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OK...so my cardiologist is happy about my weight--down 52 lbs!

but...I will need to go back one of the medicines I left the hospital off of...not a big deal...I feel better already and it was only this past Friday he switch things up a bit--at first I was afraid to take the pill, because of its size, but I have had no problems...

On to other news, I am walking 1/2 mile on the track..but I am having some pain in my heel..which I know a quick shot will alievate, I just need to make the time to go see my primary care...other than that, I continue to not really ever be hungry...but sometimes feel empty...does that make any sense???

until next time....

I can't not believe how good I feel...and I had complications coming out of surgery...so I couldn't get out of bed right away...and I still feel good!

I did find, what all were telling is so true...Slimfast shakes were ok with me before surgery...YUCK now...  Milk Chocolate Ensure over ice is awesome and strawberry anything is not what I want it to be!

but I feel good.  yesterday I actually did a little too much cleaning and had to sit for a spill...but I have walked every day..up and over a 1/4 of a mile which just a week ago was not possible for me...and I left the hospital off 3 of my heart meds...so I am feeling pretty possitive...

hunger is not an issue at all...and last night, when a church member brought over a lovely dinner for my family, I actually got a lot of pleasure out of serving my kids...then packaging the leftovers for everyones lunch today...

I can't wait to get weighed....HOW STRANGE!

Well,,,my phone has been ringing off the hook with lovely prayers and wishes of goodness for tomorrow... I am so excited!  I am very fortunate that at my informational session, I got reaquainted with an old friend...Nora..she actually worked for the daycare my babies went too many many moons ago, anyway...she had the same procedure I am having tomorrow, six days ago...and I do half as well as she is doing, I will be more than satisfied! I am looking forward to continued reading here on this website...it has been a long year and a half..but you folks have been a source of wisdom and courage...until next week.....

So yesterday I had my first appointment with Dr. Bell's office-it was an informational session-Dr. Bell talked to 8 patients and our loved ones about the surgery, what to exspect...and then the magic words, they anticipate everyone in the room would have surgery in JULY...OMG...now I am not all that optomistic about my insurance...although I was told, as was my agent that a "gastric bypass is covered, but requires precertification"  I know that I have the co morbidities that should get me approved with no questions asked..but sometimes I think the insurance companies just don't want to be pro active...I do feel much better after meeting with Dr. Bell--He has a way of making you feel like he understands completely how I got here..and understands that I try--I am going to puch myself to be more active-I have not let anyone help me out of a chair since leaving Dr. Bell's office and I don't plan on ever letting anyone help me when I can do it myself...the struggle will be good for me!  

My life begins again...NOW

I just spent time reading a friends blog...it was informative and has given me the strength to persevere.  I know my life has to change!  I know I can change it!  I want to grow old...I want to watch my children get married and babysit their children..so here I go...

3/30/07---all necessary paperwork has been filed.  Tuesday I will go to a support group at Yale with my sister and my father--and I await a call from Dr. Bell's staff as I have completed the pyschological exam and gone through the nutritionist appointment...

I wait--excited to be changing my life in a positive way!

6/14/07--have an appointment for "instructional session on 6/22/07..and my begin!  I am so excited that things are moving along finally...but I am walking slowly, as I have been waiting....so long....