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* ONE HUNDRED
DOWN *
On
May 10th, 2005, I (RedwoodRed) had gastric bypass surgery. After
four years of research, fighting with insurance companies, myriad
numbers of wild tests and just finding doctors willing to help me,
I was being reborn on the operating table. This cache is in
commemoration of the first milestone attained along my weight-loss
journey.
I
went on a liquid protein diet prior to surgery and lost 36 lbs.
Since my surgery I have lost 70+ pounds more. Thus the name of this
cache: One Hundred Down. I can't even begin to tell you how much
more energy I have, but I can walk a mile a day and feel great. I'm
swimming twice a week and go to physical therapy one day a week. I
literally need to learn how my body works all over again. I feel
better now than I have over the past 12 years! I have decided to
try doing caches with 2.0 ratings on the terrain, and work my way
to the more and more difficult ones as I lose weight and eventually
work towards the "Two Hundred Down" and "Three Hundred Down"
caches, so watch for them.
If
you are interested in my journey, I'd be happy to answer
emails. If you
would like more information on gastric bypass or weight-loss
surgery, visit www.obesityhelp.com.
The
cache is placed near an area where the name of it may have another
meaning. Please use stealth, and be considerate of your
surroundings.
This
cache was originally placed for the Second Annual Cool Coastal Retreat Event -
August 13, 2005, but it that container was muggled. Actually, I
think someone mowing found it and never turned it in. It is now
in a smaller container, at the same coordinates, but hidden in a
way that the person mowing shouldn't find it. Be gentle with the
container so it will last. Not big enough to hide a CD, but
enough for small trade items and
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