I am just over 3 months out and have lost 78 pounds since surgery and I'm feeling great.  I probably would have lost more if I had joined a gym sooner but I finally joined 3 weeks ago and go 4-6 times a week and I love it, I work out for over an hour and then hit the pool and hot tub.  I currently do not have a job, I was laid off at the end of my medical leave so motivation was a big problem for a while, I think I have butt calouses from my recliner but anyway I have moved forward.  I am in my third week at Andover College for a Medical Assostant degree and am excited an nervous at the same time.  I'm sick of winter and cant wait for the summer months to come.

Well I had my surgery on Monday and everything went well.  Day 2 was not fun as I couldn't have anything to drink, my mouth and throat were very sore, I did lots of walking.  Wednesday was the leak test, nasty tasting stuff but it went well, no leaks.  I then mastered drinking all the water they required and then out with the drain, wow was that a trip, it was the strangest thing I have ever felt.  Then I was able to go home.  Yes home sweet home, no nurses coming in the middle of the night for vitals.  I slept so good, it was great to be in my own bed.  Today I have been trying to get all my liquid and protein in, it has been a challenge but I'm up for it.

Well today is Friday and my last day with liquid protein.  Saturday I start a liquids only diet (like I haven't already been doing that), broth, jello, juice.  Sunday I start the cleaning out and the antibiotics and then its Surgery on Monday.  I can't wait, I am so excited.

Well this is the second week of my liquid protein diet and I'm not having much fun.  The shakes are getting to me and make me gag just thinking of them.  I broke down and am now drinking chicken broth.  I just needed something warm and not sweet to have.  I have been having headaches, nausea, irritability, disoriented... you name it and I seem to have it but what do expect on 525 calories a day.  I had communion at church yesterday and I told my husband that it was the best piece of bread I have ever tasted, and get this one I have been craving a tuna fish sandwich, not chinese, mexican or pizza a stupid tuna fish sandwich.  I can see it all made with toasted bread and a slice of cheese, I'm drooling at the thought, I can even smell it and who likes the smell of tuna, lol.  Well I have pre-op tomorrow so I'll find out all the other fun stuff I have to do before surgery.

I had my appt with Corinne, was not good, I gained 18 lbs since January, not sure how I gained that much but it's there on the scale.  I was angry when my insurance denied me and denied again after the appeal.  It wasn't until I went to my HR dept and they fought to amend our policy.  I am now back on track and Monday Oct 6th I start my 2 week liquid protein diet until surgery day.