Thank you all so much. It helps to keep me motivated just reading your comments.

But I must say, I am proud of myself. I feel sooo different from last summer. What a difference a year makes. I can push myself now, where, last year and the year before was really hard.

I still have a lot of work to keep doing, but wow is it worth it. I have my blood tests in late May for my June 1st followup appt with my primary care to see how my A1c is (the test for my diabetic numbers over the past 3 months for those who aren't having to worry about that one!), my cholesteral numbers and thyroid and my blood pressure to see how my meds are working. I'm hoping to get the dose reduced - but will be happy just to not get any new ones! or have the old ones increased.

Then I have my 6 month check on my eyes to see how my glacoma (eye pressure) is doing. I had the laser surgery as treatment last year and so far, it is working. I love not having to put drops in my eyes every day since the surgery!

Well, tomorrow is my last day to see all the new people I've met at this class. Hoping it won't be the last time I see them.

And in the morning, I'm going to try on my old swim suit to see if I dare go to the pool tomorrow. I am going to the gym for sure to work out, but I might get brave and try walking in the pool or just some easy 'not sinking' type of swimming.

Thanks again friends for being so helpful to me.