http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/mbd/blog/mbd's Bloghttp://www.obesityhelp.com/member/mbd/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,182779/Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:43:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/mbd/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,182779/Hello!  I have been away from this blog for way to long - not good.  I find using this website does keep me motivated so I need to try getting online more often.  <br/><br/>So here's my update - I had surgery on March 27,2008 so I am just over 4 ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/mbd/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,162190/Tue, 27 May 2008 22:39:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/mbd/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,162190/Wow - I didn't realize that it's been so long since I've updated my profile.  The good news is that I am now down 59 pounds from my surgery date.  My grand total since I started my pre-surgey weight loss on Jan. 2, 2008 is 90 pounds .  It's been an interesting ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/mbd/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,148647/Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:21:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/mbd/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,148647/Well, my surgery was 1 week ago on Thursday, April 3rd.  I was eager to get on the scale and see the results.  I was down 22 pounds from my weight the day of surgery!  WOW - I couldn't believe it.  I weighed again, same number, and one more time, ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/mbd/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,147193/Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:51:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/mbd/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,147193/Well, I've been home since Friday but really didn't have the energy or desire to even turn on my laptop.  Things went well in surgery - I saw Dr. Otero twice before my procedure and met my anesthesiologist - who was nice and funny.  I remember him asking me what I ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/mbd/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,145599/Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:27:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/mbd/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,145599/I saw my surgeon, Dr. Otero this afternoon and he gave the best possible news - everything is cleared and it is a GO for my surgery on Thursday morning.  I can hardly wait - a bit nervous - but mainly super excited.   I'll see you all on the losing side ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/mbd/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,145705/Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/mbd/blog/action,comments/blog_post_id,145705/Well, I've got 2 days to go for my surgery.  I am excited and nervous. Today I went in to do the pre-admission routine, had an EKG, and blood work.  Little did I know that once I had the blood work done, I'd get a lovely new bracelet to wear ...