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 It was a year in Oct. of 2011.  After April I really did not work on my weight loss program and I can really feel the difference.  January is a new beginning for me.  My sister-I law had the same surgery as I did and she got me motivated to work the program.  I gained 8 lbs from my lowest weight.  That really sucks but it was my fault.  This is a new start.  I need to loss another 5 lbs. before Jan. 25, 2012.  I would like to be lighter for my trip to San Franscio.

It has been a long time posting to my site.  I had a very bad starting this year, but today is a new day and I will get with the program. 
I will treat myself better by changing my eating habits.  I have not lost anymore weight since my last blog and I know it has to change.
I had multi deaths in my family the first 5 months of this year.  I know what I should of been doing to care for myself but I chose to eat my emotions.
I will be looking and asking for support to get back on track to a healthier me.

Well I knew it would happen....it happens to all of us at one time or another.  I thought to myself....darn I only lost 2 lbs this week.  Well, I did advance my diet to denser food.  My stomach feels better than it did 2 weeks ago.  I guess its pretty good to at least still be losing.  I'm going to have to go to the gym and get this fuel burning machine going stronger.  So that is my project this week....a good workout at least 2 times this week....maybe more???

Well I just got to say that all is well here.  I'm still trying to get use to the amount my stomach allows me to take in.  I'm still trying to get the drink and eat timing correct.  All I think about is.....drink hydrate...  I'm still feeling hungry some times but I think it is when I go too long in between meals.  I'm still very happy about my decision.

Nov. 1, 2010

First day back to work and all is well.  I'm still feeling energized.  I was glad that it was a light day at work.  I got home and still felt good.  I'm still having a problem with getting the food in slow and the water in.  I don't have water readly available.  If I want to drink I have to go to break room.  This is kind of crazy to say but not going to the bathroom very much either.  Its making me worry that everything is ok with my insides....???

Oct. 26, 2010
Had my first post-op visit with the surgeron today and everything was right on track.  All wounds are closed except the one the drain was in, but it is slowly healing too.  Energy level is better than I thought it would be at this stage.
He wants me to  continue on the liquid diet for another week than go to stage 2 slowly. 

My hubby and I arrived at the hospital at 6am.  I got checked in and then taken back to preop area.  They gave me a gown to wear then they weighed me.  Hubby came back with me there.  Next step, I was brought to a holding area.  I talked with all the doctors involved in my surgery.  I didn't get to see my hubby again till after the surgery.  I don't remember anything from leaving the holding area until I got to my room.   To see my hubby then made everything else ok.  I felt I could rest then.  While I was in the hospital they kept telling me that I need to drink as much as I could.  Sips were very hard to take.  Every time I took a sip, I would belch till the water went thru, That was a very strange feeling.  I was feeling nausea because the constant encouragement to drink water.  Oh, I did get jello mostly lemon, chicken broth, and a Popsicle.  The Popsicle was the best part. 
My drainage tube accidental got pulled out the 2nd day and it was removed.  The doctor stated it was nothing to worry about.  
The last test they do is the swallow test.  That stuff really is awful tasting and hard to remove the taste.
I was very glad when I was time to go home.  I didn't sleep well, of course I was in a hospital.

Today I am nervous and excited about tomorrow.  I'm disappointed because my children have not contacted me today to wish me luck and prayers??? Do children get too old to worry about these things or are they too busy with their on lives?  My mom called several times this week to let me know she is praying for my success and easy recovery.  Maybe I'm too centered on myself.  I thought my family would want to see me before surgery.  I hate to say this but I always see them about financial issues.  Of course they want our help.  I guess I'm feeling sad today.  My mind is focus on the surgery tomorrow.  I was very fortunate to have my granddaughter spend the night last night.  She is a blessing from god.  I told my husband today that I was hoping the girls would volunteer to come to the hospital.  I didn't want him to be alone.  I wouldn't want him to be by himself if something went wrong with the surgery.  We are always there for each other....for 32 years.

Now, at 51 years old I realized that I could not control my weight...lol I never could
control it from going up.  This is my last ditch effort to achieve some stability with
my weight affecting my health.  I have been over weight since a teenager.  It was
stable at certain times in my life but I was always the big.  I would like to know
what it feels like to be under 200 lbs. again.  It was the year I got married which was 32 years ago.  I was lucky to marry my best friend and soul mate for life.  He is very supportive with my journey that I am about to take on.  I have 2 wonderful girls, son-law,1 granddaughter and another granddaughter on the way.  I want to be around to spend time with my family.  I pray that God agrees this is my time to regain control of my body here on earth.  I really could use support from anyone that feels they would like to share a piece of their life with me. 
MORE TO COME :)