Feeling Good! One goal met, so I set another one.

Oct 20, 2017

I had my third weigh in today and lost 13 pounds.  I met my first goal to be under 350, just barely at 348 but I made it.  So being a goal driven girl, I have to set a new goal and that is to lose 10% of my body weight prior to surgery. I have two more weigh in to lose the additional 12 pounds and I know that it is totally doable. 

I also found out that I am now H-Pylori negative!! The pain and nausea that came with the antibiotics was worth it to know that my stomach is clear of that ulcer causing bacteria. 

I met with the Psychologist in that last month as well and we had a great conversation and she declared that I was cleared for surgery.  Everything is falling in place.

I just need to keep taking my vitamins everyday.  I have 2 more dietician appointments and then they will schedule my for the pre-surgical H&P and submit everything to my insurance.  Hoepfully since I have also been working with a Case Manager for my insurance and she is tracking my progress as well, the insurance approval will come quickly and then it will just be a matter of setting the date and doing the pre-op diet. 

So here is a question for anyone that has the answer...how much weight did you lose during your pre-op liquid diet week?  I have heard anywhere from 5 to 20 pounds, just trying to get an idea of how much I can expect to lose that week.

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