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Day 2 - Home from the hospital - Things are going quite well.  I don't really have pain except when I try to sleep.  I am a side or stomach sleeper and normally like to lay on my left side where the drain is place...

Luv the shoes!!

I Finally Crossed Over!! - I am officially on the loser's bench!!!!  I had a successful surgery on Tuesday, July 12th at George Washington University Hospital.  My surgeon was Dr. Juliet Lee, who by the way ...

Yes, it really did. I'm still a little nauseous but made it through the...

Thanks much, I am so excited.

5pm call from the hospital! - After being excited all day, my surgery time has been changed to 9:45am from the earlier change of 7:15am...ugggh.  But I know that God knows best.   

Citrate of Magnesium - Bowel Prep - For all those out there who are preparing for surgery in July and who have to do a bowel prep...here are few tips that I've gotten from OH and they worked.  1:  Keep Citrate of ...

Citrate of Magnesium - Bowel Prep - For those of you who have already had WLS or any type of surgery involving the stomach you will understand.  For the newbies out there all I can say is that it pays to do your rese...

Less Than 24 Hours Away - Ahhhh, it seems as if it has taken so long to get so far.  My surgery is scheduled for tomorrow at 9:15am.  I've made all the necessary arrangements and am preparing for the bowel ...

CONGRATULATIONS!!! I knew you'd get great results. Don't be...

Getting Ready For Surgery - My surgery is just 5 days away and I'm excited.  Tomrrow I will have been on my liquid diet for 4 weeks and I'm so tired of it but I have to do it.  I just can't wait to get to the...

That is phenomenal, congratulations. I hope that I can be a...

Congrats on getting approval and your date. My surgery is July 12th...

No help at home - I'm having my surgery on 7/12 and won't have any help when I get home.  I'm trying to make my bedroom surgery ready, so that everything I'll need is right there.  What are somethin...

You are getting closer and closer. Hang in there and before you know...

Welcome to OH, you will love it. It has been extremely helpful to me...

PreOp Liquid Diet Week 1 - Day 1 Today was very hard!  I was hungry most of the day. Although I didn't have a headache or a growling stomach, food was everywhere. Listening to the entire office discussing...

Good luck in your journey and remember it is worth it.

Remember God is in the blessing business and he will take care of...

Got approved in 24 hours and scheduled for July 12 - Tomorrow I start my liquid diet for 4 weeks and i start getting ready.  Send me any words of wisdom or encouragement you can give.  Thanks.

APPROVED!!!! - I got my approval from my insurance company!!  I am praising and thanking God for this victory!    I'm so excited I can't stop smiling. 

One Step Closer -  I had my 2nd pre-op consult with my surgeon today and she has cleared me to have my paperwork submitted to my insurance company.  She says that should happen by Wednesday or so.  ...

Thanks for the encouraging words. I'm playing the waiting game,...