CheriLynn

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Down 63 pounds- I feel great physically.  Still a finicky pouch- No beef for me- just won't stay down- I can chew and chew and it doesn't matter- I love beef, I will try it again but not for awhile - LOL- Yep that is what I tried to have for dinner and up it came- Grrrrr

I am still eating very small portions and afraid I am not getting enough protein as my hair is really starting to fall out so I am going to up my protein- just orderd some unjury online as I heard that is good.

But on a bright note- my PCP wanted to run some blood work and check my sugar- thyroid and liver which were all running high prior to surgery-( hence my diabetic diagnosis )  Anyway- Thyroid and Liver came back in a solid normal range and go figure my sugar came back a little low- LOL- 1st I was fasting and 2nd I have had next to no sugar since surgery because I am scared to dump!  And as long as the fear keeps me in check- I am going to try to use it until I hit goal- I so know if I find out I can do sugar without dumping I will be right back there with my love affair with chocolate!!!!!

Down 42 pounds but no one can tell me this is the "easy way"  In fact jury is still out on whether I would do this all over again. 

Not eating much of a variety thanks to a finicky pouch.  My first weekend off pureed, I got something stuck- VERY PAINFUL for about an hour and half.  Definately hoping I chew better from now on!

Struggling with getting all my liquids in!  Before surgery it wasn't a problem, but now if my tummy gets empty, the first few sips hit like a rock.

oops gotta go- to be continued........................

It really is wise to think before one speaks.  I am 2 weeks post op today... and have felt like I have had to defend my decission to have WLS more than once already.  It hurts and makes me angery!

If I could have done it on my own I would have- tried for many years and failed- diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, joint pain.... Was I suppose to just accept them because my BMI was only 40.5 or in the words of others " don't look like I should qualify for the surgery" or "if you would have just seriously tried to lose 20 lbs you would have felt better"- Hello? How many times did I need to lose 20lbs and gain back 25lbs before enough was enough!

Perhaps it is meant as a compliment, but when something means alot to you and people are saying I should not have done it- it puts my defenses up!

Walk a mile in my shoes- 5ft 2inches- with 225 lbs packed on!  I was slowly killing myself!  I am praying WLS has given me the tool to take my life back!

I have begun my 10 day liquid diet and it is so hard.  I walk around the office at work and I can smell bananas- weird how good they smell today... I get home and my daughter had popped popcorn.......mmmmmmm.... So I decide to go for a walk with the dog while my hubby makes dinner for himself and the kids.... I get back just as they are finishing... torture!

I mixed my SF Carnation breakfast drink and came here to read....  drink is gone now and I am soo hungry.... going to get a big glass of ice water, maybe I can trick my head and tummy!

I feel like such a whiner- Day 1 isn't going well- how am I going to do this 9 more days!!!

I think it will be early to bed for me- trying to get my mind off food, I think the only way is to be asleep lol

Making my family proud

Changing my diabetes status

Wearing a swimsuit and not being embarrassed

Walking down a flight of stairs without knee pain

Having more energy

Being more active- camping- gardening-walking my dog

Fitting in to cute clothes- shopping in more stores!

Having only one chin

Sleeping on my stomach without waking with back pain

Feeling sexy to my husband

Not embarrassing my kids by being the FAT MOM

Learning a new healthier way of eating

BEING healthier

Fitting my bum comfortabley in any chair

Not resembling a Weeble Wobble

Not having people ask me "when I am due"

Being able to touch my toes

Being able to SEE MY toes

Being able to wear sleevless shirts again

Weigh less than my husband

Well I attended my first support group meeting at PNC this week and it was great.  I was able to meet a few peeps from the OH board which was cool and It was amazing all the before and after pictures they shared.

I also met with a local gal (Kathi) who had surgery about 6 months ago.  She had a lot of good advice and brought me some samples.  She has done very well in 6 short months- she looks great!  It will be great to have someone close who has gone through it- I am looking forward to getting to know her and the others near us to form a support network.

I am looking so forward to a healther me- it consumes a lot of my thoughts these days.  This may be a very long month -LOL

I am doing the Happy Dance!!!!

I GoT A DaTe! I GoT A DaTe! 

I am so excited! Can You tell- LOL  ( a lil nervous but mostly grinning ear to ear )

I met with Doctor Svendson today!  What a nice Doctor.  He said everything is good to go.

I am so thankful, This is an answer to prayers!

Completed my Nut, Physical Therapy and Doc. Appointments last week and endured the sleep study last night ( of which I only have mild sleep apnea and do not need to do anything for it yet - Thank You Lord! )

Now I have to call on what lil patience I have and wait for them to submit to insurance and to hear if I am approved.

I am praying!  Please send prayers up for me- I so want this surgery and I know it will improve my health and quality of life!

Yesterday I completed the next step.  Saw Linda the psychologist and she said my test was fine and we talked for a bit and all went well- no sign of wanting to kill someone or anything- LOL

Now I wait 2 weeks and I have my next 3 appointments scheduled. A dietician, physical therapist and doctor.  They plan to do my EKG that day too , then they will submit to insurance for preapproval.

It is a little scary how easy it is going- waiting for a snag- ya know...