Hey I Lost Weight

So I've been on my cholesterol busting and reducing regimen for two weeks now. I wish there was away that I could measure how I was doing as far as it's level goes. I'll just have to keep up what I'm doing and hope that my next blood test in three weeks will show an improvement. One nice surprise was that I discovered that I've lost 5 lbs since I started this. I really I shouldn't have been, but loosing weight didn't cross my mind, I'll just take it as a bonus for being such a good girl :)

Working on my Cholesterol

Last week , on January 17th, I started to work on lowering my Cholesterol. No problems so far, but it does mean that I have to change my eating habits. It's a bit of a challenge making sure that I'm cutting out those dangerous fats found in so many foods, but it's not so bad. It does mean that I have to read the labels on everything I buy. On to week two...

Kicking Myself

I drove into to town yesterday (Saturday), and went to the mall to browse around. Wouldn't you know it there was a side walk sale going on, yahooooo. I ended up at the Bay and found two lovely skirts, I went to the fitting room to try them on, and then I couldn't make up my mind if they looked nice on me. So I ended up not getting them. When I got home Gill told me I should have got them anyway as they were only $14.99, with an additional 30% off at the sales counter. So please kick me... I did buy some eye shadow, so the trip wasn't a complete loss, ha, ha.

Shopping at the Mall

Did the usual Saturday outing routine today. Started off with breakfast at Morrisons. It wasn't too bad but it was cheap so how could you complain. From there it was off to the mall where I brought a new wallet to fit my new purse and then brought a new sweater from Sears that was $19.99 on sale for 70% off, a great buy. Its pale green and nice and cozy warm. I tried on a couple of skirts but the didn't hang right, no hips is a pain. Deb phoned last night to say that the new baby is home and to come over for tea and a visit today at 3:00 PM. So that's where I'm off to.

What's wrong with your face ?

It was a very nice day. The weather was mild and work went really well. The only person to comment on last nights treatment was a male driver who noted that my cheeks were swollen and was concerned about what was wrong. Of course I said "nothing, just a reaction" and he let it go at that. Not even my closest girl friend noticed anything, ha, ha...

Not a bad day at all

When I got to work this morning I was pleased to find out that the school board had canceled all school buses due to the threat of freezing rain. Yahoo a quiet day at the office, with none of the drivers there to bug me ha, ha. It would be a little boring as well, oh well... Although we did get a lot of freezing rain, I was still able to make my appointment with Katherine. It was a good session and she got a lot done. It was a little painful but it will be worth it in the long run. I just have to stay focused and remind myself that with each day that passes I will be closer to the day that I will be me...

A Blood Test

So it was off to the clinic today for my first blood test. Nothing special really except for the fact that it was the real first medical step that I have taken. I had to wait for about 20 minutes, which wasn't so bad, and it was over before I knew it. The medical assistant took 3 vials of blood and that was it. Tomorrow it's off to another session of electrolisis, yuck, it really hurts. But it will be worth it in the end.

As a little treat for enduring the pain and agony of the test, I went to Sears and brought a nice pair of gold hoops. After all a girl can never have enough earings.

First Appointment

Today I met with Dr B. I was a little nervous but the nerves quickly disapeared when Dr B and I started to chat. It felt good to talk to someone who would help me. I spoke of my journey so far and how far I wanted to go with it. She was very understanding and supportive and laid out how she planned to proceed. Of course the first step was to get blood work done. This would give her a starting point. And while she was waiting for the results, she would investigate further on how in fact she would recommend we proceed. I arranged for my next appointment with her on January 17th, 2005 at 3:00 PM.

The Journey Begins

This is my journey. I've been planning and preparing for this for many years, and now, at this point in time I have to proceed or I will definitely be lost.