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It has only been 2 weeks and the difference in my health is amazing! I went to my check up a few days ago and I am no longer on my diabetes medication! How awesome is that!? This surgery is a BEAUTIFUL thing! The surgeon made the decision to take me off of them when I went home from the hospital just as a trial run to see how my body would adjust without them, and once I went to see the endo Dr. he told me that I didn't have to take them and if I kept going on the track that I am going on I will not have to take my blood pressure meds anymore either! I almost cried.  Not to mention I am now down 27lbs!!!

Though sitting back and watching everyone grub this past Thanksgiving was a little rough, I managed to get through it!! I had an emotional setback when I tried to eat my pureed salmon and it gave me indigestion and I felt like I wouldn't be able to eat anything. Then I had to realize that darn ... you ARE just 2 WEEKS out give your stomach a break and give it time...My sister and mother were right Rome wasn't built in a day and things have to heal before I beat it up for not being able to eat something. I am beginning to get a handle on the eating and drinking however water is still something I am trying to sqeeze in. If anyone has any tips or suggestions they are greatly appreciated! Have a wonderful weekend!

I am trying to adjust to my new lifestyle. I am taking it one day at a time. It is so hard to get in all of the recommended liquids and getting in my meds and all the other stuff I need to get in. I guess as the days go by it will get a little easier. Hopefully I can get on a schedule and stick to it.  I just wanted to let you all know that my surgery went well and I am on the mend! Thanks for your well wishes and prayers!

Well, tomorrow is my second chance to get healthy and to participate in life instead of watching from the sidelines. God has been so good to me throughout this journey that, I can't believe a little fear tried to settle in. I went to my sister and we talked and she even had to recognize that I have never had to have any major surgeries, child birth nothing. So, she could understand where my feelings were coming from. I just want to take this time to Thank God again for his mercy, grace and favor. I intend on taking full advantage of this blessing and doing what it takes to work this tool to get healthy. 11.09.09 marks my new start my re-birthday! See you all on the losers bench! May God bless and be with us all!

I am just a ball of emotions... I am so excited yet I am filled with a whole host of other emotions. I am very nervous too. How did some of you deal with it all? I also decided not to mention it to many people. Only my immediate family knows that I am having the surgery. I kind of mentioned it as a "what if" scenario to some friends and family and was met with a mix of different opinions... So, just decided to leave it alone and keep it to myself. What were some of your experiences with telling others you were going to have WLS?

OK, Not that I am having second thoughts or anything but it occurred to me that after November 9, 2009 my life will be forever changed. I have always dreamed of getting things together and finally loosing weight, but today (and yesterday) I have been thinking about "WHEN" I loose the weight, and I am running scared. 

I have never been this close to an opportunity like this were if I do what I am supposed to and really follow things to the letter, being thin/healthy will no longer be a goal that I can't attain. I have used my weight as my excuse on why I can't do (and don't do) a lot of things. Almost like its my armor of protection my own personal wall that I have hid behind for years. I  mean I haven't dated or even thought about dating in over 5 years not to mention going out dancing, or really letting go and enjoying myself in ages. What will I have now as my escape goat. I am afraid of letting her go, she has protected me for so long from everything from being hurt by men, my reasons for not getting this job or promotion. For the first time I will be vulnerable so to speak and that is something that I have never allowed... I hope this makes sense. I just don't know how to say goodbye...

OMG!!! I can't believe that this is happening to me, I am going to get a second chance at life. What a blessing.  I went to my consulation today and after meeting with the surgeon (Dr. Fawzi Khayat) and he shared with me various things about what to expect, what could happen, the types of surgeries they perfom and all of that other good stuff (which seemed like it took forever),  I finally have a date for my surgery, November 9,2009. This is just so awesome! God is awesome! After enduring those classes for 6 months it was all so worth it! I don't want to ramble ... so I will end it here.  I have been on cloud 9 all day.

See you soon OH fam!

Well, Its been a while but I have finally gotten the courage to face myself and admit that this battle between myself and the buldge has to end. I went to my doctor in January of last year and told her that enough is enough, and that I wanted to sign up to take the options classes to finally get a grip on my weight and my life.

It all started 5 years ago when my mother asked me if I was pregnant. I was mortified, I then went into the bathroom and got on the scale and realized that I weighed 290lbs. At 25 I thought I looked good and couldn't have felt any better. To add insult to injury my mother was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and was given all the material she needed to keep track of her sugar levels. One day out of the blue she decides to ask me to take mine. I was a trooper and to make it easier for her I obliged only to discover that my sugar level was 250! I signed up for an urgent appointment with the doctors office and was schedule to be seen two days later. After it was all said and done not only was I diagnosed with being a type 2 diabetic. I was also given the harsh reality that I suffered from high blood pressure, high cholesterol, as well as a fatty liver that was caused by the massive weight that I had put on. At 26 I was put on 4 different medications to help get everything under control. Since that time I have tried several diets only to loose and put back on the pounds never really reaching the halfway goal. Although I have managed not to get back to 290 and have now controlled my diabetes as well as cholesterol and high blood pressure. I still am at war with my weight.

To make a long story short, I finished my options classes in August and my consultation with Dr. Khayat is Tuesday 9.29.09.