12-21-07  Wow, my 6 month surgiversary was yesterday.  I have lost 105# and feel wonderful.  Have not reduced any meds yet, due to having the stroke, but my CPA is definitely at a lower setting.  I am forever grateful that I did this because recovering my health is the best Christmas present ever!!! Happy holidays to all.

10-23-07  I am sleeping again-hooray!.  The medical supply company changed my CPAP to an 'auto' model, which automatically adjusts to the pressure I need.  It works great!  I'm feeling good-have lost 89#.  The challenge is avoiding carbs, my weakness.  However, the nut says I'm doing great with protein at meals, so I don't need to add protein supplements.  She is pleased with my progress.  My shortfall is that I haven't been doing all the calcium, so I need to work on that.  Life continues to be a journey in weightloss because it is ever present, but the results are so worth it.

10-8-07
I haven't posted in awhile, must be getting lazey-NOT!  I'm 4 months out, feeling great, have lost 83#.  Am starting to incorporate exercise, including swimming, biking and walking.  It actually feels good and I want to do it!  That' s quite a change for me.  I feel so much healthier, I can't believe it.  The only issue currently is that I'm getting very tired and not sleeping well at night.  Am going to doctor today.  I think my CPAP for sleep apnea is set too high for me now that I have lost weight.  As a result, I breathe through my mouth at night, and am not feeling rested.  Hopefully this will be a simple solution.  I went to Swapkins a couple of weeks ago-what a great idea, and a place to meet so many wonderful people.  It was very nice to get some additions to my wardrobe, as people notice baggy clothes!

I'm just over 2 months out and have lost 67 pounds.  After being on a plateau for about 3 weeks, I am again starting to lose.  Each day I make choices about food, and the temptations are always there, but sometimes they don't bother me at all.  I can go to bed each night knowing that I did my best that day, and that I will continue to lose the weight I need to.  My confidence has grown and I definitely feel healthier.  Right now my struggle is to increase exercise.  It's still too easy to talk myself out of it because I get fatigued easily, but I am committed to making this work.  It's a matter of learning to balance a demanding job, and home with teenage son and 90+ mother and 3 dogs.  Life is never boring at my house!
 My son and I are going out of town this weekend and I know we will do lots of walking.  I may even get brave and swim in the hotel pool!  Like everyone else, I am so happy I made the decision for surgery and will continue to move forward in my life.

Well, it's almost 1 month since surgery and I am down 51 lb.  Feeing good about that.  I'm still really tired every day, but some of that has to do with the stroke.  I won't go back to work for a couple more weeks.  Food is going well and I am trying new things every day within the guidelines.  I'm quickly learning what works for me.  I am going to shop some of the secondhand stores to pick up a few work clothes before my return to work.  This week is also my first visit to the surgeon since my surgery.  It will be interesting to hear their comments.