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Well, this was a very slow week.  However, I did lose so I won't gripe too much.

Another thought...why is my ticker all the sudden not coming up?  That is frustrating. 

I had my 6 week appointment/class today!  Everything seems to be going very well.  The only thing I am doing wrong is my calcium.  Apparently, I am not allowed to swallow any form of vitamin or mineral....ever.  I have picked up the Bariatric Advantage Calcium Chews and they are pretty good.  I hate the mint lozenges.  They make me want to gag.

Anyway, I am doing well.  I am going to attempt to use the Wii Fit tonight.  A WOW moment for me will be when I can use the balance board and NOT be told I am too heavy.  Wish me luck... 

I have accomplished a Milestone Goal.  I have lost more than 50 lbs. before Spring Break.  I am so excited.  I know that this includes pre surgery weight loss and post surgery weight loss.  However, it is all weight loss.  I am proud of it and can't wait to hit more milestones!

This week was a slow week on the scale.  I did lose though so I am not complaining a bit.  I have to lose 2.6lbs by next Friday to meet my first goal.  I had a goal to lose a total of 50lbs., before and after surgery, before Spring Break.  I am almost there.  Yay!

Also, I had a NSV yesterday.  I fit into some pants that I had previously been busting out of.  Thank goodness I am making progress.  That is nice to know.

I am so happy that my BMI is now out of the Super Obese category!  I am at 49 but that looks a hell of a lot better than 50+!

Today I am going to my first post-op class.  I am hoping to learn a ton.  I am getting really sick of drinking all this protein but I know it is almost over.  I am interested to see how much I lose this week.  This is a pretty crazy adventure already.   

So today I have been pretty down in the dumps.  It is hard getting in all my protein.  I have just been focusing on the wrong things today.  I am getting tired of drinking all damn day.  I know it will get better.  Today has just been tough.  I am ready to be able to eat lean meats and eggs to get some protein in.  I think that will help a ton.

Anyone have any thought on whey protein bullets?  Let me know. 

Note to self:  You need to wear flexible pants for just a little while longer.  
Pants with no give will hurt!!  

On a positive note: I lost 6.4 lbs. this week!  

I have heard so many horror stories about all this and I was pleasantly surprised that it really is not all that bad.  It is difficult to stay hydrated, get in your protein, and all your medications.  However, that is something we all should have known before going into this.  I had a wonderful experience in the hospital.  The pain was not that bad.  I walked every chance I could and just did what they told me.  I feel great today.  I woke up in some pain but that is what liquid pain medication is for.  Today is the first day I have really felt like doing any blogging, emailing, or anything of the sort.  Every single day is better though.

I don't feel hungry at all.  This makes it difficult because you really do have to force yourself to drink your protein.  The bariatric coordinator said it best, "Just think of it as a required medication and get through it."  That is so true.  We have to have it for the rest of our lives.  That is what we signed up for.  

The best things that you can have are 1. A positive attitude and 2. A good support system.  With these two things you WILL get through the surgery.  I know that with these two things I WILL succeed.   

Well, it has finally come.  My surgery day is tomorrow.  I will leave here in about an hour to go do my pre-admit and last minute things for my RNY!!  I am very excited and also very nervous too.  I know that everything will work out.  It is just scary entering a new world...so to speak.  Thanks to you all for the encouragement through all this.  I hope to find more people to take this journey with.  Until next time...