Maryanne L.

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5/21
Well we made it back in one piece and we had a wonderful time.  I'm so glad we went.  The weather was cold and rainy in Catalina but the sun and heat made up for that in Ensenada.  Ensenada was a blast!  The first thing we did is head to Papas and Beer.  I had a coupon for 6 Beers and 5 shots for only $20.  Legal drinking age in Mexico is 18 so my little sister (the birthday girl) was able to partake of the adult libations which made it even more fun.  Next was karaoke at some hole in the wall place that I don't even know the name of and window shopping.  The rest of the cruise was spent relaxing by the pool, napping and then light dinners and dancing until the sun came up.  Good times!

Yay! I leave tomorrow with my sisters for out Mexico cruise!  I booked is so long ago I thought it would never get here.  Its my youngest sisters 18th birthday and I wanted to treat her to something special.  I even got us a suite with a hot tub.  Its going to be a blast.

I just got busted dancing to Lady Gaga in the elevator at work.  I'm so embarrassed but sometimes you just have to dance!  Im in a great mood despite the rain.

4-6-10
I had the appointment with the NUT on 4/2 and have another scheduled for next month for my weigh in.  Everything is going well as far as I can tell.  Ive got to go see my PCP and get the referral for my Psych eval.  I'm really looking forward to the future.

4-1-10
  Yay!!!! On Tuesday Mark and I found out the offer we made on the house we REALLY wanted was accepted!!!!  I'm so excited!  I am a home owner!  I cant wait to get the keys!  It will be about 2 months before we can move in but I'm so happy I cant see straight.
  Ive got another appointment with the NUT tomorrow.  Ive gained some weight so Ill have to see if that qualifys me for the surgery again.  We will see.  I'm willing to do what it takes!  Ill keep everyone updated :)

3/11/10
Well, they accepted another offer on the house.  Oh well, I'm sure we will find another house that we love even more and that will need less work.  I had no idea how emotionally draining house hunting could be!  Its fun but man am I wiped out between the realtor, mortgage company and all the paper work.  Maybe some time on the elliptical will help me wind down instead of eating a gallon of ice cream.

3/8/10
I went to see the nutritionist this morning.  The good news is that she was really nice and Ill be going to see her monthly for my weigh-ins from now on.  The bad news is that since Ive lost 5lbs in the past 2 months Ive disqualified myself for RNY.  It really sucks.  Ive been kicking my ass trying to loose weight to show that I'm willing to put in the work that's required to make a huge lifestyle change and now as things stand I'm not a candidate.  The Nutritionist was really cool and all but said stop losing weight and just maybe they will approve me because of my high BP and cholesterol plus my PCOS.  We will see.  I really want this surgery and feel its the right decision for me.  I knew this journey wasn't going to be without its bumps but its discouraging none the less.

 Mark and I just put an offer in for a house!  I hope we get it!  Ive always been a renter and cant wait to own.  I finally got my credit in a place where I could get a decent loan and now I'm all pre-approved.  In the mean time my fingers and toes are crossed.

3/3/10
I had my 3rd weigh in today and that means I'm 1/2 way to being ready for my Dr. to turn in all of my paper work so I can be approved for my surgery.  Time is flying!  I have an appointment to see the nutritionist on Monday and I cant wait.  Everything is going like clock work.  Life is good.  My husband and I are even looking into buying a house!  Having only ever been a renter myself I'm so exited I cant see straight!  Id love a place to call my own.  We have one in mind but the sale is pending and it only has a few days left to go through.  I know its selfish but I hope we end up getting in even though that means another family was unable to.  Its in the perfect neighborhood and the right school district for my son.  Keep your fingers crossed.

  I finally joined Weight Watchers (on-line) like my Doctor wanted me to.  Its way more easy to follow than I thought it was going to be.  I even got my husband to jump on the band wagon!  They basically make you fill out a food journal every day and each food has a point value.  As long as you stay within your point value you should loose weight.  I'm not having trouble with it because I really don't eat that much but my husband is really surprised how much he eats.  Staying within his point value has been difficult.  I don't think he knew how much he consumed a day.  I'm glad its got him thinking of what he puts into his body instead of blindly shoveling food into his face.  If he sticks with it I'm sure he will be a great success.  All of this even has my son eating better and that makes me feel good to.  In the mean time Im going to do by best to stick to weight watchers and loose some weight before my surgery.