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Summer has begun and so has my weight loss.  I have been so happy so far with the results and really just feel like this is a normal way of life.  Within the last week or so I have begun to lose some of my hair but that could be due to not taking the vitamins like I should have been.  I am down to a size 18 bottoms and xl shirts from 24 bottoms and 2x shirts.  I went for my 3 month vist about 2 weeks ago and was told that I am doing well and keep up the good work.  I was a bit concerned with my blood pressure being so low, it was 88/56 but the PA didn't seem to concerned.  

so it has been 3 days since my surgery and each day gets a little bit better.  I was able to shower on my own this morning and have been up out of bed for quite a bit. My new stomach is feeling pretty sore but it is certainly better then 2 days ago. The kids are grossed out my the drain that is coming out of my stomach, it is pretty sick.  I am excited to go to my first week apt. on Tues and have it taken out.  well, that is all for now.

so the date is soon approaching and I am starting to get nervous.  I am worried about what I may miss out on in life but think that there has got to be much that I am missing out on now.  I went to my physical/history yesterday and Tuesday went to the pre-op at Fairview.  During my weight in the secretary told me that we may need to postpone because I was up 5 pounds.  I have been eating more but also just got done with my cycle.  I was not too worried about the weight after meeting with the surgeon because he told me he has only canceled two surgery's and were for big reasons.  I so hope that I get to go through with this and I can't wait for it to be over so I can start my new life and the road to health. 

so Friday I got the letter from insurance that told me I am eligible.  FINALLY..it has been such a long time coming and wow what a difference Fairview is then Gunderson Lutheran.  I had such a difficult time with everything there from start to insurance change that I think it was a sign that I was really meant to seek out another facility.  Finding Fairview has been such a blessing.  Everyone is always so helpful and make me feel the comfort I think I need to know I am going to be great at this! 

As soon as that letter came, I was on the phone with Anna at Fairview to see what now...I had to scan the letter and send them a copy because they hadn't even received it yet.  Once I got that done, she called back and told me to pick a date...I have waited 3 years to hear those words.  So it is set..Mar 3 is going to be the day my life finally takes a much needed turn for the better.  I set up my pre-op, called and set up my history/physical with Clover and set up any other appt. I may need for this month since it is going to go fast with all the things the girls have going on.  I have decided to take off Mar. 3,4,5 and will have Shawna here the next week to watch kids for me so I can get used to this. 

Now all the time I find myself fantasizing about what I am going to look like..I am so excited to start this process...YEAH!  I also have begun to tell some people, I didn't want to but all my daycare families of course concerned when I told them I was going to be having surgery so I shared with them what kind of surgery.  Hopefully, I don't feel the need to tell too many as I don't want people to get the perception or idea that I am taking the easy way out as some people tend to thin.