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Oh my gosh i can not believe how much time has gone by since i posted.  So much has been going on.  My uncle had triple bypass surgery,  that was touch and go and we had 2 funerals all in 3 weeks.  I'm tired of the bad stuff lets bring on the good. 
I am now getting in all my protein (on most days).  If i can get in all my protein then i will loose a pound that day, if i dont the scale doesnt move.  Havnt had the time lately to get in my walks so im sure once i can get in some excersise the weight loss will be better.  I am so glad that i had this done.  I am feeling so much better than before.  I have not dumped or been sick not even once.  So no regrets here.  Time to get back to doing what they pay me for.  I promise i will check in and update soon.

Hey there,  It has been way to long since i've updated.  I had surgery on the 24th of june,  2 weeks ago tomorrow.  I feel great.  Total weight lose is -30lbs.  The hospital stay was ok,  the worse part of the whole process was the NG tube.  But boy when they took that thing out I swear I saw white doves  lol.  I havn't had any pain meds since. I'm getting in my walks.  Having a little problem with getting in my protein, but hopefully that changes tomorrow when I start my pureed diet,  My shakes get warm and nasty before i get them drank.  

But I'm back at work full force and dont feel like anything can slow me down.  Well I'm off  gotta go do what they pay me for.

Oh my gosh I can't believe surgery is tomorrow morning!!!  I did get all my laundry done yesterday, my dad got here as well.  My dad is the chef of the family and doesnt know how to make small meals so last night while the family was feasting on pork, augrautin potatoes and vegetables I sat on the porch.   It all smelled wonderful and made me extreamly hungry.  But I didn't cave in, I was good and stayed away.  Today I am on clear liquids.  They say clear liquids in lew of a bowel prep needless to say I don't feel nervous but my stomach is saying otherwise if you get my drift.  I cant wait to get this over with and be on the losing side of things.  They say I will have the NG tube up my nose and will come home with a drainage tube.  Never had and NG tube before, heard it hurts.  Had a drainage tube before although never had to take it home with me.  Should get to come home friday.  I'm going to pop into the office on July 2nd so I will let everyone know how it went then.  See you on the losing side.

Well I have 4 days to go.  I see Dr Oliphant for the last time before surgery this afternoon.  Had all my pre op stuff this past Tuesday.  I am so ready to be on the other side.  I have so much to do before I go into the hospital and seems like I have no time to do it in.  I have got to get the laundry and everything done.  I know my mom will do things when she comes to stay with the kids but I dont want her to have to.  Gosh I can't believe its so close.  I had a meeting last night with my boss and all the other managers and am still amazed at the support I am getting from my colleagues.  I have truley been blessed with the people around me.  My boyfriend is worried but very supportive.  My (soon to be ex) husband is supportive as well.  He loves me and is worried but knows I need it.  My daughter just cant wait to go shopping with her "new" mom.  My son is 5 and thinks I am the most beautiful girl in the world.  God love him.  Well I am out for now.  On my way to see the Doc.  Will post before surgery. 

Well  i have 8 days to go until i'm a loser.  I've been busy making all my arrangements.  My dad is coming up from southern illinois to help and be there for me.  His girlfriend is a little over a year out so he is going to be a big help.  My mom is going to stay at my house with the kids while i'm in the hospital.  I'm pretty sure i have everything i need.  I'm not getting nervous yet.  This liquid diet is doing a number on me.  I have yet to find a protein shake that tastes good.  I am so afraid that i am going to fail at this.  Not eating is making me want to smoke again and i havn't had a smoke in a loong time.  Oh well, what doesn't kill us makes us stronger right?  So if anyone is actually reading this and has any tips on making it through the 2week liquid diet let me know.  Well back to work for me.

Ok folks only 13 more days to go!!!  I started the liquid diet that is nasty but will work, i keep in mind that this to shall pass.  I had my education class with Dr. Oliphants nurse yesterday.  Ann is a wonderfull person, very nice and very informative.  We went over what to expect in the hospital and when i go home.  Not looking forward to the NG tube but i know it will be worth it when i can walk and not be in pain.  All this will be worth it when i dont hurt anymore.  

I guess i've been going a little overboard with trying to get my fill of all my favorite foods.  I have gained another 10lbs.  3months ago i weighed 304, last month i weighed 309, yesterday i weighed in at 319.  So i'm putting all that behind me and hopefully will lose these 10lbs before surgery.  I'm outgrowing all my clothes LOL cant find a damn thing to wear that fits me right all in 3 months, go figure.  Thats all for now, until next time.

well i had my sleep study this past saturday night.  how much fun was that?  I actually didnt have any problem going to sleep but the weird thing is i must have dreamed that i couldnt sleep.  Bobbie, the tech, very nice lady, said i slept all night, i thought i was awake most of the night.  Its too funny.   Well the Dr. called this morning,  I have to go back for the following with the CPAP on, seems i don't like to breath in my sleep.  I stop breathing at least 40 times and hour.  Its a wonder i'm not dead by now.  Being fat is literally going to kill me if i dont have this surgery.   So i'm going back friday night.  its a good thing they let me shower and stuff there,  i have to work saturday.  Things are going to busy around here this month, not only am i leaving to have wls, one of my employees is having a baby this month.  Always something.  well i guess thats all for now, have to go do some of what they pay me for. 

5/19/08
Well another weekend has come and gone.  I went to GNC yesterday and got some samples of protein so i'll know which ones I like and which ones I don't.  I start my liquid diet 3 weeks from tomorrow.  That really scares me because I'm not sure what I will like.  I still have 2 kids I have to prepare 3 meals a day for and let's not forget every kids favorite, the bedtime snack.  I don't want to feel like i'm being starved for 2 weeks cuz mommy just might be a little irritable.    If anyone has any good recipes for protien shakes and don't mind sharing I would be so gratefull.  I'm really looking forward to starting this process but i'm a picky eater, what if I can't find anything I like?  Ok, so I'll worry about it another day.  I guess I will stop for now and actually do some of what I get paid to do.  until next time.