ObesityHelp

Had my 6 week post op apt today.  It went well!  Im 35 lbs lost since my surgery.  Dr said im progressing great but, she feels like I need to increase my protein, water, and calories.  She said I needed to consume 1000-1200 calories a day.  I was thinking of consuming 1000-1200 calories to maintain but never did I think I was suppose to consume that many during the losing stage.  Im currently eating about 500-700 a day but vary rare that I get more then that.  My average is 600 a day.

I have one week to go and I'm beyond excited!  Its getting hard to sit at work for 8 hours  =)  I'm so glad the weekend is here!  I exercise every day but I love to exercise over the weekends.  Exactly 7 days to the hour I will be checking in at the hospital.  My check in time is 11:30am.

I've been on my 2 week pre op diet now for about a week now and so far so good.  I lost a total of 8lbs since my last options class on 2/16/12 and 5lbs since my surgeon consult 2/22/12.  The first couple of days were tough but now its smooth sailing!  I feel fantastic and its so great to know there is a light at the end of the tunnel (my surgery date)  I've been exercising like crazy which also is so great and make me feel so good. My DR wants me to lose 10 lbs before my surgery so I'm half way there.  5lbs to go and I know I can do this!

Im super excited.  I meet with my surgeon yesterday and he gave me my date. March 9, 2012 is my day.  Im about 2 weeks away and so excited!

My last options class was Feb 16.  I was refered Feb 17. My paperwork was approved Feb 19.  My paperwork was sent over to my surgery center (Kaiser West LA) Feb 20.  My surgeon consoult Feb 29. OMG!!! My date is so near I can feel it in my bones.