Well here I am with an update to my gastric bypass journey. Still losing hair, but not in gobs or anything...nonetheless...it is a little worrisome. I am, however, down 95 pds (which I might say is a step in the right direction.) It is pretty amazing how for a couple (sometimes even three or four weeks) you will keep on eating the same way, but not lose a pd. Then all of the sudden you will go down 10 or so pds...and the brakes come on...and there you sit for a while. Now I am not complaining, if my body needs some time to adjust to the new weight...I will allow it. (as if I had a choice...LOL!!!)
Anyway, after having a bad bout the other night...threw up for 3 hrs. (everyone is thinking it might be my gall bladder.) Yes, I was bad and ate a piece of Kentucky Fried Chicken. It was delicious, but I can guarantee that I won't be eating it again anytime soon. Bad, Bad...pains in my stomach and upper back. I have never had such awful pains in my stomach. Called the doctor and they said keep them updated, we may need to schedule an ultra sound. Doesn't that sound like fun.
Still.....down 95 pds...not complaining.

Ok now, here is something to make you hungry. This is a pizza made of felt that I am making for a niece for Christmas. I sure hope she is going to like this. First we have cheese pizza, then pepperoni, then mushrooms, onions, and peppers...am I making you hungry yet? Looks pretty tasty to me.

Latest project

I just finished this diaper cake. It is a centerpiece for a baby shower. The mother has already had the baby...and prematurely at that. Mother and baby are both doing well. Now it is time to celebrate.
I hope you enjoy looking.

Wow, it just seem like it has been impossible to post lately. So much going on. With work, and worrying about my Mom, and my sister having surgery....and work...and well, you get the picture. I just thought maybe I should throw in a line or two whether I had the time or not...LOL!!!
So here is a word or two on my surgery journey. I am down 90 pds now. I have to say that I am feeling a lot better than I did several months ago. I have an upcoming appointment with the surgeon for my 6 month anniversary. October 18th.
I have been losing a little hair everyday. I wouldn't say gobs, but more than I want to. I must call the doctor and see if there is anything that I can take to slow down the hair loss. As far as I can tell, noone has ever lost it all, but many lose some. I am keeping my fingers crossed. I would look terrible with no hair.
Ok...well thanks for listening. I am off to get ready for work.

Here is a little lamp I made, and sold at a craft fair. It is made with a teacup and saucer. I like the vintage look that I think it gives. The light from it isn't real bright, which makes it an excellent night light. Especially nice in a hallway where you just need a little light to guide the way; or maybe in a kitchen window.
This is one of those things, I hated to let go of. But, I ask myself, where in the world would I have put it????

Just a quick note. I am off to work today. Isn't it amazing how fast those two days off fly? Not that I don't enjoy every minute of it, but whew...they are gone and now It's work again. Now mind you, I am glad to have a job in this day and age, but still who wouldn't rather be home making crafts. I definitely would...LOL!!!
I went to the library yesterday, and found some really nice craft books to look over. What a nice day. I came home and had so much fun looking them over and trying to decide what I wanted to make first. The day before, I went to Hobby Lobby and picked up a few really nice things to help in making some crafts. Started on a Christmas present. I Love to Craft, just in case anyone ever wonders. It has been a really nice crafty two days off.

With Christmas just around the corner, (no I am not kidding!!! Only 3 1/2 months isn't much time) I thought I'd show these cute little Angels made out of yo yos. It takes three yo yos, and some cute graphics. Here is a great place to get your graphics, the prices are amazing and the graphics are fantastic. www.digiscrapkits.com/

I tried to find the site where I first saw this idea, but couldn't find it again. They are pretty simple to make though. You need three size yo yos, sew them together and add your graphic with some glue on top..attach a hanger and have a new decoration for your tree. Once I am not so new at this blogging, maybe I can get into a tutorial or two...still learning though. You probably wouldn't want me to attempt one yet.

Anyone notice the cute puppies in my sidebar. Today's is a bichon frise. My sister has one and she really is a cute puppy..(the dog, not my sister, although she is pretty cute too...LOL) I pick on my sister and call her dog a chiquaqua...(and I guarantee I spelled that wrong.) because she yips when she gets excited.
Well today is that day off, I have been waiting for...yay!!! I've already been up two hours, and here I am still on the computer. Of course, it is too early to make too much noise so, thus the quiet surfing. I have to get my daily computer fix anway.

Just a quick note

I have to get ready and head out to work, but wanted to say..I am so happy to be alive. Life is good, even when times are hard, and I am so lucky. Feeling good and tomorrow is my day off. I am planning so many crafts, that I probably won't get to any of them, because I won't know which one to start first...LOL!!!
Have a wonderful day everyone.

Gastric Bypass journey update

I have a friend who reminded me that I have not updated my bypass journey posts lately...so here goes..
It has been 4 1/2 months. I have lost 83 pds. I am feeling so much more energetic. Now keep in mind that I am 56 yrs old, and have been heavy all my life, so if you were to ask me if I could keep up with someone else my age, I guess I would have to say it depends on the person. I did go to an amusement park with my 44 year old sister, and my 51 year old sister and my neice. (I think I did better than the 9 year old neice!!!!!) I was able to keep up with everyone, (well, I have to be honest and admit that sometimes they had to slow down a little. There were a lot of uphills there. I am still using my cane, as my knees are in need of replacement and it will be a while before I am ready for another surgery..so am trying to get along. I had a wonderful time though, and I know that last year at this time, I would not have been able to walk through the park for a couple hours, much less almost 8. I still have some problems with some heartburn at times. I ate waldorf salad two days ago, and I can tell you that will not happen again for a long time. Too much roughage maybe...
Anyway, on with my journey and thanks for listening.
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Who ever would have thought that towels and washclothes could be so cute. I made these for a craft show. Plus, the little dishcloth angels adorned baskets that my Mom gave as gift to co-workers. They are so easy to make and so fun. With Christmas coming up...they make wonderful gifts. They are decorative and useful.