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It is really funny how I came on OH all the time before surgery, but now I have not been on in awhile.  I have lost 45 lbs since surgery!  I am happy about that, but I feel like it should be more.  I workout almost everyday.  I am disappointed in my doctor's aftercare.  Visits have been rushed and  the dietician has not been there when I come for appointments.  However, I do not have to worry about that much longer.  They are not taking my insurance anymore, so looks like I have to find another doctor.  Aetna sucks! The good news is I am SO happy I had the surgery.  I feel tons better and love that I cannot eat and eat and eat!  I am down from a size 24 to an 18!  YEAH!  I am ready to start shopping at a regular shop...soon I hope.  I am going to try to be better about posting and revisiting.  I do think talking to others and reading their stories is a great deal of help.  Til next time! 

I am doing really well.  I have not thrown up at all...knock on wood.  I have had a hard time with eggs.  I attempted to eat poach eggs.  I am not sure if I was eating too fast or if it was the eggs, but all of a sudden it HURT.  I am going to try to slow down.  I have not had any trouble with sugar thus far.  I was supposed to be on a pureed diet for 8 weeks.  I made it one week, is that wrong?  I have been chewing my food REALLY well.  So far so good.  I have lost 27 lbs so far.  My clothes are much loser.  YEAH!

I am quite surprised how filling Slim Fast Low Carb Diet shakes are.  Two more days to go with protein shakes and then two days of clear fluids.  I am scared to death.  This diet is so hard.  I watched Big Medicine last night, and it was about the importance of the liquid diet.  I needed to see that!

Well, I am now about to start my second week of my pre-op diet.  Everyones is different, so here is what mine is:  one week of 2 slim fast shakes and one lean cuisine a day.  I can have unlimited sugar free popsicles, sugar free jell-o, and broth.  Then week two is all liquids.  This has been so hard for me.  I would love to have a slice of pizza right now.  I keep thinking, what will it hurt.  However, I have such great support.  My sister keeps saying, NO you have to do this.  One thing is for sure, I have been keeping myself busy.  House is clean, laundry is done, and my dogs have been walked.  Not watching TV is another big thing for me.  Before I would sit down, watch some TV and eat.  Not anymore.  I am so exited about surgery and the new me.  I can already feel a transformation.  I am losing weight and exercising everyday.  So far I have lost 7 lbs.  YEAH!  Lord, just get me through next week.  :) 

I have to be under 3 months supervised doctor visits before my insurance will pay for the surgery.  I am in month 2.  I am eagerly awaiting the day I get approval.  I am anxious about not being able to drink with meals and about no more sodas.  I know it is a small price to pay to lose the weight and keep it off.  It is a life change, I am just scared.  My homework for this month is to stop drinking at meals and sodas.  I will let you know how I do. 

My PCP gave me the go ahead to contact the Metabolic Surgery Center in Nashville.  I have scheduled my orientation.  I am excited and scared about the whole process.  In my mind is always my son and him needing me.  Will be there for him after the surgery?  How long will recovery last?  I keep reading about how people will gurgle and throw up.  This worries me a little.  I keep thinking, can I get past all of that?  Can I handle not eating eating?  If you have any words of advice or encouragement, please let me know.  :)  I guess I will get alot of information at the seminar.  We shall see!