Catherine Cook

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I have not added many posts since my surgery. I don't know why I just get stuck sometimes. Doing well with my weightloss and have lost 109 lbs in 7 months. What a relief. I have a new outlook on life even after the compliments and questions have stopped. Finally, people can recognize me. I am however, much more outgoing and have joined several professional organizations. I am enjoying running with my husband in the evenings. 

Lets look at some of the things I can do now that before I was not able to accomplish such as:

tying my shoe without losing my breath
go up stairs without stopping. 
Run
shop in the teen section
wear my 17 year olds clothes
move the seat in my car to the closest setting and still drive
sleep on my husband's chest
sleep at not and not keep myself up all night snoring
leave food on my plate
wear clothes from 1998 HeHe

I've come a long way. I am very excited about Tuesday. I changed my hair and I think that my self esteem went up 10 times. I am just excited not nervous or scared.

Completed my pre-op appoint and it was effortless wellllllllllllllll, except for the blood draw. It was the worst. Every time the tech changed the vile she pushed the needle in a little further, and then at the end she dripped blood on me. I wasn't even sure she was going to say anything about it and then when she did, my silly self said that that's o.k. Oh yeah, it's o.k. just drip blood on me anytime. I would like to keep every drop of blood that they don't plan on using. But in any case, I thank God that I am healthy and close to my date. I am making plans to complete some work and have even began purchasing some clothes. Mostly size  10-12 because that's the size I desire to achieve. Anything less, and I am looking a little sick . A couple people have dibs on some of my clothes. I don't have many because when I started getting big I trained my 18s to grow to 20-22. HeHe. Stretch you know.  what it worked. 

My husband, daughter and Pastor (sister) will be at surgery with me. My son is only 12 so he will go to school but he is concerned as well. I plan to take off for about 7 days. I should be healed by that time. I will have time to study to get my full mental health license and plan a date in November to complete the test. A goal I have been waiting to accomplish for some time but my mind was preoccupied with this surgery. 

I look forward to developing a workout plan. First in my basement with Billy Blanc (SP) tapes, my treadmill and other equipment. Then, after the first 50 lbs gone, It will be safe to take to the rest of me to the base gym. I used to love raquetball and running and they have several courts and an indoor track. I will be glad when I have full body motion again. I have been suffering from severe back pain lately and cannot take my medication until my surgery is over. I will be happy when I begin getting close to my weight goal as I can start test driving and preparing to get my motorcycle license and my Harley Davidson. 

Pray for me all of you who come to my sight daily HaHa. Well, I can pray for myself too.

Finallyyyyyy, I have received a date. October 16, 2007. I was actually hoping for sooner but to everything there is a time and a season and God's in control of the plan. I am vitamin deficient so I need to concentrate on increasing my iron, A and K. I have already started taking my calcium & vitamins two weeks ago but I have to add iron three times per day and increase foods with K and take A. WooHoo Praise God it has been a long journey (April to October)

Catherine...

Today I told my parents that I was having surgery and it went well!!. My Mom said she thought I could do it on my own but both were pleased that I was doing something about my weight and that I did the research. Now I can proceed knowing that I have the understanding and support of my family. I have also spoken with my Pastor and his wife and they too at first were concerned but I believe that they will support me. It is good to know that I am loved.

Welllll!!! I completed my lab work today, Tuesday September 4, 2007 I will complete my EKG, Thursday, September 6, 2007 I will complete my Chest X-ray, and abdominal ultrasound and the final pre-op is on Monday, September 10, 2007. Charity, the nurse practitioner told me that I should have a date for then end of September. I am very excited. I am anxious to get it done and get it over. I bought my calcium and vitamines today. The dietitian suggested Southbeach Diet products as a good grab and go starter that fits my schedule will it fit my budget for long term is the question. Tuesday I will also begin working out at the gym. Probably start with walking 4 laps each morning. It is very difficult making so many changes in my schedule. I don't know if I am coming or going. However I know that I am not standing still.

Went to my scheduled appointment with the dietition and felt that because of my poor eating habits, I may not get my date as soon as I would have liked. I live on caffeine products and eat out on a daily basis because of my schedule (no because that is how I choose to live). No more excuses now. I will have to begin pushing fluids which my husband reminds me of often. I still have not received my schedled date. I have decided to keep a food log and begin walking which means that I will have to totally alter my work schedule to fit my health lifestyle rather than my lifestyle to fit my work schedule. My gym has a wonderful track that I can begin walking on a daily basis early morning prior to going to work. I will begin with three days per week initially. I am beginning to realized the decision that I am making requires much more self discipline than I have been used to in years. I am willing to do it!!

August 23, 2007

Well I am happy to say that I am finally approved. Don't know what to think except that  I am excited. This has been a problem for me for a long time I am determined and in most areas of my life I am a go-getter. Losing weight was an up hill battle. I am fighting not to get caught up in what "others" will think. I have my nutrition appointment next Wednesday and by that time I should have a date as well. No more stalking the Receptionist and insurance ladies. He-He. I am remodeling my home so why not me as well. My husband is very supportive not overly excited like yeah I'll have ther person I married back. But, more "Honey I'm glad that you got what you wanted. I love him more for that. We will again have working out and being active as a common interest. 

I decided that after I meet my goal of around 110 lbs. I will buy a Harley as a reward. I have been wanting one for about three years. I am also going skydiving. Then I will have to set more goals. Hope to have the Harley for the New Year and the jump will be in late spring early summer. I hope that I don't have much pre-op activity.