On Sept 16th 2009 I underwent surgery for the lapband to help me lose weight. So far I've lost over 60 pounds :). I still have a lot of work to do but I'm very happy to be in a 14 and not shopping in plus size any more. Below are some before/after pics. The first one on the top far left was one week before my surgery - ewww. The top left is at my grandfather's funeral. I'd lost about 30 pounds at this point. The bottom photos are more recent.
Let's hope they just keep getting better:). I also switched positions within the company I've been working with the last three years. For those who didn't know I work for HS Brands. We are an international mystery shopping company..... Yes, my job rocks and YES I really get paid to shop. Though there is a lot more to it than you think. I was managing the HR side of our Nevada office and also state compliance. Now I'm the Client Support Manager for all of the Casino, Nightlife and Fine Dining accounts we have. I really like my new position and it's nice to have something new and face some new challenges.
Kevin is still working, what a HUGE blessing that is. In the last two years we've been in fear of a layoff and he's only been forced to take off one week. He has really proven himself as a welder and pipefitter and has earned the respect of the higher ups within the company he works for. He really is showing a talent for welding and has made some interesting projects including a flower stand for his brothers and our niece's grave, an 'Iron Man' that holds two beer cans - classic, and he even made me a heart shaped desk decoration for me on our anniversary. ();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE91FPxnReYN0wHwYjWKBtrJHz6OE8V_GJAjpJPNP2uc3FsTbuYPyLX0KWd4iRUdjzlvIo5rd7KdQ6-SLGa9q5aNsZhKgDVkw14NMcVZcj_Eu6IFR0Rf2xiAu9yNYvQRroszAYNwBplxJ3/s1600/DSC_0148.jpg">
Maliek is growing like a WEED and is now taller than Kevin. He has really matured in the last year and it's getting harder and harder to find the little boy in him. He is still into dance and likes to perform for his friends. He is taking a greater interest in sports too and works on his basketball skills every chance he gets.
I will try to be more diligent in updating this blog.
More to come :)
