It has been an amazing journey so far. Working out at the gym, clothes shopping, being able to really enjoy life. Here is the link to my latest video blog.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oV0nz9b5v5g

Sorry for a short update... Things have been a good busy....

I went for my post-op check-up and everything went great. Now, I am on Stage 4 and the first thing I had was Scallops. Mind you I was only able to eat 3 Scallops and did they taste good. I can't believe how good I feel. Since the surgery I lost 23 pounds, 12 pounds before for a total of 35 pounds. I have never been happier. To celebrate I went and bought a pair of jeans in Bloomingdale women's dept. I haven't been able to pair anything in their department of years. I know that the jeans will fall off of me soon but they were on sale and I just had to do it. I am loving my new journey in life. Thanks for everyone here at OH who has help me along the way. I just wish that I made this decision to have gastric bypass 2 years ago. Hope everyone has a great day. Hugs, Clare

I did it...I had my surgery on Monday, March 5, 2007 now also known as my re-birth. My surgeon Dr. Schneider was awesome. Dr. Schneider was able to do the surgery laparoscopic. I have 6 small little cuts plus a drain tube. Everything is healing nicely. In fact they are itchy and I have to make sure that I don't scratch them. The drain tube came out on Thursday, that is the day I came home. So far so good. I am learning how to eat slowly and not over do. I have to learn to rest and not over due. I know you shouldn't weight yourself right after surgery because of all the fluids they pump into you, but of course I didn't listen and guess what I lost 2 pounds. Usually people put on weight and I didn't. I am so happy. Well, I am tired so bye for now. Stay turn for more update. Love, Clare

Well, time is coming near and soon March 5th will be here. I finished all my pre-op testing and I am good to go. I have lost 12 pounds in a month and half, which for me is very good. The doctor was happy. I am very excited and a little scared at the same time. I don't know if I will have time to post anyother blog before surgery so stay tune for my post-op blogs. I can't wait to be on the losers bench. I also did my first video blog on youtube. I will try and post it here:

Well, I can't believe I am only 3 weeks away from my big day. My husband and I just got back from Aruba. It was wonderful. I would check the OH boards everyday from Aruba. Hate to be back home with the cold and soon to be snowy weather. I tried to be good eating wise while being away. Came home to the scale and didn't gain anything. That is a miracle. Now I am back to grind stone here, trying different protein drinks and getting everything prepared. I am scared and excited at the same time. Bye for now!