Well, I did it.   They took me back about 1:30 pm on Oct 7th.   I don't remember much after my dad took a few pictures of me.  I believe the day of surgery I weighed about 325.  After I woke up in the recovery room, I was then moved to my permanent room.   It was rough, the hospital stay was the worst.  Not even the nurses were helpful.  They would leave me lying in bed for hours.  No offer of helping getting in and out to use the bathroom.   Anyways, I don't want to focus on the negative aspect.  I got released on Sunday about 12 pm.  It felt amazing to be resting at home.

The diet has taken some getting used to.  This is because  I can't to seem figure out the ounces part.  My dad is doing all the preparation so he isn't the best with it either.  I think  I can't figure out if I am full so that is hard for me.   I can say I am happy with the results so far.  Ive lost over 20lbs.  I just hate that I feel weak all the time.  Getting in all my protein is very difficult.    I am grateful for majority of the support I have received from coworkers and family.  Well I am sure I will have more to come.

So I found out this past Monday, my surgery is scheduled for this coming Friday, Oct 7th.  I am so happy!  It happens to be 4 days after my 29th birthday.   It's nice to know I can look forward to a healthy 30.   I know this is going to be  a rough next two weeks.  It sucks even more because my husband is deployed.   I am still dealing with the reality of it all.