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Well I am down 86 lbs. today - pretty amazing! My husband can't keep his hands off of me... so he made a little trip to the urologist for a vasectomy in June... no more babies!!!
I'm thankful for those in my life that have been supportive of me and the decision to have the surgery. 
Recently my daughter had to have her tonsils out (she's 3) and both my mother and mother-in-law (MIL) where there in the waiting room. My husband and I got up to grab something to drink and my mother and MIL stayed behind in the waiting room. Now if you have read my previous posts, you know that the MIL isn't supportive at all and is still struggling with her own obesity issues. Well, my Mom is aware of how my MIL feels, and she said that when my husband and I got up to walk out of the room my MIL just stared at me - watching, like she was studying me. I'm sure that everytime I see her I look thinner or different. I'm still a little bitter that she wasn't more supportive considering her own weight problem - I'm sure in time we'll both get over it.

I have been having little "Wow" moments here and there... I have noticed that men aren't afraid to look at me.. in fact... I was at the movie rental store today and I walked around the corner and this guy said "Hello" (and no, he didn't work there...) without me even glancing at him. Once I noticed he was talking to me I said an akward "Hi" back...  I'm down 3 sizes now which is also nice... I can't imagine where I will be by the end of summer... I am back to my old self as far as energy goes but work has been so busy that I haven't had time to break away to the gym... that is the next goal I would like to implement!

As of this week and I am down 50 lbs and down 2 sizes! Woo Hoo!
My husband just loves the way I look, he can hold me closer now! I had to shop for some clothes too! I am able to eat more of a variety of things but I am experiencing some weakness in my every day tasks. Just getting the kids ready in the morning will leave me winded and tired. I've never experienced this before, so I am assuming that my body is still trying to get used to the changes. Just to be on the safe side, I did notify my Dr. and they ran some blood tests... just waiting to hear the results...

Well - it is one month out and I am down 40 lbs according to my scale. It's pretty amazing! I did hit a plateau last week but I did not stress about it - as I know it will happen...

I am down 30 lbs and my clothes are very loose! I have only gotten sick once and that was totally my fault. I am getting tired of cream soup so I tried cheese yesterday and it went down well - It also kept me full for most of the day which was nice.

Well - I must say that my surgery went very well. Had a hard time coming out of anesthesia but the pain wasn't bad (just keep on top of your pain meds). I was able to keep water and ice chips down on Friday so I tried broth, decaf tea, watered down juice and popcicles too. Everything was fine!
The surgeon was very pleased at my pre-op dieting. My liver was shrunk down which makes surgery easier and he said it shows a commitment to changing my eating habits.. I won't lie... last night and today I feel hungry... I could go for soda crackers and chicken noodle soup... but I won't... I don't want to damage anything... I am down 20 lbs., almost under 300! 
My mother in law is still being difficult. She hasn't called me once but gets her updates from my husband... she is really putting him in an akward position and I feel so bad. I hate how she is hurting him. I think this really comes down to a jealousy thing... and I really want to call her on it. If it continues, I may have too... we can't go on the rest of our lives catering to her whims or dealing with her childish behavior.

Well I am down 10 lbs on the pre-op diet! woohoo! I am getting a little nervous but very excited too. I know once I am waiting in the hospital I will probably get pretty emotional. I think my husband is getting a little nervous too - he's been cranky lately which is his normal reaction to stress. 
I'm am trying to keep a positive mind set and send the surgeons good vibes for the surgery....

This fasting thing is hard! I was much better at it today than I was yesterday.... surgery is getting closer... 9 days away!

I just realized that my surgery is 2 weeks from today.... I just need to make it through the fasting - that starts on Monday...
Lord, help me! : )

I didn't know what to expect when I attended a WLS support group meeting last night. Since I am still pre-op I thought that I wouldn't have much to contribute to the conversation but my nurse/facilitator got the whole group involved in some great discussion. 
I asked the others if they are able to drink alcohol. Many have opted not to drink any more and those who have tried it said to try it the first time at home and try very little amounts to begin with. Many of my social engagements involve a drink or two so if I am unable to tolerate alcohol - too bad I guess!
Everyone at the meeting reassured me that they were all a little scared before the surgery but that things will turn out fine and I will be happy with the decision I have made. 
I can't wait to see them next month when I will be post-op!