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Yesterday was fairly uneventful with the exception that I needed to work.  My work weeks are usually 4 days (Monday thru Thursday), but the last two fridays we've had training for new equipment.  I'm really excited about what we've been learning, it will awesome for our patients as well as a new challenge for my continued growth in the field of dentistry.  However, due to our schedule, I was unable to drink my meals at the proper time.  So needless to say I got to the "starving" feeling that I have thus far been avoiding.  I was able to drink my breakfast as normal, but then I had one drink at 12:30 and nothing until 7pm.  I was not even able to drink the majority of my water until 4pm, I really drank a lot between 4 and 7 due to the hungry feeling and to keep the water intake at the proper amount.  Why do I write this?  Well, this morning when I weighed, I had lost. 9 pounds.  Interesting that they day I eat at less intervals, is when the result on the scale is less.  I am convinced that  our bodies... if efficient, conserve energy when we don't eat often because it really thinks it's starving.  I don't think losing weight is JUST about eating fewer calories, but eating fewer calories often.  I've read this before, so not trying to claim it as an original idea :)  just observing the apparent truth about that concept.  I'm so greatful for the .9 lb loss because it is just that much closer to my goal, but it really makes me understand small meals often is going to be so so so important in my health, energy and weightloss goals.  It still counts toward my countdown.  My other countdown is the surgery date.. IT"S ALMOST HERE!!!  9 more days.  :)

Today I called the my scheduler to verify that they'd received the results of my stress test and to ensure that the 20th was still a go.   It's confirmed that everything is set.  She reminded me of my pre-op and endoscopy for the 16th and stated that I just need to come in and get my labs drawn.  I said, well, everyone keeps asking me about that, but that was the first thing I had done.  The doctors office could not find the results so I asked her to call the lab, they would have the record.  When she called back, she said they did do a draw then, but didn't complete everything so I would need to come in again.  I really think they've just lost the results of my tests, because I just paid $94 after insurance for work completed on that date... I also remember that they took several vials of blood because of all the tests they were going to do.   I will have to argue if they try to charge me again to redo for their mistake.  Oh well, considering all that we've done, one flub is not too bad. 
Just no flubs on anything else please.
:)

Great news!  I got a call from the cardiologists office this morning.  They said the results of my stress test was back and I passed with flying colors!  I didn't think I was worried about it much, but I can't describe the relief ... especially after the term "slight abnormality"  was dropped on me out of the blue.    The gist is that my heart is functioning even stronger than they would normally see in a person my age, height and weight.  So I'm pretty excited about that.  So, game on.. surgery is still scheduled for the 20th of this month.  I am on day 2 of my all liquid diet (carnation instant breakfast -sugar free)  I've drank water out the wazzoo because I'm always slightly hungry... I've tinkled constantly (fortunately I've been able to make it to the potty with nanoseconds to spare) and  I weighed yesterday morning prior to starting my liquid cuizine and this morning..exactly 24 hours later, I had lost 4lbs!  Okay, water weight, but weight just the same.  It''s motivated me to get thru today to not sneak a bite of this or that.... that  is quite an accomplishment because I work at a dental office and our patients and the other doctors bring us lots of christmas goodies this time a year.  They started coming in last thrusday and will not stop until christmas!  man, what a time of year to start this process.... the best! :)

Well, last week I received a message from the cardiologists stating that he'd read my stress test (pre-op requirement at our facility) and that he'd found a "slight abnormality" at the end of my stress test.  I was so proud that I had completed it 100% rather than just going the 85% that was required.  I was upset not only because of the possiblity of trouble -which I was not expecting at all, but also because it was yet another appt that I couldn't get scheduled on my day off of work.  My boss is supportive, but seems to be getting a little irritated at all of the appt that I've not been able to schedule during his "ideal" times... sigh.  Well, this is my health, so sorry, but well, this is what I need to do.  Anyway, I was able to go in for the more detailed stress test where they put the nuclear medicine in my veins so they can see if there are any blockages.  I did great thru the test and the nurse told me that I shouldn't be concerned as lots of things can cause there to be a "slight abnormality" , but they want to be sure.  That actually makes me feel really good to know that I am being thoroughly check over before doing surgery.  As of now, the surgery is still on schedule for the 20th.  TWO WEEKS!!!  I started my liquid diet today.. Carnation Instant sugar free breakfast for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks and water water water.  I'm just a little hungry, but really doing very well..... just have to tinkle a lot.  hee hee.   Well, I will try to update as I can.  Thanks for listening.

This almost the end of the beginning of my journey.  About a year ago was when I started seriously considering bariatric surgery as a tool to help me attain my goal of losing weight.  As with all of us, I have been on just about every diet, liveit, lifestyle change and whatever else you want to call it.  I've been successful to a certain point and then gained it all back plus some.  I began researching online, asking people who I'd met who've chosen this path, had my husband do the same and so on.  Attended my first meeting in March 2010 to find out about bariatric surgery in general and then started the appointments to walk thru the process in July.  I have had my blood work, ekg, pulmonary tests, sleep study (have been wearing my cpap now for 10 days) seen my cardiologist,pulmonologist and surgeon for pre-op, getting ready to do hospital pre-op and endoscopy soon and am scheduled for my Roux-en-Y surgery 12/20/2010.  I have a wonderful, loving supportive husband who is happy I'm doing this for me, has some concerns for my safety, but understands that the risks of health problems by not doing this is just as dangerous.  I'm so blessed to have his love and support and to have found a support system made of people who are walking this road with me.