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So, I realized today that I'm on the same path right back to where I started.  I never made it to goal.  How depressing... 

Where do I go from here?  Where did I screw up?  I want the "magic" back that I had in those first three months. 

Well, today is 12 weeks since my surgery.  Woohoo!!  I've lost 82 pounds total from the highest I started before surgery and I'm under 300 for the first time in years!! 

I was in the hospital last week with breathing problems.  Pneumonia and pleural effusion.  I had a thoracentesis last wednesday and they drained off a liter of fluid.  It looked liked the fluid that had been coming off in my drain after surgery. 

I've been off work for almost two weeks now.  Unbelievable.  I still get very tired, very quickly, but I'm feeling like I'm ready to get back to work and normal life---finally. 

Keep on keeping on with the weight loss.  My next goal is 260, which is what I weighed when we got married and I will be down 100 pounds! 

I'm loving my DS!!! 

Wow...I haven't blogged in a long time!  I just need to document that today I stepped on the scales and I was 299.9.  Can't get under 300 any closer than that!  It's been 2 months and I've lost 68 pounds!  Wow...If I could lost 68 in the next two months that would be awesome!!!!   

I haven't been under 300 in over five years.  One wow from this week was last week at church I was able to stand for the entire worship service, which I have not done since we've been attending this church (5 years).  Woohoo! 

I am now able to walk so much better~without pain and I don't get winded as easily. 

I know it's only going to get better as I work my way down to under 200!! 

Well... I've made it through two days so far.  :)  '

All I'm allowed to have so far are ice chips.  Those are so good though because my mouth is extremely, extremely dry!  I know I had heard others say it, but I guess until you experience it, you can't understand 100%. 

Walking is okay.  This is my last round of push-button pain meds.  :(  I hope the others work okay!! 

Boy I get tired really easily and I can't imagine being at home alone! 

Nothing really on tv, so I thought I'd drag out my laptop.  Sounds like I'll need to be taking another nap here shortly though.  I haven't seen Dr. Inman yet today.  She said I might be able to move up to clear liquids today.  

Just wanted to let everyone know that Michelle's surgery went well.  Thanks to all for your prayers and support!

Dave (husband)

Well, after talking to so many wonderful people on the DS forum, I'm learned that what I experienced over the weekend and yesterday is called the "two week freak"!   It is apparently very normal.  It's nice to be considered normal somewhere in the world!! 

Surgery will be two weeks from today.  Unbelievable after all the work and the years of contemplating that I'm actually going to be doing this.  I'm getting excited now about all the things I will be able to do as I start losing weight. 

Praying that my recovery process isn't too bad and that I can just relax and enjoy a break from life.  Sip my protein shakes and enjoy a vacation from life!  I will keep netflix very busy I have a feeling!! 

Now to get busy "nesting" and get everything ready around the house.  I need to make a to do list with all the things I need to have ready for when I come home from the hospital. 

Can't wait to post my first post-op weight loss pictures! 

Okay....I have 15 days until my surgery and I'm completely freaked out.  I woke up this morning saying, "I don't want to do this!"  No pizza, no pasta, no hot dogs, no soda, no bread, no bagels...  What if I freak out after surgery when I can't have this stuff?  Am I making the biggest mistake of my life? 

I went to my pre-op testing today.  Oh my....What a work up!   They want me to have a stress test.  She said it was just to err on the side of caution.  I totally agree!! 

The questionaire today said something about a living will and next of kin and stuff like that.  I guess I hadn't really thought about all that.  I guess I'd better put together some kind of will so my husband doesn't have to deal with all that stuff.  Just in case....  What a scary thought!   

I still can't believe I'm actually going to do this.  I think I've watched too much Discovery Health.  I just can't imagine having my stomach cut wide open. 

I only have 35 days left before my surgery.  What have I gotten myself into?

I got confirmation from HR today that they have everything for my leave and I will be able to get 100% of my salary while I'm on leave. 

My daughter asked me today why I had to have surgery.  I think she's beginning to freak out about it.  She says she will miss me. 

Today my husband and I celebrated our 12th wedding anniversary.  We even got to go on a date!  :) 

I've been eating way, way too much and need to get back on a plan.  That surgery date is going to be here before I know it!!