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Just very, very busy!!  We are all adjusting to our new schedule.  I have survived 3 weeks of Nursing School.  I am so proud of myself and of my family.  I have had several tests, quizzes, etc.  I am happy to say I have scored 90+ on everything.  Knock on wood!!!  This is just great because I have not been in school for over 14 years, and been a stay at home Mom for 10 years.

My weight is between 133-135.  Dr. says no more weight loss.  Unforuntely, I am still so stressed and crazy that eating is my last priority.  I really need to make that my first!  I know without nutrients I will crash, and I really do not want that.

That is about it.  Hope everyone is doing great.

I hit 140 this morning!!  Despite the swelling still, I have made my ultimate goal!  Wow, what a feeling.  I am so proud of myself and thankful for this gift.

So, I am almost 6 days Post Op from the TT.  It's basically a LBL though.  He did a great job.  I am still quite sore around the waist into the back but I think that is because I have staples still throughout.  The vertical incision feels pretty well.  I still have my 2 drains in, and am hoping that he removes one or both on Monday at my appt.  I can't say enough positive things!!  I am so thankful I did this!  I weighed in on surgery day at 146.2 and can't wait for the swelling to go down!

Yesterday I hit 150!!!!  I am so excited.  Now, the journey to the ultimate goal of 140...surgery is in 1 week.  I am ready for it to be here.

80lbs gone forever, I feel fantastic.  I am so grateful for this life.  My kids love the new me.

I am approved for my TT!  I am so excited.  July 28th is the day.  Gives me exactly 4 weeks to recover before I start Nursing School on the 25th.  WOOHOO!!!  Won't lie, a little nervous to :)

I haven't updated this forever, not sure why really.  I come to the forums daily!  I guess I just never think to update it.

I have lost 73 lbs, and have been somewhat of a slow loser!  It's been frustrating but I have also really buckled down the last 6-7 weeks.   I got a little lax on my water and protein intake.  Learn from experience, you MUST keep doing those all the way to the full amount you are supposed to be doing.  I have really noticed the difference.  MIN of 64 oz of water.  The easy way to figure this out is to divide your body weight in 1/2.  That is how many ounces you need, but making sure you get a min of 64.

For the last 3-4 weeks I have been doing 2 protein drinks and a salad or 2oz of chicken.  Honestly, I feel like after my surgery I was so focused on figuring out what I could eat, how much, etc (The healthy stuff) that I over did it a little.  I was to worried about becoming malnuturitioned that I made sure to eat regularly.  I mean, now that I see myself on a very low calorie diet...I wish I had continued this from right after surgery.  I surely would have been at goal a few months ago.  Not saying it is the most healthy, but still...

So, if you are reading...take advantage of the first year!!  I am about 7 lbs from goal (150 with an ultimate goal of 140), and looking into the TT.  I actually would wait another 3-6 months but I was accepted into Nursing school.  Therefore, if I don't do it before school starts I would have to wait almost 18 months and that would be a huge bummer since I have quite a bit of apron skin/fat!

I will be forever grateful for my RNY and my Doctor.  I really feel like my whole life has been blessed by so many things.  I am a healthier, happier mother, wife, and overall person.  I mean, can you believe *I* am going to Nursing school?  A year ago, I wouldn't have dreamed of having enough confidence to even walk into a college, let alone apply to a specific dept.  I am SO happy.

Surgery went really well!!  I am home :)  So far, there is not a whole lot to write about, maybe in another day or two!

Thank you for all the well wishes.

I feel a lot better today!!!  I think I was really overwhelmed yesterday.  I was so excited to have gotten my surgery date but the fear instantly took over so much of my thought.  Do I really need this, what if I die.  I kept thinking YAY surgery is in 22 days, and then in the back of my mind I thought - what if that means I only have 22 days to live...Oh it was horrible.  I love my family, and my children - and the thought of anything happening to me is beyond words.  That is why I want this tool, to give me the oppuritunity to be around A LOT longer for my family.  I always wonder why my brain does that to me.  The anxiety is awful, but when the big day gets there - it's nervewracking but so much easier that it is finally there (At least with my 3 C-Sections and Gallbladder).  SO, why worry ALL those days prior because I know in the end, I will be nervous but glad it's there and finally time.  I know I will be OK, I know my Doctor is one of the best.  I know my family will love and support me the entire way.  I have that faith and now I just need to let this journey ride out as calm as possibe :)

I did get clearance from my cardiologist and my dermatologist today.  I have been on Accutane for 5 months so I will have to stop that once I have my surgery.  Not sure if I will restart it or not after I heal.

I picked up my little boy from preschool today, and had the usual feelings of "I'm so fat, everyone stares at me - just don't look at anyone" while I walked to get him and I thought, here soon - I will walk with my head high and think THANK YOU for this chance.

Oct 12, 2007!!!

I am so excited, and so nervous at the same time.  Woohoo!!!!