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WOW....3 months since surgery!!  I feel great...!!  I am down to 211.5 lbs which equals 55 lbs lost...!!  Can you believe that...??   My husband and I take my measurements every month...so we'll probably wait to measure after the holidays.

At 2 months out I have lost a total of 25 inches....YEAH..!  As for what my weight is today.  I don't know!  My husband hid the scales because I was getting on them every day.   If I had no loss for that day, I would get down in the dumps.  So hubby only brings the scale out no more than once a week.  Oh well, I suppose it's for the best!  I can tell my body is changing by my clothes.  I had I a pair of jeans the other day that I could take off without unbuttoning or unzipping.   How cool is that...?

So here I am 7 weeks out!   I feel great!  I have not had to many problems with new foods I have introduced to my pouch.  For the most part, I tend to get almost all my 70 grams of protein in everday.  What I do find difficult is getting in my fruit and vegies.  When I eat the protein first I don't have room for them.  I guess I need to work on that!  I have always absolutely hated any kind of exercise other than walking (which I did spractically).  However, right before my WLS (9/22) I bought a Wii along with the Wii Fit.  In my opinion it is a GREAT investment!!   I love the exercise your hips and waist get from the "holla hoop twirls", the aerobic exercise you get from the "step"  workout.  Also, there is the 3 minute "jog", that will definitely get your heart rate to increase.   Plus, after you do the "jog" a couple of times, you "unlock" longer jog time.  After 30 minutes with the holla hoop twirls, the step workout, and the jog, I was sweating just as much as I would at a gym.  To cool down, I use the "strength, balance and yoga" portion of the Wii Fit.  I do the Body Test everytime I use the Wii Fit.   You can check your daily progress, set goals, even enter exercise time you've done outside of Wii Fit.  
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE MY Wii FIT...!! 

Well, I did it!  My surgery was last Monday, 9/22.   I was pretty much out of it all day Monday.  Only remember who was in my room not any specific events.  On Tuesday, I asked myself WTF had I done....????  But, I remember reading on OH that usually happens.  Wednesday, was much better.  I was released at 6 pm we were home by 7 pm.   By 9:30 pm we were on our way back to the hospital after calling my surgeon.   I had spiked a temp of 102.1.  Surgeon called ahead to alert them that I was coming.  They did a CT Scan with contrast, Chest X-rays, took more blood.  We were there until 4 am.  With the findings that  I had not used my SPIROMETER since 3 pm.  Which allowed fluid to accumulate in my lungs, that cause the spike in temp.  SO for the pre-surgery folks out there, do NOT FORGET to use the SPIROMETER every hour or as your surgeon instructions.  Anyways, I am home, aleady had my post-op appointment.  My wonderful surgeon took out my drain tube and said that I am doing great!  So, I now join those of you already on the LOSERS BENCH...to the "remodel" me..!

Hello All, 
Yes, surgery on 9/22/08 at 8:30 am.  I am excited and scared at the same time.  I have not posted anything in about a month or so. 

August was a very difficult month for our family. I am the oldests of 4 sisters.   My sister (2nd born)  passed away August 14th, after a very couragous 6 year battle against breast cancer.  She was only 45 years old.  She was very loved by all and leaves behind 2 sons, 9 and 16 years old and her wonderful husband.  My parents, other two sisters and I, along with her husband and sons still cannot believe that she is gone.  She was such a fun loving, free spirit !

The reason for this post is my surgery is at the same hospital where she passed.  We spent alot of time there, especially, her last 4 days not leaving her bedside.  My pre-admission testing and nutritional class was Sept. 2nd.  All the emotions of August 14  came rushing back to me that day.  I know I am doing the right thing for me and my sister was very excited about my decision for WLS.  But, I am now scared about my own mortality.  I am sure under the circumstances this is a normal reaction.   Has anyone experienced something like this so close to their WLS?  Any encouraging thoughts is greatly appreciated!

I know, I know....it's still 6 weeks away.  But, I'm sure 9/22/08  will come quickly!  The month of August will fly by because of all the hoop-la involved with my son's wedding at this end of this month.  Then, there are a few family birthdays in the first couple of weeks of Sept.  So, in no time at all 9/22 will be here..!!  I'm getting so excited!!

Well, after months of going thru the process, psych eval., initial consult, nutritional classes and insurance approval....I finally have a surgery date...Sept. 22, 2008!!!  I am sooo excited!

I know the wait will be worth it....but I want to start this journey (rebirth) now.  Our son is getting married August 31.  I really want to be on my way to the "new me" by then.  I have already started my own pre-surgery weight loss plan.  Just feeling a bit down that I have not gotten a date yet.....

Waiting on a date...!!!