The things I say

Well, my epiphany today was that as of now, I have probably lost a seventh grader. I think 93 lbs = a seventh grader. If I loose all the weight that I want to, either 250 lbs or 270 lbs... I will be loosing a morbidly obese person. That is f 'ing insane! I will shed a morbidly obese person at the end of all this madness. Silly Marla.

Mirror, Mirror

Mirror, Mirror on the wall who is the fairest of them all? Why of course you are Princess Marla! Not only are you beautiful, but are you smart, talented, & gosh darn it people like you!!!

There's a moose in your house

So I hung out with one of my fat school buddies this evening (Tuesday). It was game night with some of her friends. Yours truly was invited. It was a blast seeing Tammy outside of fat school. Her friends were great. Good food, good people, good times!!!

Tammy cooked yummy food. That cornbread was amazing! Wowzer! Anyways, when Tammy emails me the recipe I will try to replicate it. We played a fun game called There's a moose in your house. The directions were rather complicated. Hey, I studied art in school & am from the 'head. At least, I am able to hold my cards. Once we got through the first game things were looking up and we actually got the hang of it. All in all, I think a good time was had by all!

Things that Princess Marla can now do!!

So here is an update to a previous post about things I was looking forward to doing after surgery! Here is a list of things I am able to do.

• Rideable video games

• Sit comfortably in the back seat of a car & be able to use the seat belt

• Walk much more then a block before getting winded

• Shave my legs easily

• Sit on the ground & get up

• Get up from the couch without issue

But, I truly can't wait to go to Canobie Lake & go on rides!!! i am also looking forward to getting on a bike again. Once I loose 40 more pounds I will be able to ride my bike. Watch out!

Quarters, Raspberry Sherbert, & Dancing Monkeys

The weather today was fantabulous. I was able to leave work early and truly enjoy the beautiful weather. I had made plans with Ethan (my brother) to go to The Willows and frolic! I love it there. It is just so much fun! And now that I weigh significantly less, it is far more easier to frolic!



Loads of quarters were spent in the arcade. The arcade is my favorite place to be at The Willows! I am big fan of rideable video games...like the ones were you are skiing. Well, let's just say that it is so much easier to do these. Also, I am able to fit in the seats for the race car ones!! YIPPPEEEE!!!

I am so happy. I can't wait to go tot Canobie Lake this summer. I haven't had an amusement park fix in years. I have been way to heavy to go on rides. But, not this summer. I can go on roller coasters again. YIPPPEEEE!!! Anyways, so Ethan & I did a bunch of video games, the motion simulator ride, pin ball, and some games where you win tickets!! Good times.



The Dancing Monkey thing is the best. You put in a quarter and the monkeys in the box dance. THEY ARE NOT REAL MONKEYS! Some play little instruments too. I have always loved this. When I was little I used to dance when the monkeys danced. We danced together. Well today a little girl & her parents were dancing with the monkeys. Ethan & I did too, on the sidelines. So much fun!



I wanted to go on the carousel, however Ethan did not. I also forgot how little it was. But, it would have been fun. Oh well, I will go on the one at Canobie Lake! I did get some raspberry sherbert. I got a kiddie size cup and didn't even eat a quarter of it. Thankfully Ethan finished it along with his popcorn. The sherbert was so good. It didn't cause me to dump either...BONUS!!! It was nice to have something frozen and sweet while at The Willows! I never would have gotten sherbert before. I would have gotten ice cream with stuff it and jimmies. However, I definitely can't eat more then a bite of that now. That is fine, because I am looking so good. Can't wait to go back to The Willows. Maybe during the Week!

The physics of my bum!

I have come to the conclusion that my bum has dropped. I know that you are asking yourself, "what on earth is Marla talking about?" Allow me to explain.

My bum used to be a whole lot larger then it is presently & used to be halfway up my back!

I know this because I could get away with wearing pants with an average inseam...cause my bum filled up so much of them. I can't do that anymore because I have far less bum. Also, my bum has dropped into the location of where it should be normally. Very exciting. I don't have as much junk in my trunk...so I am not as high up when I sit. For example, my mom is 2 inches taller then me; however when seated I was taller then her due to all the junk in my trunk. Hence, my bum has dropped.

I am greatly enjoying this. Pants fit the way they should. Low rise jeans land where they should, because my bum dropped. I am loving this although it is still rather bizarre! But, hey my bum dropped into place so I can't really complain!

A Marla theme song

Because of "my arm," this song is one of my theme songs. But, it also gives my strength.

Doctors have come
from distant cities
just to see me
stand over my bed
disbelieving what they're seeing

they say I must be one of the wonders
of god's own creation
and as far as they see they can offer
no explanation

newspapers ask
intimate questions
what confessions
they reach into my head
to steal the glory
of my story

they say I must be one of the wonders
of god's own creation
and as far as they see they can offer
no explanation

I believe
fate smiled and destiny
laughed as she came to my cradle
"know this child will be able"
laughed as my body she lifted
"know this child will be gifted
with love, with patience
and with faith
she'll make her way"

people see me
I'm a challenge
to your balance
I'm over your heads
how I confound you
and astound you
to know I must be one of the wonders
of god's own creation
and as far as you see you can offer me
no explanation

I believe
fate smiled and destiny
laughed as she came to my cradle
"know this child will be able"
laughed as she came to my mother
"know this child will not suffer"
laughed as my body she lifted
"know this child will be gifted
with love, with patience
and with faith
she'll make her way"

Wonder
Natalie Merchant

Back in the land of Blog!!

Gawd, I haven't blogged in about 2 months. That is not good. I need to mantain my blogging regularly. Anyways...Time to bring y'all up to snuff.

As of Tuesday... I have lost 88lbs since surgery on 1.3.06 and and lost 100lbs since my heaviest weight of 392lbs last July. I now weigh in @ 291.4 lbs. The black & white photo is from the other day and the "wedding photo" is from last July when I was at my heaviest.

It is so strange to see the difference between the photos. I still can't believe how much I let myself go. But, that is part of why I have been seeing my therapist again,. Lots of things to deal with. I have come to realize that my life hasn't been that easy in many ways and that certain things I did really suited their purpose. I am just grateful that I woke up and did something to change my life NOW! I don't want to think about what would have been had I not done this.

Anyways, I will defiinitely be blogging regularly again about my journey with gastric bypass. Just make sure to leave comments.