Maryanne L.
2-21-10
Feb 21, 2010
I finally joined Weight Watchers (on-line) like my Doctor wanted me to. Its way more easy to follow than I thought it was going to be. I even got my husband to jump on the band wagon! They basically make you fill out a food journal every day and each food has a point value. As long as you stay within your point value you should loose weight. I'm not having trouble with it because I really don't eat that much but my husband is really surprised how much he eats. Staying within his point value has been difficult. I don't think he knew how much he consumed a day. I'm glad its got him thinking of what he puts into his body instead of blindly shoveling food into his face. If he sticks with it I'm sure he will be a great success. All of this even has my son eating better and that makes me feel good to. In the mean time Im going to do by best to stick to weight watchers and loose some weight before my surgery.
What day is it?
Feb 16, 2010
2-16-10
Today is my first day back to work (EKG) after having almost a week off. What a welcome they had waiting for me! It was one of the most busiest days Ive had at work on a loooong time. The whole hospital was booming, not just my department. You would think its a Monday or something. Anyway its almost the end of my shift (22:00) so I can go home and go to bed and get up nice and early tomorrow (06:00) for my other job (EEG). This whole turn around thing is getting old. But, I suppose it keeps things fresh and I do get to gab with my boss/coworker that I enjoy and miss. So, look out tomorrow here I come! Ok now my little pep talk to myself has me all amped up. Ive got to go find something to do to kill the last 15min of my shift. 
Monday
Feb 15, 2010
2-15-10
Well its Monday and I had the day off yay! I have been off for almost a week and am ready to get back to work. My son and I went for a nice walk around the lake today and had a good lunch and this evening I joined Weight Watchers (per my Dr's request) on-line. Ive never done it before but it looks like this point system wont be to hard. My next weigh in with the Dr is 3/2 and he wants to see some weight off so he can see I'm putting effort into all of this. *Sigh* I wish it was closer to my 6th month mark. I'm sure it will be here before I know it but I'm anxious to start loosing and get off my BP meds. I hate taking pills everyday.
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Well its Monday and I had the day off yay! I have been off for almost a week and am ready to get back to work. My son and I went for a nice walk around the lake today and had a good lunch and this evening I joined Weight Watchers (per my Dr's request) on-line. Ive never done it before but it looks like this point system wont be to hard. My next weigh in with the Dr is 3/2 and he wants to see some weight off so he can see I'm putting effort into all of this. *Sigh* I wish it was closer to my 6th month mark. I'm sure it will be here before I know it but I'm anxious to start loosing and get off my BP meds. I hate taking pills everyday.
Valentines Day
Feb 14, 2010
Happy Valentines Day! I woke up early this morning and snuck off to the store to get my husband a balloon some flowers and M&M's (his favorite). I thought I was being quiet but I guess the sound of the front door woke him so he was up and waiting for me when I got home with flowers in his hand and some candy hearts (sugar free! I'm preop but its just another example of him showing his support). I got that awesome smile from him that I live for so I would call my trip a success. I got my son a balloon also and he seemed to like it. Hes 15 and going through that faze where nothing is cool. It makes it fun to embarrass him. Any way, we are all going to go see the Wolf Man later and Mark has something special planned for dinner. Hope every ones Valentines is great!
Funeral
Feb 12, 2010
2-12-10 
Well, we just got back from my mother-in-law's service. It was really nice. Everyone headed back to the house afterward and visited for quite some time. I think my father-in-law is going to be ok but I'm not sure its all hit him yet. I think we will go over there tomorrow and cook him dinner.
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Well, we just got back from my mother-in-law's service. It was really nice. Everyone headed back to the house afterward and visited for quite some time. I think my father-in-law is going to be ok but I'm not sure its all hit him yet. I think we will go over there tomorrow and cook him dinner.
Berevement
Feb 09, 2010
2-9-10
Well I decided to go to work today and make arrangements for the rest of the week. I need to be home for my son and husband since my mother-in-law died on Sunday. Mark (my husband) seems to be doing just fine but its hit my son Eric pretty hard. He wasn't that close to his grandma but death upsets him. Hes struggling with the questions we all do and I know he will be just fine, it breaks my heart to see him upset. Maybe we will go out of town this weekend and try to shake off this sadness.
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Well I decided to go to work today and make arrangements for the rest of the week. I need to be home for my son and husband since my mother-in-law died on Sunday. Mark (my husband) seems to be doing just fine but its hit my son Eric pretty hard. He wasn't that close to his grandma but death upsets him. Hes struggling with the questions we all do and I know he will be just fine, it breaks my heart to see him upset. Maybe we will go out of town this weekend and try to shake off this sadness.
LA LA Land
Feb 07, 2010
2-7-10 
I'm home from LA and had lots of fun. It was nice seeing my friend Erin. She and I just did some shopping and had our fingers and toes done. Nothing crazy, just a nice low key time. I was due for some girl time. My flight to and from were smooth except they both ended up delayed for a few hours. I like airports so waiting for the plane was no problem. I'm glad I had a chance to have a good time because life is going to be tough for a bit. On the way home from the airport I got a call informing me that my mother-in-law passed away. It was expected but is still really hard. Its been a tough past 6 months with multiple deaths in the family. At least I have a black dress right? Well, I'm off to see if my father-in-law needs anything. Keep us in your prayers.
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I'm home from LA and had lots of fun. It was nice seeing my friend Erin. She and I just did some shopping and had our fingers and toes done. Nothing crazy, just a nice low key time. I was due for some girl time. My flight to and from were smooth except they both ended up delayed for a few hours. I like airports so waiting for the plane was no problem. I'm glad I had a chance to have a good time because life is going to be tough for a bit. On the way home from the airport I got a call informing me that my mother-in-law passed away. It was expected but is still really hard. Its been a tough past 6 months with multiple deaths in the family. At least I have a black dress right? Well, I'm off to see if my father-in-law needs anything. Keep us in your prayers.
Girls weekend!
Feb 05, 2010
2-5-10
Headed to LA to visit my best friend! I cant wait to see her. I'm due for some estrogen time. I still haven't given her her Solstice gift.
I don't know what my husband and son will do while I'm gone. I'm really exited to go but Ill miss them. Before I head out I'm going to have my hair cut and my eyebrows waxed. Maybe Ill get a new outfit to. Its payday Friday!
Case manager?
Feb 04, 2010
2-4-2010
My Dr. keeps bringing up getting a case manager but not telling me how. Is that something he has to request? I called my insurance people and that's how they made it sound. I wish I was more familiar with the process that I have to go through. I know so much about the surgery but almost nothing about the "qualifying and preop" stuff. I'm sure Ill get it at some point.
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My Dr. keeps bringing up getting a case manager but not telling me how. Is that something he has to request? I called my insurance people and that's how they made it sound. I wish I was more familiar with the process that I have to go through. I know so much about the surgery but almost nothing about the "qualifying and preop" stuff. I'm sure Ill get it at some point.
Dr's visit
Feb 03, 2010
I just got home from my first official Dr visit pertaining to getting WLS. I think its the first time in my life that getting on the scale didn't upset me. I think its because I know I'm on my way to a healthy me. The Dr wants me on some kind of dietary program like Weight Watchers so Ive got to look into that. Hope everyone is having a great day!
About Me
Stockton, CA
Location
23.5
BMI
Surgery
11/08/2010
Surgery Date
Feb 02, 2010
Member Since
Before & After
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283 LBSlbs
155 LBSlbs
