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Well I am almost 3 months out and down 51 lbs.  Very happy with my results so far.  Loving being able to go biking with my kids and hubby.  Looking forward to going to the beach this weekend.  It is so much better now that I can do more and be more active.  My husband and I are looking into joining a gym together.  Ready to start adding tone to the muscles.  Especially my flbby thighs!  lol.  Hope everyone is enjoying their summers!

Well I am feeling really good today!  I have lost a total of 38lbs since preop, and 18lbs since surgery day.  I am very happy with those numbers.  I went to the Dr. on Thursday and he was very pleased with my progress, even called me a superstar patient.  Gotta like that.  I was cleared to get back into the pool so on Wednesday I am back to working out.  I can't tell you how happy I am with my choice and it is very exciting to know that this is just the beginning.  FYI Healthy Choice fudgesicles are awesome 4 grams protein and fiber too!  Only a few grams of sugar.   Only thing I am waiting for is to sleep on my stomach again.  Tried and ended up sore for 3 days after so I will deal with sleeping on my back for awhile longer.

I haven't been able to sit down with the computer for more than a few minutes.  I am 17 days out from my RNY and Gall Bladder removal and I have lost 13lbs so far.  Very happy with that. 

As for my surgery itself, all went textbook until the 2nd day my pain meds weren't working for me and it took awhile to get switched in the interem I developed fluid in my left lung so I had respitory therapy and stayed an extra night in the hospital.  Dr. Chebli was AWESOME!  He came in on Sat night when I was having issues at 9:30.  I had to have a cat scan and a GI test to see if it was a leak or the lung.  He wanted to make sure that I was okay before he headed home.  Evergreen hospital was great, the staff was remarkable and I had no complaints about how they treated me.  My husband was able to stay with me at the hospital.  My surgery was on Friday and I went home on Monday afternoon.

Since I have been home my biggest complaint was that I couldn't get comfortable.  Finally on Sat, I got on OH and looked up what to do for the pulling pain I was having because I am off of the pain meds and realized what the binder they sent home with me from the hospital was for...much better now! 

I have discovered that I like foods I never liked before refried beans, oatmeal, chili.  It is so crazy.  And on top of that I don't like any berry or cherry flavored things anymore.  Taste and learn.  The easiest way for me to get in my fluids is drinking decaf ice tea.  Well I am getting tired right now so off I go and I will be back soon.

Tomorrow is the big day!  So I am packing, prepping and getting everything ready. (including painting my toenails ;o)
We leave the house at 5am!  So hopefully I will get some sleep tonight.  Glad that the bowel prep is over.  That Magnesium Citrate is horrible... gak!  It will all be worth it though I know I am doing the right thing for myself.

Make room on the loser's bench I am on my way!

Okay so I am in the super clean mode getting the house ready for when I am down and out.  I actually rearranged our bedroom and started painting it today hoping to finish it tomorrow, then going to start packing my bag for Friday. 

I think my hubby is going a little crazy with me and the having to have everything organized before I head in but knowing that I won't be able to help with the cleaning and such for awhile I don't want things to get out of hand.  Although my two kiddos are great little helpers.  My daughter who is almost 9 asked me today how long I wouldn't be able to help out with the cleaning I said oh I don't know it could be months!!  LOL wink wink!!  She didn't like that too much.

Okay well it's back to the grind I go!  Have a great Monday everyone~

So since my surgery was rescheduled (had to wait for one more blood test result)  I am now going in on Friday the 30th!  Started preparing today by going to get some of the groceries that I will need.  Tomorrow I am heading to Target to get my other supplies.  Not wanting to forget anything gotta get things in control for while I am out of it.  Kiddos and hubby included. :o)

  I am sooo happy!!!  My case manager called me this morning to tell me I am approved!!  I have been waiting soo long and now my surgery is only a few weeks away!!  April 12th and a new healthier me is getting soo close!  I can't wait to be on the losers bench.

I started my pre op diet and have lost 4lbs so far.  Lots of protein shakes and water, not to mention decaf tea!  Lifesaver.

I am so tired of all of the insurance hoops you have to jump through and can't wait for that part to be over and be on the losers bench!

Right now I am almost done with my 6 months of weighing in with the Dr. before submitting to the ins.  Crazy thing is the ins. said I can not lose hardly anything or I won't qualify for the surgey!!  Geez, that's a first!  Last weigh in is next Tues March 9th!!