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Yeah!! I'm getting better at this update thing. So I'm about 8 months out and finally down 100 pounds!!!!!!!!! I weigh 150 pounds and have no idea what size I wear because ALL of my clothes are too big. With the holidays I haven't had the time or money to shop for new clothes. I have also found the wedding dress of my dreams!! I have been searching high and low and finally found THE DRESS. The best part of looking was actually being able to fit into the sample sizes...even the designer dresses fit or were even too big. YEAH!!!! The last 8 months have been amazing...difficult at times, but amazing none the less. I can actually say that I would do this surgery over and aver again if I had to. I will never go back to being the person I once was. I hope everyone had an AMAZING Holliday!!! ttyl xoxo

Yeah! Another update!! I can't believe it's September already, the summer just flew by. I had a great time this summer though. So far I have lost 78 pounds...that's right 78 pounds. I can hardly believe it myself. I am down to weighing 172 pounds and the scale just keeps on moving in the right direction. I am wearing a size 12/14 jeans and medium top. I feel great and I am finally starting to see the change in my body. I started back at school in August and I actually fit comfortably in the desks!! My belly doesn't hit the desk anymore and I can actually cross my legs and put my hands in my lap! Oh, and the best news yet was our trip over Labor Day Weekend. My 7 year old, my hubby, and I went to Glenwood Springs here in Colorado and spent 3 days walking and hiking our butts off. I was able to keep up with them the entire time and actually enjoyed riding the rides and taking the cave tours. We Hiked up to Hanging Lake which is a serious 2 hour hike up the mountain. It kicked my butt, but I made it to the top and man was it worth it! There was a beautiful lake with amazing waterfalls and the best part was that the three of us made the journy together supporting eachother the entire way. The last day there we went White Water Rafting for 1/2 the day and had a great time! I'm so proud of myself and my family. This surgery has made me a better and stronger person. Well I gotta go hit the books. ttyl xoxo

Okay, so a few people have been a little upset about my ability to update lol. So here is a looooong update for ya! Since comming home from surgery I have had 2 strictures, one at 2 weeks out and the other at about 3 1/2 weeks out. They're really inconvienient (sp?) but fixing them is really not too bad. A quick endoscopy and dialation and you're on you're way home. I've had a really hard time eating chicken which makes me sad because it was one of my favorites before surgery. Pork and tofu however are my favorite and my pouch likes them too! I have had a difficult time seeing the change in my body. Everyone goes on and on about how good I look, but I just don't see it. I've heard that it can take up to a year for your head to catch up with the changes in your body. Oh, I should mention that my hubby was amazing after I came home from the hospital. He stayed with me for 2 weeks and waited on me hand and foot. He was great!!! He still does a lot of things around the house that I use to do, he's just been such a great support for me. Anyway, so far I'm 2 months out and I have lost 49 pounds and 30 inches!! I went from a size 24 pants to an 18 and a size XXL top to a Large sometimes Medium. My hubby is so much more affectionate...he can't keep his hands off of me really!! Unfortunately I do have a few friends who have pulled away from me since having the surgery, but overall I have a freat support system. Learning how to eat again has been the most difficult part of this entire process. I have to remember to eat tiny bites, chew, and slow down it's not a race. I think I'm finally getting the hang of it though. Well, I think that about sums it all up folks! I'll make sure to update more often! ttyl xoxoxo

Well, I made it through everything with flying colors. I came home yesterday and am still pretty ouchie. My day pretty much consists of drinking, walking, drinking, sleeping...did I say drinking?? I'll make sure to update with more detail when I'm feeling better. Thanks so much to everyone who showed their support and concern, I really appreciate it!!!! XOXO

Well, I had my pre op stuff today. I met with Dr. Snyder first and he gave me 4 Rx's. One for nausea suppositories, one for Prilosec, on for pain meds, and one for a sleeping pill. I have been having a hard time sleeping because I'm so excited so I asked for a little help : ) I also had to take a test about the procedure, the anatomy that is changed, and new eating and exercise habits needed to succeed. It was pretty easy! I asked my page of questions and got all of the answers I needed and went on my merry little way. I then headed over to the main hospital and had my blood drawn, urine dip, EKG, and answered a million questions. Everything went great and everyone was really nice. I can't believe my surgery is in just 5 days!!!!! I am so excited I can hardly stand it. I'm going to use the next few days to get all of the house cleaning and laundry done so my hubby won't have to worry about it. I can't believe it's really going to happen!!!! Well I gotta get off of this computer and make dinner. I'm sure I'll update again before surgery. XOXO