Update

Jan 21, 2010

I know it has been a while since I posted anything out here.  I just wanted to fill everybody in.  As of yesterday I am down 60 pounds - wooo hoo!!  I have had it very easy considering.  I have not been sick accept for one time I tried to eat peanut butter toast and it got stuck - have not eaten bread since and probably won't ever again.  Don't ever want that feeling again.  I do get concerned because I can eat just about anything and not get sick and this does include chocolate chip cookies (I ate 2 at Christmas).  I think everything in moderation is ok as long as you don't over do.  I do not get a full feeling but force myself to stop eating for fear of getting sick.  I want that full feeling but the shrink that I have to see for the surgery asked me if I was satisfied with what I eat and actually to be honest I am.  So she thinks there should be no issue as long as I am satisfied.  I have to retrain the way I think cause I believe you should feel full every time you eat!  I do excersice - probably not as much as I should but I do try! 
I have a new grandson and he is just another light in my life.  That makes 3 now - 2 girls and one boy.  I am truly blessed!  I have had no regrets having the GB surgery and would recommend it to anyone. 
I will try to update my pictures soon - I see a tremendous difference especially in my face.  I have a tremendous support network and would advise everyone who has the surgery to try and find a network of reinforcements.  The encouragement you get is so helpful.  Everyone in the OH family are just as helpful and necessary for success!  I have my moments when I get antsy for not losing weight and get scared and I get on here and read about people who are going through the same things and can validate my feelings.  I have not lost a pound since Jan 1st and truly was feeling like a total loser, but the doctor reassured me that this is going to happen and to leave my scale alone, however I am a scale junkie and don't think I can do that!  Anyway, just wanted to update a little bit and will get pics up as soon as I can.  Thank you all and I am truly greatful to everyone on here for sharing your stories - the good, the bad and the ugly - they really help me on a daily basis!!

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