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Well survived the cruise was a little worried but it went well actually lost weight was sure I would gain with all the food but there were plenty of healthy choices to be made so that is what I did.Very active with all the walking.Was able to do a few things i would not have considered in my obese time of my life.I was never a drinker but I did have a glass of wine a few nights took it real slow so no problem there.I am down a total of 69 lbs.So we will see how March goes I seem to average 10 lbs a month.I am trying to relax and enjoy this process more instead of waiting and anticipating failure.Back to the gym last night will weight train tonight with my trainer I hope I survive I have not had a session with her since 2/22 but I love the results of exercise it is so rewarding to change things in your muscles that is one thing the pouch cannot do for you.

Forgot to add a January entry.Frustrating month with the scale so I am back to ignoring it as much as possible.It is about the inches for a lightweight so any how I was able to buy 10 petite pants from Talbots so that was a real wow all my clothes I purchased off clearancs racks for the cruise in 2 weeks fit and look nice.(these were bought pre-op on pure guessing).Last Thursday had to have a scope thought I a had an ulcer but it was a stricture down where the connection to the small intestine and a small hiatal hernia.Darn I was hoping not to have issues but I do but I stilll have no regrets a total this morning on my scale in my nightie form pre-op is minus 63 pounds.That means 30 pounds to my personal goal and I think it might be attainable by  one year post-op.

It is hard to believe that 12 weeks has gone by.I have lost a total of 53 lbs.counting the pre-op numbers.I am doing okay The eating is hard and sometimes stressful for me .I have to remind myself I was morbidly obese because I have food and eating issues .Surgery cannot fix my brain or change my behavior it is up to me.However the sickly consequences of a few bad choices or eating too fast is painful and scary so I guess for right now the surgery does promote a certain disipline I did not have before.I am enjoying exercise more because it is less painful.I will start with a personal trainer after the first of the year.I think that makes the biggest difference for my mind and body.My hair is falling out I have a good head of hair but it is very freaky to have handfuls in the shower and sink it is crazy I am very disappointed because I do all vitamins and protein and really thought I would avoid this so soon.I had my lab done this week so I will see the Dr.next week and hopefully all will be well.

Well still on a learning curve with the eating.Have had a few more not so pleasant experiences.Not sure what I am doing wrong I measure ,I chew well, I think I eat too fast.It has been when I am introducing a new food and not the first time I eat it .Well I just go back a week and will try again.My clothes are starting to get very loose so I know I am headed in the right direction for now I am avoiding the scale because it really messes with my head I know that it will be necessary later but for now I just don't want deal with the head game it gives me.I am meeting my exercise goals.I know keeping that my priorty will be the best for my mind body and spirit durring this holiday season plus I love the challenge.People tell me I look great and healthy I am not sure what they expected.

Well it is still a bigger challenge than I could possibly have been prepared for but I learn each day something that I shoud or should not do.Like taking a gulp of cold water.Ouch that hurts. Or drinking my whey protein made with milk  too fast. dumped from the sugar in the milk I guess, for sure won't tempt real sweets for now that felt  awful and scary.Still not really hungry food smells good but can take it or leave it.In the last two weeks I had to go out of town for a funeral I am Irish Catholic so I will say no more.except I can survive without food and spirits ha ha.And my grandsons' pizza birthday party.I went for my 1 month follow up down 23lbs since surgery and 38 total since I started the process in April.I am walking 3-5 miles a day Have joined a new gym decided Curves would not be enough for me so off I go

Well I am healing the left side is better tried a few foods this weekend it was okay just not hungry.Tried Yogurt put vanilla protein powder in it it was good,tried vanilla pudding will have to attempt protein in this other wise it is just a waste of calories and not worth missing an hour of fliuds for.cottage cheese and egg were okay and Cream of wheat okay so far no trouble with getting any thing down just no appetite and I find this so peacefulWalking everday.I am down another 5 lbs..

Well I made it through the scary part and each day is better I wish the pain in my left side would go away.It is so tender I cannot bend over or reach a certain way the barbeque tongs are my friend at home.I hade a hematoma under my remnant stomach and had to go back in post-op day 5 so with a little help from the interventional radiologist all was taken care of Thank God it was that simple.I have had no problems with fluid or protien intake.I am walking 3-4 miles a day.Wish I could do more but the left side thing is a barrier for now it will get better.Everyone thinks I look thinner my scales at home are showing down 8 pounds.I am cosidered a light weight so I will take whatever and enjoy each day I am completely off all my blood pressure meds that means everything I have been on meds for 21 years and hate the side effects.

Less than 24 hours to go I am so excited scared but excited.Went to Curves this morning.Since my first appointment with Dr.Scott in July I have lost 11.5 lbs.and 16 inches I am so pleased with this I made my goal of having my 100 lbs loss before surgery of course I started in 2003 with this journey and now I finally have a chance at reaching my goal.
I have so much prayer on me I think that Dr.Scott will feel the power of the Holy Spirit come right through his finger tips they may even glow.