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My computer is back up and running! - My computer crashed on the 12th and it is finally fixed! So much has happened. I continue to struggle without restriction. Last Wednesday I went to my first support group meeting a...

I am so pissed... - ....at myself. We went out to eat several times this week due to my busy schedule at work. I tried to make better choices than I would have pre-op but I know I did not do as well a...

Did it again... - I feel so embarrased and pissed off at myself. I took my daughter and her friend to see Alvin and the Chipmunk movie today and they both had the kids pack of popcorn, drink and can...

Overeating - With no restrictions at all I find I have been overeating everyday. I am not eating as much as I use to and try hard to make better decisions but I am eating more than 4oz. I calle...

I'm back!!! - Yes, it's me. As most of you know I have not been on this site much in the last two weeks. The first few days after surgery was much better than I expected physically. I was not in...

Depressed....I think - I am 11 days post op and to be honest, I think I might be depressed. Is it the time of year? Is it that I am bored out of my mind and about to pull my hair out from boredom. Is it ...

24 hours after surgery - My neck and shoulders hurt pretty bad last night and I had to take medication so I could rest well. For the most part I slept decent. This morning I took more meds but hope to be o...

After a frustrating 24 hours....I am POST-OP - I got frustrated yesterday because I had no idea what time to be there. Th Dr. himself called but he did not know either. Out of frustration I called the hospital again around 8"30...

I am so frustated.... - I was told Wednesday that I was back on the schedule for surgery tomorrow. I called the Dr.s office three times trying to get a time and the last time was right before the office c...

Surgery rescheduled - Yesterday went well. I checked in at 8:15 as instructed to have the cardiac cath. They immediately sent in the business office representative who wanted to talk money since no prio...

Cardiac cath - I just spoke to the cardiologist office and my Dr. consulted with the main guru Dr. in her office. Together they reviewed my chart and believe that the anesthesiologist is being "o...

Surgery cancelled - On the way to the hospital we got a call on my husbands cell phone from Bea at Dr. Nick's office. The anesthesiologist looked over my chart and decided he wanted me to have further...

Today is the day - And I find myself very emotional this morning. I guess that is normal. Just said goodbye to my daughter as she headed off to the bus stop. She did not see it but I was crying and r...

16 and counting.... - 16 hours until I take the step that will start my new, healthy lifestyle. I am so excited and yest sick to my stomach with anxiety, My husband and daughter have been gone most of t...

24 hours - In a little more than 24 hours I will be checking into the hospital. I am beginning to get a little nervous. I am really excited as well. My husband, best friend of 25+ years and m...