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As of today, Nov 18, 2009 I have lost 75 lbs and 47.5 inches. I can wear a size 14 jeans and L Tshirt. I have accomplished my goals. I can cross my legs, tie my shoes, wear my husbands t shirts, chase my grandsons and play, slide, and climb with them at the park.

On Friday, Nov 13, 2009, I sent to see my PCP and was taken off of insulin.

What a great life. I am so blessed to have so far, a successful journey and I thank God every day of my life.

Surgery went very well. Dr V had to clean up alot of scar tissue from the lap band leak but he said once he got that mess cleaned up, the sleeve was a breeze. Surgery on Monday, March 9 at 9am and I was out of there on Wednesday by 11:00 am.  Was out of work until March 23. Had a great recovery. No problems at all. Usual tiredness and soreness.
I lost 15 lbs on my 2 week pre op diet. Lost another 15 as of today so a total of 30 lbs in less than 6 weeks.
Next appt with Dr V on April 6. Hopefully will get put on soft foods and work up to regular foods. I'm now getting in around
90-95g of protein a day. Trying to get in all my water but very hard to do. Walking on treadclimber and riding bike as time and energy allows. Hopefully will be able to start going back to the YMCA at lunch time soon.

Today I start my 2 week liquid diet. I sure hope I can do this. I know how important it is to shrink my liver and lose as much weight as possible before surgery on March 9. So here we go

February 16, 2009

Finally a date. March 9 2009!!! I don't know how I feel. My emotions have decided to take a ride on a huge roller coaster.
I start my 2 week liquid diet on Feb 23 and I DO know how I feel about that. DREAD!! lol
I'll do it though! I want this more than anything in the world! If I should die because of this surgery, I will die a happy person.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Wednesday January 21 2009

Well finally!!! Got word yesterday that I'm approved for the surgery. I've been so worried because BCBS does not normally cover the sleeve but Dr. V knew how to get it done!

I've been very depressed and discouraged thinking they may deny the claim due to the economy and wanting to hold on to their money. I wasn't even coming to the forums.

Yesterday I was elated when I got the news. Today I seem to be kind of sad. I'm just an emotional wreck right now.
Maybe I should schedule an appt with my physcologist? I think I'll wait until I have a surgery date and see if that brings me out of this funk. Maybe it's because of the lap band failure. Who knows.

Anyway, I am very glad this journey is finally progressing. Hopefully this time next year I will be a HOT GRAMMA lol

Well I finished my appts on Monday 11/3 with the NUT and the Fitness ladies. They both cleared me for surgery and will be writing their letters in the next 2 weeks. Then all paperwork goes to BCBS for approval.
I'm getting so very excited!! Hope I get the surgery by the end of this year.
I'm going to Italy in October 2009 and would love to be at least under 200.
WOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

October 17,2008 - Starting weight 275.8
On 10/1/08 Had Nutrition/Fitness class.
Been on the high protein low carb low fat diet and started going to the gym Mon Wed and Fri for weight/strength training. Started doing treadclimber and stationary bicycle at home on Tues Thurs and Sat.
As of 10/15 down to 268.

Had my endoscopy yesterday at Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. V said everything looked great!!
Don't know what they used to put me to sleep but it was wonderful lol!
I said, "Give me some more of that" haha
 

Well I had my Upper GI this morning. GAG. I hate that barium stuff.
Then I had my Fitness/Nutrition class. Very informative. It's time now to get my head straight and get the show on the road. I have to start logging what I eat and when I exercise.I will do cardio at home on the treadclimber and bicycle and I'm going to join the YMCA down the street and go at lunch time and do the weight machines.
My next appt in on Monday, Oct 6 for the Endoscopy. Then nothing else
until 10/30.
Keeping my fingers crossed that all tests are normal.

FINALLY!!! All appts are scheduled. The last one's are my fitness and nutrition appts. They are on Nov 3. Then it's insurance approval time. Hopefully it will all go well and I can have my surgery before the end of the year. KEEPING MY FINGERS CROSSED!!!!!