Well, I've finally made it to the 1st month of post op life.  I am doing really well.  I started this journey at 220 lbs.  I can now say I will NEVER be in the 2's again.  I am down 22 lbs.  I have had a few difficulties adjusting to what foods to eat, it's a learning process.  I have no regrets.  I will say the 1st month is the hardest while you are figuring things out.  But it does get easier day by day.

7/29/08  I'm 2 weeks exactly post op and feeling great.  I think the hardest has been trying to find something thats ok to eat.  I still get hungry and think about what I used to eat and crave those foods.  But when I do eat something, it doesn't take much.  I have lost 15 lbs. so far.  I know this has been the best decision for me, it's just difficult adjusting.  It does get a little easier each day.  I had a love affair with food, and enjoyed the best of it.  It's like going thru a break-up with something you love.  But I'm determined, and I will succeed.

7/20/08  Well what a relief!  I'm 5 days post op and feeling pretty good.  I had surgery in Ensenada, Mexico by a wonderful doctor and am leaving here and headed home on 7/21/08 to re-unite with my beautiful children and family.  I have had a very good experience here the only downfall was my lack of Spanish, but I have made it through.  Thanks to all you that have wished me well.  I wish the same to you. 

I will be having surgery 1 week from today on 7/15/08.  I am so excited, nervous, sick, worried and every other emotion you can think of.  My husband will be going with me, and is so supportive.  I couldn't even imagine making this journey without him.