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I am pushing it!   Trying to keep upbeat and positive is a challenge in itself.   Trying to keep all the old demon's away.  I joined a gym with my sis and we are working it!  I am down 5 sizes in clothes.... trying to tone, and tone and god help me... tone!

I don't see Dr. L until January.  I want to look completely different... what about a tall blonde?  Ha... so far life is good as I know it.  Wish me luck

Still kickin and feeling fantastic.  Down 70 lbs.   I can't believe it!   My face and belly are so much thinner and I have dropped 4 sizes in clothes!   Still have a ways to go.... 6 more lbs and I will be below the 200lb mark!   It has been over 25 years since I have seen those numbers.

I went to JCP and bought a pair of Levi's..... have to admit I was giddy trying on the clothes.   Good thing my Mom and Sister have given me all their hand me downs.... otherwide I would be NAKED!  

Lovin life and really have a great outlook.  My confidence is swelling.  I don't feel so self conscious walking down the street now.  I go see Dr. Lalor next Thursday for my weigh in!  I hope he is as pleased as I am.

It's been worth the $ and suffering.  Should have done it years ago.

I went back into the hospital on Monday for a wonderful overnight stay with my friends in BG.   I let myself get dehydrated.... dumb move on my part.  I tried to take my vitamins a little too soon and they made me terribly sick..... for the whole day.  I about passed out, my sis drove about 90 mph down to Wood County Hospital... not very fun! 

Once they hung the bag and Dr. L came and saw me I felt better and realized I wasn't dying!

Things are going great now.... I am sip sip sipping liuids every few minutes and I am happy to say I just had some tantalizing chicken broth for dinner.   Belly feels good so far!

Went out into the pool for a few today..... I felt so cold so I didn't stay in too long.... floated in the deep end on a noodle.  That's one thing I have noticed right away is that I feel chilly..... and this is a huge change for me!  I am usually a hot box!

That's it for now!

Well ..... my little 1oz cups are great..... just wish I could use more of them with something other than water..... it seems like I get a pressure feeling when I try anything other than water.   SF Popsicles go down great...... the sf pudding isn't working for me.... I will try my Herbalife protein shake Monday am.

My husband took me over to Michaels today to pickup some charcoal stick and ink ........... I think I had a dumping episode?????  What could I be possible dumping at this point?  4 sips of Hot tea with Splenda?  Or I could be delusional and had a anxiety attack.    I ran to the restroom because I thought I was going to dirty their floor in one way or another.  I made it out of the store and got back home..... maybe I am pushing it too soon to be running around town?  It is 4 days post op.....

My sugar cravings I think are gone...... I am craving fatoosh or how about cukes and onions???? Mmmmmmm   I need to get moving and start the activities.

Wish me luck!!!

Well.... I made it home from BG Hospital.  Dr. Lalor was great.  Didn't have any issues other than suffering from a migraine for 4 days.... but we made it.

Now I am getting introduced to my new stomach and feeding it clear liquids one ounce at a time.... I did chug some apple juice and man oh man was that the wrong thing to do.... talk about getting a bubble in your gut and chest....... I just had to see if it would happen though!

My stomach is so swollen it looks like I have two basketballs in there.   Other than some occaisional pain .... I am feeling great!

I am not talking about taking a jog either.  I am talking about running to the great white porcelein god in the bathroom.  What goes in must come out right???  Just a little to quickly though.  Other than this, I feel great!

The pressure is on...... all I hear now from my friends and family is.... just wait.... when you are skinny  "this" and when you are skinny "that"!  It seems like a pipe dream right now.... can't wait, can't wait, can't wait!

 

It's begun.....

So far I have had ice tea, water, broth and sugar free jello.... I don't feel too hungry.  I know the key is to stay busy.  It's so beautiful outside I can do a lot of yardwork and go swimming.  Just scared to be in the house   I am a nervous eater!... Do not want to sabbotage myself.  Wish me luck

It's starting to be a reality that this is going to happen!  I will get my pre-op instructions today.  I am so excited today that I am giddy and crabby at the same time.  Is this possible?   My husband thinks I am positively nuts.

I can't wait till I am out of surgery and on the mend!  Baby steps right?

Why oh Why did I feel like I was starving yesterday.  I am drinking protein shakes 3 x day in preparation for surgery.  I have my pre-op meeting with the surgeon on Monday and want to be ready for the liquids only diet.

I had yogurt,  then fat free tapioca and a 1 point weight watchers muffin.   I keep thinking ..... how am I going to make it for two weeks?  I kept telling myself that I was just nervous and wanted to cram food in my mouth!   I need some confidence I guess.... I'm sure I will feel better after seeing the Doc.    I am exercising every day (swimming and aqua jogging) so this is half the battle.  I will have to find something else when we close the pool!

The cat's out of the bag at work.  The office wants to take a picture of me every week to see me shrinking
,,,,,, talk about pressure!  This will be fun right?

Waiting .......

It's all becoming so real.  I just applied for Extended Sick Leave thru work.  I am hoping to be back to work in two weeks since I pretty much have a desk job.   Less than 30 days from now!  I am already drinking protein shakes 2 x day and then a small dinner.   Hoping the jump to all liquids is an easy transition.   Excited and nervous.