Big Move

Hi Everyone...Lots to tell I have not posted in months so here goes. So far my battle with the weight is going well I have lost 62 lbs. I feel wonderful and have lot of energy. I spent the summer working with some old friends in E. Greenwich at there restaurant called Nautika. We had an OK summer funny thing about working by the ocean on a Marina when it rains no one comes down to eat or drink. All in all it was pretty good.
While working this summer I decided it was time for a move. I needed warm weather, sun, beach and some old friends. So my dear people I a have moved back to Sunny Florida to Boynton Beach on the east coast smake in the middle between Palm Beach and Ft Lickerdale. I rented in a 55 + community and I love it No Kids or little yappy dogs running around. Still on the job hunt though I have been on many interviews but nothing yet. So as it stand I am doing well I have my moments but I am happy I made the move.

Well it has been awhile since I have posted. Lots of things going on. First I have not lost any weight for sometime now. I have been playing with a pound or two for months. The year before I had the Lap- Band put in I lost and gained 20 lbs three time that year. This raised hell with my body so now my body is trying to adjust to this new program. For the first time I don't care about the amount of weight I lose I just feel great and when it comes off so be it. I am fine with the slow weight loss.
I took a trip to Florida in February. I flew into Tampa drove down to Naples to visit my sister and her boyfriends new Condo. What a great place. Then I was off to South Beach to visit all my old friends there. I stayed with my dear Friends Larry and David boy what great host they were. It was funny they do it like I do. When I host guests I go all out fresh flowers,welcome gift beside the bed and all the fixings. It was funny being on the other end of it. I found it kind of uncomfortable. I slowly came around and enjoyed the whole thing. The boys in Miami were so glad to see me I was really happy to be received with open arms. I have not lived there for sometime now but know one forgot me. It was very humbling.
I was off and back to the west coast I stopped by to see my mother and fathers friend Lil Viveros they have been friends for years I think I was two when they met. Lil has been like a Mother to me over the years her husband Tony was my God Father he passed away 11 years ago. Anyway we had a great time together I spent three days with her and it was the most fun I had in a long time. She is 87 and still goes like crazy.
I am off to Florida in a few weeks back to Tampa to see Lil and the boys in South Beach
and most likley be very bad like the last time I was in South Beach smoken and drinkin no sun screen.......I'll fill you in next time

THE BIG 50

So I have lost 50 lbs so far. I feel wonderful and am moving like I was 35 again. Life is good I am welcoming the Holidays for the first time since I lost Mom & Dad six years ago. All the shopping is done, gifts a wrapped. I have done most of the Christmas Eve Cooking so Now It's Let Party.
May I wish all of my Friends a Wonderful Holiday Season.....

Lap-Band

As you know by now I did the Lap-Band on June 10th . So far my weight loss has been 40 lbs and still counting.I have had three fills every time I get one it gets more difficult don't get me wrong I am thrilled out of my mind. This whole thing has been a life saver.
My blood pressure has lowered and my doctor is going to reduce m medication by my next visit. I feel great and have more energy. To anyone who is thinking about this surgery JUST DO IT

30 lbs

Camp Is set up in Vermont

Well I finally got the camp set up in Vt. It looks great, I found a great tent 15x16. It is set in the back field just before the woods so there is lots of shade during the day. The other day we sat out a night with the lanterns lit and the tiki touches ablaze when all of a sudden Ken looked up and pointed out the bats flying around above us. It may sound crazy to have bats flying above you at night but it was truly a site. It was a full moon and above the trees were the bats coming out of the barn. It had an eerie and strange look about it, but in truth a wonderful look at nature. They are harmless. When I pitched the tent I did it on an incline so I did roll out of bed a few times so next week I will move the tent over a few yards an level it off. It truly is a wonderful retreat.

Lap Band Instauled

Well I did it the Lap Band was done on June 10th. I can't tell you how much better I feel already.
My Sleep has returned to normal no getting up 4 or 5 times a night and off to the bathroom. I have dropped 23 lbs in three weeks and it is still coming off. I will go in for my first fill in two weeks then the real weight loss begins. I will keep you all posted.