4 YEARS!

Receiving my second chance brought a lot of great feelings ... particularly when I realized that I could actually breathe!  However, I didn't really understand the massive impact that a lung transplant would have on my life.  Yes, I did think that things would be a lot better and I wouldn't have to be suffering to breathe, but I didn't understand the extent of that!

Here I am, 4 years post-transplant, and all of the wonderful feelings and thoughts that came along with waking up and being able to breathe, have come flooding back.  In actual fact, they haven't left!

I've been enjoying life over the past 4 years and have been doing things I have NEVER done!  I've traveled, played golf, hiked, walked for miles, and exercised!  Yes, I'm excited to be able to exercise!  Over the past 4 years, I have been struggling with weight gain (something that is almost unimaginable for someone with CF).  With an increase in appetite, medications that cause water retention, and no struggling to breathe, my body wasn't burning off the calories to keep my weight down.

In September 2011, I gave in and hired my friend.  Kristen and her NUTRIFIT program was a perfect fit for me!  Not only did I manage to loose 20 lbs in 12 weeks, but I've been able to come off my insulin and am able to eat properly.  I feel absolutely fabulous!!  I've continued Kristen's program and continue to feel great!

So here I am, 4 years out, 25 lbs lighter and feeling fabulous!  I've been able to get myself exercising ... absolutely loving Zumba and the gym!  Imagine :)!

Happy 4th Lungiversary to me :D!