The road to my dancing shoes…..

This is my first blog entry. You probably have noticed that already.  Eight years ago I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Disease with insulin resistance. This was two years after the doctors found a large tumor on my left ovary. Now, I am not complaining. I know that I am lucky to be alive at this point and have been blessed with two children while the disease was affecting me and my pregnancies and my ability to become pregnant.

How is it the road back to my dancing shoes? When I was 16 I was told by a doctor that I had no cartilage in my knees and that I should never run or dance again. I have been told the last part of his advice just is not true. At the time I was 5’3 and weighed 118 pounds…oh how I miss those days!

January 1, 2010 Kristie Alley kicked off her 100 days of dance (www.100daysofdance.com)  . It was an awesome experience for me. I never expected anyone to watch my videos and I never expected to enjoy people watching my videos.

I am ready to get my dancing shoes back. I have a new bicycle waiting for me in the garage, a stair stepper, weights, exercise balls, bands, Jillian Michaels video and start up junk….. you get the point. I however am to large to feel comfortable using most of that equipment. I also seriously lack the energy I need to do such things.

Next weekend I will be going to Phoenix for a procedure that will determine if I am eligible for lap band surgery. The doctors tell me that the surgery will eventually reverse the PCOS symptoms. My surgery will take place June 8, the day after my oldest son graduates from high school.

This is where you can help. I don’t want to hear…WOW you lost weight or hey look at you. What I do need is real support.

Lastly we need prayers for our family as we transition into the next phase in life. My other blogs won’t be as serious I hope!