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Well, I do have to say ... my life is changing everyday.  I am now about 80lbs down.  I must say pretty amazing.  Glad to say absolutely no problems ... can eat just about anything.  Vitamins and protein on track ... All is good.  I go to the gym almost everyday, how weird is that.  Actually look forward to it.  Even when I went on vacation I did alittle gym time in the hotels.  I do need to thank and and everyone who has either given me advise and/or a pep talk.  It's all good.  Couldn't have done it without this site.  Everyone has been a blessing.

Until next time.

Well, here is my update.  down 73lbs ... YEY!!!!!  Been going to the gym at least twice a week.  Trying for 3 but, it's tough.  Got my update on my labs.  Everything looked good except for my vitamin "D".  So, I will get that going.  OH YEAH .. the bad news ... HAIR FALLING OUT.  I am alarmed but, I'm not.  Of course I was told it would shed but, about 2 1/2 weeks ago, I combed out a small cat.  YIKES !!!  Since my labs are good it's probably my protein.  So, I am really trying to get on the ball with that. My dermatologist also told me to add some extra iron.  That dayum protein shake is killing me.  I want to drink them.  I know I need them ... but, DAMN IT ... I CAN"T STAND THEM.    But, other than that all's good.  I want to take some pictures but, I'm alittle afraid.  I always hated taking pictures before (which is why I don't have any old ones really) and now,  I just don't know.  That will be something I work on also.  I know I have made progress and other people see it ... but, now I want to see it for myself.

Well until next time.

Well it's been almost 2 months for me.  I guess I'm feeling fine.  The only problem I'm having is with energy.  I don't seem to have much.  Just started taking an aerobic class and I am so so so .... tired.  Also, since I am not a cooker, my menu is getting alittle boring.  I ask around for suggestions but, I know it's me.  LAZY.  Just had a little procedure on my toe so, I have to wait another 2 weeks to put any pressure on it.  Just another set back.  I'm tryin to keep my chin up but, I Do find myself getting alittle discouraged because I'm starting to notice my skin saggin.  My hubby told me not to worry about it right now.  He says .. that can be taken care of also ... later.  But, you know now we women are.  So, far I have lost about 50lbs.  I'm really glad about that .... just have other issues now.  Go figure.

Also, thanks everyone here at OH for all the support.  You guys are great.

OK People  !!! officially 2 weeks out.  I have to say I feel fine.  Nothing exciting on the menu just yet.  This week I think it's ok to have like .. eggs ... fish ... tofu ...  so, I will start some of those things.  I have to say I have not felt hungry .... although I have noticed that if I don't eat alittle something every 3-4 hours I feel sluggish.  I'm still trying to get in all  the necessary protein shakes ... went to a Coffee Support Group Saturday "Long Beach Coffee"  got some good tips and made new friends.  I have never been a orange, strawberry, banana, grape fruit type of eater or drinker for that matter... So, protein shakes with these fruits in theme don't appeal to me.  Someone gave me a site to go to .... Click.  It's a coffee flavored protein drink.  I'm ordering me alittle ... I'm more of a coffee drinker.  Thanks Cindy for that.

So, other than that... everything to this point has been pretty uneventful.  Just taking it easy right now and trying not to think so much about it.  It's apart of me now .... and I want to live my life like that.  Just another day.

I did also want to thank everyone at OH that has been a great Support.  I tell everyone about this site because it has been so helpful.  I even gave this site to my husband to look into so he could get a better idea of what this is about and what I'm going through.

Until next time. 

ok so I have offically passed over.   I'm 3 days out and my 1st problem is ... I can't seem to get  comfortable.  It seems that no matter what position I"m in ... it only last for a short time.  Then my 2nd problem is .. I can't seem to muster up streight to really sip anything.  The Suger Free everything is so sweet .. it makes me want to gag .. any suggestions on either of these things.?

Well, I'm under 24hrs for my debut to the "Losers Bench"  I'm a little scared ... excited ... and anxious all at the same time.  The 48 hour Liquid Diet thing wasn't so bad.  Broth ....Crystal Lite (Peach Ice Tea was my favorite) ... Jello. But, I must say a BIG FAT JUICY BURGER would be right on time.  Not Hungry per say .. just want something good to eat.  I have been feeling a cold trying to come on for the past week.  Went to my PCP and he gave me a 5 day antibiotic.  It's better but, I don't necessarily feel 100%.  But, that is not going to stop me.  I just want the Surgery to be over so I can get to the GOOD PART. 

I'm going to take a long hot bath and later take my measurements.  I want to be a good journaler (don't think there is a such thing .. Journalist probably)   but, I don't have the desire.  I know it will be good for me and anyone else that comes along the way ... as reading about other members journey have been good for me.  I want to give back.  Talk about my experience but, I'm not much of a talker.  Hopefully, I will be able to help someone along the way.

That's it for now .... Will check back in in a couple of days.

So, my due date is Monday, 16Feb.  I am currently alittle worried because my throat is getting scratchy.  I think I'm getting a cold.  My Care Counselor told me to check in with her on Friday and to tell her how I feel.  Maybe I will have to be rescheduled again.  I was told I need to be feeling 100% on day of Surgery.  I agree.  So, I will see. 

Since that time I have found a new friend on OH.  It's funny because I finally spoke with her across the phone and in talking to her it seemed I was talking to myself.  Which now looking back it seems that most have the same story to tell.  We will be having our Surgery at the same hospital ... hers 3 days after mind.  I hope she comes down just to check things out.  I'm sure that will help her get a better idea of how things are going to go.

I'm not sure if I'm getting alittle scared or not.  Until now I have only spoken about this briefly with my Husband.  He seemed to be fine with it.  You know that ... if that's what you really want honey answer.  I haven't felt much of anything from him one way or the other until just recently.  Now he's starting to ask more questions about things, and I"m not sure how I feel about getting him involved now.  I'm alittle bitter about it ... he wasn't interested before??? 

But, moving past that, I haven't told my parents yet either.  Only my Brother and Sister.  I think I'm feeling alittle alone. 

So, I get to the hospital and everything is fine ... except my blood pressure is HIGH.  They check it a couple of times and no success in it going down.  Can't do the Surgery because I do not have any history of having high blood pressure.  They want me to go back to my doctor to get a release. He needs to say .... you have high blood pressure and it's being monitored now .. or you have no high blood pressure.  So, my new date is Feb 16th.  I'm still excited and figure this gives me more time to prepare.  My Mother-In-Law is coming to visit this weekend for 2 weeks so it actually worked out for the better.   She was not coming to town because of my Surgery but, was going to help out in watching over me once she was here.  Very nice lady.  Now that the date has changed she may stay longer.  No big deal.

Ok .. so I have taken all the necessary test and BAM !!!  a road block.  So, I just found out that the surgeon I choose is not in my health network.  So, I have chosen another.  I went in to see him on Monday... and after meeting him, it may be a blessing after all.  My insurance request a 5 year medical history and I wasn't sure exactly how to get that but, with the help of some of my friends I have acquired on OH they directed me.  My PCP put together information I gave him from memory and advised me he would put something together.  So, I am going to give him about a week to get that together.  I am hoping to have this surgery by the end of the month.  Cross your fingers.

I am currently taking all the necessary test and evaluations for my WLS.  I have read bio after bio .... and in my mind ... I feel I have so many questions.  Not the normal question for the surgeon but,  personal questions that only a patient would know the answers to.  Just about every profile I have read basically has said the same.  Everything seems to be moving in slow motion.  I'm getting impatient.  I guess I will just have to wait ... and wait .. and wait ... and let everyone do there jobs.