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5 years ago I had my cholesterol checked and it was 210. Last week 20 months after surgery my cholesterol is 124. Amazing!!!

Well yesterday was my one year anniversay. To tell you the truth it's a little depressing. The Friday before surgery my weight was 263, the day of surgery my weight was 258, and today I weigh 183. I'm only down 80 lbs....I see all of the other posts on how much weight others have lost and all I see is failure. I have an appointment with Dr. Houston on Thursday the 18th and fully expect to get a lecture on how I have failed and not followed the program. Of course I haven't followed the program. I love food and the can't give up carbs. I have been trying to to do good at work but the minute I get home I loose control and eat chips and cup cakes and anything else I can. I love my iced carmel mocha from McDonalds and can't give it up. Me not loosing the weight is completely my fault....I have not self control when it comes to food...

I have officially graduated from the Cato's plus size section of the store to the Cato's misses side....I actually fit into a size 14 today!! I can't believe it.....this is a great day because my weight loss has slowed to almost nothing. I always read we loose inches even if the points don't come off. I'm a true believe now.

Over this last weekend I had some small wow's. Spring has finally arrived so I pulled out the summer shorts. Keep in mind these are shorts I was barely able to button last year and this year, well let's say they are now in the give away pile. I need a belt to keep them on so I figured I better just give them away and get new. At this point I decided to go through my drawers and closet just to get rid of some the to big items that I will never fit in again, thank God!!

My second wow was the fact that I fit back into my high school graduation dress. Now there are some areas that don't look flattering and I couldn't even try wearing it out of the house but the fact that I can put it on is amazing. I graduated 17 years ago and for 17 years I have gained and lived with so much excess weight that it began to feel normal. I wish I had done this surgery sooner.

My last wow was this morning at work. Each week I head out into the plant and weigh myself. Well this time on my way back one of my co-workers who see's me all the time and guessed my weight months and months ago (260) said "you are looking skinny" wtf...skinny me? I'm in the 190"s which is not even close to skinny but to be called skinny was amazing...ok well back to work....I can't wait for summer to start!!

I hit 199 finally!!! It took 6 months and 7 days but I did it!! Now onto hitting my next goal of 165....

Today is my 6 month anniversary!! I have lost 61 lbs so far. In my mind I figured I would be down 100 lbs and a size 12 but the reality is that this is hard work. The weight doesn't just fall off and if I followed the diet to a "t" then I'm sure more would be lost. I also do not believe that faster is better and that loosing slow and steady is better. I hope to be down at least 100 by August so I have some work to do. On Friday I bought a pair of size 16 jeans...I can't remember the last time I wore a size 16!!! Getting the daily vits in has been somewhat difficult especially on weekend and protein is really hard to get in. I just need to work harder at it. My next appt with Dr. H is on March 10th so I hope I can loose more weight between now and then.

I figured I would just mention some highlights of how this surgery has changed my life so far. Last week we went shopping for my birthday and I tried on some jeans and sweaters. I fit into a size 18 and I bought a 1x sweater...it's beautiful and something I have always wanted to buy but I would look too fat in. Also today at work while messing around with heaters and plugs I squated down without any issue. Normally I would be in pain, out of breathe, and barely able to even get up. Today I was able to get up and down with ease. It's amazing how taking 51 lbs off your frame changes how you are able to do everyday fuctions so much easier. I can't wait for spring/summer so I can head to the waterpark without feeling like a huge whale...lol

Well it's official..I'm stalled. I haven't lost a lb in two weeks. I'm stuck at 239!! I have an appointment with Dr. Houston on Thursday the 16th and hate to go and be lectured...I feel like a failure :( ugh

Tuesday the 10th was the big day and yesterday I was released and finally home. We left Tuesday morning at 3:30am for the hospital in Nashville. My husband was so nervous but I was feeling pretty good about what was to come. We arrived at the check in desk at 6am and was called back to the room at 645. David was able to come with me so that helped me and him emtionally. Here I was changed into the gown and asked lots of questions. Then we waited until the surgery holding area was ready for me at about 730. This is when David had to go to the waiting area and I was wheeled back to meet the Anes., nurses, and the Dr. I was given my IV and asked more questions. At 750 they said we were ready to go and I was then wheeled into the surgery room. I moved from one bed to the surgery bed easily and the next thing I remember is the oxygen mask being put on my face and I was out until I woke up in recovery. I found that joking with the nurses and drs. helped me not be so nervous about what was going to happen. They did end up finding a hernia which I had no idea I had, go figure. I was moved to my room at 1230 where David was waiting for me. The rest of this day consisted of me pushing my green morphine button and sleeping. I did have to walk one time which was torture and getting back into bed was painful but I made it through. I stayed 3 days and spent most of my time trying to get down liquids, walking, and sleeping. Friday I was released and we arrived home about 3pm. Dr. Houston wanted to keep me another day and hook me to an IV because I'm having trouble getting liquids down but I'm working on it. Yesterday I got 44 oz down and today I'm only at 16. This is really hard. Well my appt with the dr is on Thursday and I hope I get to move to shakes. I'm sick of this clear liquid diet. ugh

Well tomorrow is the big day. I'm on my second day of the liquid diet and it's not awful but I have a headache and feel a need to eat but I can't. Today was my last day of work for 3 weeks and now I'm home trying to get the kids situated while I'm away and me and the hubby packed for the days we at the hospital. What I really want to do is just take a nap!!! So far I'm not too nervous or scared. I figure that wil hit me tomorrow as we head into the hospital to check in. I know the next couple of months will be tough but all good things come to those who wait. Next time I blog I will be switched and on my way to the new me.