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   I have been meaning to post but haven't got around to it. My surgery went great. I was so impressed with Dr. Dally and all the people at the hospital. I only had 1 small issue with my surgery, I didn't pass the dye test and had to stay an extra day. I had no problem with it since Dr. D was making sure once I got home I would be able to drink (sip sip sip)! I am very happy with my weight loss and and so pleased EVERY DAY with my decision to do this. I was struggling with eating early on but I am learning and doing so each day. I learn something new about my body.

I have gone from a size 24(tight) to a 18 and I even found a size 16 that fits but I think the clothing company is very generous with their sizing :) I just noticed that I am 1/2 way to goal and I am almost 10 weeks out. I just can't believe it. I am eating the foods that I love and still I can lose each week. It's amazing!! I do have a hard time (still) getting all my vitamins in but I will be working on getting better with this. I have a follow up appointment with Dr. D on Wednesday so we will see what he has to say.

Lately I have been exercising more and I am finally feeling like I am getting more energy. Everyone at work keeps telling me how good I look and it makes me want to keep it up!

Thats all for now. I hope to write again soon!

Today is my big day. I will be leaving for the hospital in 2 hours. I didn't sleep as much as I wanted to last night. Oh well I think I will be sleeping enough today that I will make up for it Ha ha! I have my wonderful family here helping me out. I am excited for my journey but mostly worried about being in pain! I want to be strong but know that pain and I do NOT mix well :) My surgery is schedueled for 11:15 today! How fun :) Talk to you on the flip side!

I have lost a little over 14 Lbs since starting the skim milk diet on 9/1.  I hope to lose a couple more pounds before Tuesday. I am done with work until I0/20. I am glad I have this time before my surgery so I can focus on ME and rest and not feel so busy and crazy. My Mom arrived Thursday evening to stay with me and help me out. My husband took a few days off but Mom is here to keep me going :) I love having her around and wish she lived closer. Yesterday I took her and my Husband to Panda for lunch and I sat there and drank water while they enjoyed their food. I took Patrick to work and Mom and I went shopping. I bought a new outfit for my niece Macy and mom bought a lot of stuff to take home with her. Then we went to get a pedicure and our nails done. That was nice and relaxing to sit in the big comfy massaging chairs. Very relaxing. Then we went shopping at my work and I got to see my friend Kim. I love our friendship. I haven't seen her in a couple days and she said she could already tell I have have lost some weight. That is encouraging and exciting! I started to get a little sore throat on Thursday and called my surgeons office on Friday morning to see what they thought. The nurse called back and told me that as long as I don't have a fever and I'm not congested that they will go ahead with the surgery. I just pray that staying home and relaxing and drinking plenty of fluids these next few days will help me out a little! I CAN NOT GET SICK! My Mom flew here from overseas. I hope I do well. I hope for minimal pain (doesn't everyone hope for that?). I hope to write 1 more time before surgery. We will see. . .

I just uploaded some photos of me. I start my milk diet today which means 3 weeks until surgery! I have been feeling very nervous and scared lately. I am doing good with taking my vitamins so thats good. I hope these next few weeks fly by! My last day of work is 9.16.09.

I have been thinking about what I am looking forward to the most after my surgery.

1. Having more energy! (in the long run)

2. Buy smaller cute clothes.

3. Shop at Victoria Secret  and buy more than just body spray and lotion!

4. Hopefully have my cycle become regular and ovulate on my own. (I have PCOS)

5. Prepare my body for a pregnancy 12+ months down the road. ( I hope and pray)

6. To be healthy.

7. Enjoy a new way of eating for my new way of life.

This is all I have for now.. More to come :)

8/4/09

I had my last of my 6 month appointments on July 1st. I met with my surgeon on 7/30/09 and was approved for my surgery on 8/4/09. My surgery is scheduled for September 22ND 2009!! I am so excited. I am very surprised that I was approved so quickly! I'm not complaining just shocked! They told me they could get me in on the 25Th of August but my mom wouldn't be able to make it in time so September it is. I start my Milk diet on 9/1/09 :) That's all for now. I am going to try and post some pics soon along with my measurements.

I had my 2nd sleep study this past Thursday and I found out I do have sleep apnea. I never in a million years would have thought I had this.  I should be hearing soon on when I will be getting a CPAP machine. I am in my 4th month of a 6 month supervised weight loss program that my insurance CIGNA requires to be able to have the surgery. I have my next appointment on May 12th. I am very excited:) I also will be scheduling my psych evaluation in may. I can't believe how fast this time is going! My Husband has his 1st appointment scheduled for May so we will be doing this together!