The numbers moved today!

I checked the numbers at PNH this morning and it was still sitting at 570.  After lunch today, I had a feeling that I should check them again.  The number is up to 585 and I am 615!  I called my hubby and told him, he is excited and I am suddenly feeling nervous!  I am down 23 lbs. in 9 weeks and I feel good because people are starting to notice.  I can not even imagine how I am going to feel when I have my surgery and I really drop some lbs.  How will I ever wipe the grin off my face!  In the beginning I was so bummed about the waiting list and the 6 months supervised diet.  But now, knowing that it is not that far off, I realize I have learned so much and I have really changed my eating habits, I now realize how important the waiting is.  I just want to thank everyone who posts because even though I do not post hardly ever, I do read and you all have helped me so much already.  I can not wait to leave work, I am gonna shout when I get in my van! Christina

Christina,  Your enthusiasm is awesome. Yes the waiting is hard, but it will be so worth it. You will smile everyday as you watch the pounds melt. These next six months will fly trust me. Use this time to prepare for your surgery. To begin looking at food as a need for survival rather than a habit, or something we just do. Make good food choices and see how you can change the habits you have now into good habits that will assist your weight loss .  You will go thru so many changes, and life will just get sweeter and sweeter. Please remember we are here for you. Every step of the way.  Much love and respect for taking a stand against this disease Obesity.  Always,  Natalie

 

I'm using PNH also. My number is 571 and got a call from Ms King on Monday to set an appointment for Friday afternoon. I had lab work done today at Ft Eustis in prep for my appointment on Friday. I was soooo glad to see the number get to 570 and wished it would have been 571. But it's here now and the ball is rolling. I just hope everything goes well on Friday with my first appointment. I've been waiting since February, doing a lot of research and reading messages here. Now that it's getting closer, I'm getting nervous. But not changing my mind. I really want this.

Wow Bill your journey is moving fast.  Soon you will be posting a surgery date and moving on over to the losing side.  Welcome to the VA Board and remember we are here if you need anything.

Christina and Bill, You will both do great! Keep us updated.

Yeah Christina.  The journey for surgery is such an awesome thing.  Everyone has a different experience and words just can't describe it.  The next few months will seem to fly at points and seem to stand still at points.  Just keep your positive attitude and learn everything you can.