I can't believe I'm under 200 lbs already...I weighed myself this morning and I'm at 198.8...I haven't been under 200 lbs in at least 4 years.  It hasn't even been 11 weeks yet!   This is the best thing I could have ever done for myself.  The first 2 weeks - I thought otherwise, but I am very happy today!!!  
I did learn the other day that I will need to have day surgery to remove a kidney stone...I'm having that on Jan. 4th.  The kidney stone started in November - but I didn't know what it was at first.   Needless to say - I can't wait until this is over and done with...!  
I have been so lucky otherwise. I really have not had any surgery-related problems.  After the Holidays I will get back into the gym as well.  I had bronchitis for a few weeks - this kidney stone - and with my crazy work schedule...I have not been able to get to the Y.   I had to go back on my blood-pressure meds - so exercise will certainly be needed to get that back under control. 
OK - Christmas in 2 days....HO HO HO!!

I actually lost a pound....it's crazy!  Not too much to say.  Just enjoying the fact that I didn't gorge myself this year - although I still feel like I was able to enjoy myself.  I made some amazing sugar-free desserts for my in-law's as well as my Mom's. Everyone enjoyed them...and I didn't feel like I was missing out.  It was all good - and I didn't feel sick at all yesterday.  Unfortunately, I have been having trouble today with my stomach though.  I have had IBS ever since I can remember - but since this surgery, I have had the opposite problem...and have had to take Milk of Magnesia a few times a week (at my surgeon's recommendation).  It's just gross....but it does help. OK...too much information. 
I'm getting a nice cold...need to sleep!

Seriously - it's gone by pretty quick!  I've been back to work for a week...that's no fun, but things are going well.  People have started noticing my weight loss now, which is great, but I can't wait to get off all my meds!  It's weird...I have always been so worried about how I look - but since the surgery, I have been more concerned about my health.  I'm just more aware of my body and what I put into it - and what it needs. 

My 6 week follow up with the Doctor is next week and I really hope I can get off my blood pressure meds by then.  If I can get off those, then all I will be left with is my Thyroid pills - and I assume I'll be on those for life...but I can live with that!

I am down about 23 lbs since surgery (I had lost 10 lbs prior) - so 33 lbs in the last few months is pretty cool.  I'm starting to feel much better - like I'm myself again.  Now - if only I could work less and get to the gym more!!!

9 days post-op and feeling better every day. I'm still a bit sore, and I'm sure that is normal, but I just can't wait to feel 100% again.  Thankfully I have 4 paid weeks off to get myself together again.  Getting used to my new stomach (and life) will take some time. 

Today is our 4th wedding anniversary! My husband has been so great through this whole process...he has helped me every step of the way.  Although I miss our time out for our anniversary (we always go out to dinner), it's been nice to just hang out together - and I didn't have to think about or worry about what I'm going to eat.  We exchanged gifts and just hung out today. He is so sweet - he got me a Old Navy gift card so I can get some nice clothes as I transition through the weight loss.  I am one of those people  that has clothes from size 16-24, so I won't need too many new clothes for a while... I will be checking out some Consignment shops to help offset the cost of my smaller sizes....and  I have already told my family that gift cards will be the perfect gift for Christmas!  I'm getting ahead of myself...but it is fun to think about the clothes I'll be able to wear! 

OK - off to bed....I can't wait until I can sleep on my side again!