Well, I finally experienced "Dumping"  and what an experience that was.  I can gladly report that it puts you back in check, and really makes you think about what you ate, or how you ate it....and not to have that again, or find out why it happened. 

I have reached the weight 293 and am happy, and already feel the benefits, health wise.  I had this surgery originally because I have Spinal Stenosis, and Chronic Disc Degenerative Disease.  I feel some relief in my back....and this excites me.  The numbness and severe back pain is not as chronic as it was.... and a little more bareable.  So I am thinkng to myself...if this is how it feels after approx. 24 pounds, then it is ONLY going to get better from here on in. 

HERE'S to US LOSERS!!!!  

Cheers!!!

Well, while sitting and weighting to do my paperwork for surgery,  ( AND I DO MEAN WEIGHTING)  lol  I realized, that it is finally here!  And a warm comforting thought has come across me, knowing that 3 days of liquid diet was only the start of all the great things to come.  By the 3rd day, you are use to having nothing but liquids, and Jello and freezies... it actually has you looking forward to the protien drinks.  :)  

Anyways, my nerves are good, but my knee's are shot, I have prayed sooo much to help with my anxiousness... and I just wanted to say, thanks for the support from this site... thus far... I will be back to let you'all know... just how dang easy this was, and how exciting it is to start my NEW LEASE ON LIFE!!!  

Cheers,
Terri.

Today I went and had my will done.  I am feeling very positive about it, as it gives me piece of mind, knowing that if something did happen to go wrong, my daughter's future is safe.  

I have spoke to a friend of mine that said I am human, to feel excited and nervous all at the same time.  I believe anxious is a really good word too, but today is  my first bad day so far, on this journey.  Well, I shouldn't even say bad, just the first day I have really thought about the "WHat if's"...and that has brought my spirit down. 

I have most of my pre-op requirements done, except for my ECG, and my blood work.  So I will get them done this week, and just keep trudging forward!  Back next time I need to get it out!!!