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 Hello Everyone!  I am Bernice or Bee for short.  My surgery is July 5, 2011 and I am opting to have the RYN.  I began my first support class on May 17 @ 286.6lbs - not proud of that but it is what it is.  I have set my summit goal at 145lbs and hope to reach it in the near future!!!!      
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July 23, 2011
on July 23, 2011 5:12 pm
Eighteen days post op and I am doing great!  Recovery from surgery was textbook perfect with the exception of some difficulty to the drugs.  Everyone was aware of my allergies to both antibiotics and painkillers but I had no idea the reaction would be worse than the actual surgery pain!  The second night in the hospital was the absolute worse but the nurses responded as best they could.  After walking the halls for 30 minutes, I returned to my bed just in time to receive another dose of benedryl which made me drowsy and able to fall back to sleep.  No more meds for me!  My doctor wanted me to stay a third night but at about 10am he released me!  I was off all meds, showered and dressed for home!
The anti-nausea drugs worked!  I was able to make it through the week on clear liquids with their help and haven't needed them since starting full liquids.
At my visit with my surgeon, 9 days post op, he was happy with my progress and removed the drain.  I shared with him my difficulty getting enough water and he suggested adding watermelon to my diet.  Twelve days post op I did just that - what a pleasant addition.  The only thing I did that was kinda gross was chew the melon making it yield all its wonderful juice and I spit out the membranes.  I was able to enjoy all the chewing and taste without filling up my tiny pouch.
Third week - soft & moist foods is wonderful!  I have been very creative with my recipes.  My mind set is firm and it doesn't bother me to be with friends that are eating and drinking.  I know I did this to improve my health.  
School starts August 15th and I will be ready for another menu change.  I am forming habits now to help me through the long haul.  Preparing recipes so I have a few additional meals makes meal time less stressful.  One can of chicken made 5 enchilada meals - of course, no tortilla.  I used a can of chicken chili, added chicken, protein powder, juice from my brother's famous salsa and cheese.  Five portions of chili are in the freezer! 
My next challenge:  a wedding in California on July 30th.  My sherpa will be attending with me and supporting my every step of the way. 

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July 1st
on July 1, 2011 8:42 pm
         Tonight was my last 'supper'.  Tomorrow I begin my clear liquid fast.  My vitamins arrived today and liquids are in the refrig.  My pantry is stocked with suitable goods to boost my spirits and appropriate choices.  I am down 10 lbs since that first Support Group meeting May 17th.  No NSAIDS all week and my knees still feel OK.  I would really like never to take them again!

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 My struggle with weight control began the summer before entering high school.  I left 8th grade at 133 and entered high school at 164.  That was the summer my grandfather died of cancer.  Since then I have lost and gain so many pounds it was difficult to solidify a weight loss history for my psych evaluation!  

My life style has always been busy with participating in sporting activities and coaching.  But I have seen a drastic change to my activity level when I began teaching in 1998.  Gone were my skiing outings mid week to Tahoe.  I had ACL surgery in 1994 but continued to be somewhat active - I graduated with a BA in Physical Education in May 1997.

I am a mother of four grown children and my daughters remember me as always on one diet or another.  I love to cook and really watched how I prepared meals to keep calories down.  I still find myself with all this excess weight.

After my volleyball injury in August 2007 (I fell teaching footwork to middle school girls on the first day of practice), my lost weight found me one pound at a time.  I reached my lifetime high and added 4 pounds to discover a new high.  

My brother had RNY in Aug 2005 and he has been encouraging me to do the same.  It is almost Tuesday, July 5th and I am preparing for my surgery.  Can't wait to shop in my own closet for a change!!!