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Well it has been awhile since I posted.  I was off work for 2 1/2 wks and then only come back part time.  I did great during surgery and was only in the hospital 24 hrs.  It has been a journey so far.  Eating ok I guess.  A little nausea and not eating a whole lot.  I have lost 35lbs so far which my doctor thinks it should be more. I did finally feel like exercising.  I am going to swim 2 to 3 times a week and that has seemed to help.  Still get very tired in the afternoon.  I really thought this would be easier, but you know the mind.  It likes to play games and tricks.  I am dealing with not being able to eat my favorites and the things that I crave and I have tried do not taste anything like what they did before surgery.  My roommate and I are now staying about the same weight so that makes it fun to be able to wear some of the same clothes.  We are shaped different so she can wear some things smaller than I can, but that's ok.  Anyway, I am doing ok and learning to eat different and slower is the key.

Well I must get back to work.  Will post when something more to talk about.

Merry Christmas to all.

Hello Everyone,
Well I have been on a strict diet now for 5 days and have lost 8lbs.  I am happy about that.  I still need to lose about another 10 is what I would like.  I am finding it not to hard except those head games that say its ok just one little bite.  It won't hurt.  But I am sticking to this because I don't want anything to mess this surgery up.  I am getting a little excited but not nervous yet.  I have to much to do before I leave next Wednesday (15th).  I am trying to finish painting (hallway).  Complete the 3rd room that I have remodeled this year.  Boy what a big project.  Never again.  Am too old for all the stress and they messy house.

I am fighting an ear infection, trying to get it cleared up before surgery.

Well, nothing else new for now.  Will update before I leave for surgery.

Okay this is my second day of mostly liquids and some veggies.  I lost 3lbs yesterday.  I have 12 days til surgery and have to lose some weight.  I know I procrastenated on starting.  I am getting where I leave everything until the last minute.  Didn't use to be like that.  Old age I guess.  HaHa.

Everything is going ok.  Wish I had more energy right now though. I have so much to do in the next 12 days.

More Later.

I weighed this morning and to my shock I was at 264 was 258 when I last saw the surgeon.  Have got to get pounds off by the 15th no Nov. or he is not going to want to do surgery.  But I know I will do it.  Must start exercising as well.  That is the hardest to find time.

Not to bad so far but I'm only 1/2 day into the 2 wk liquids.  But I know with God's help and the much needed help of my roommate and good friend I will make it.  I might get grouchy or complain from time to time, but I have a goal and that is where my eyes are set.

I am getting excited now that it is only 2 wks.  I still have alot to complete with my remodel at home but I will somehow manage to get through this as well.

Not much else new right now. 

Well tomorrow will be 2 wks til surgery.  Tomorrow I am starting on mostly liquids so that I can lose some weight and get used to liquids only for a while.  I am excited, but now I was told that a couple of my friends are worried that I won't be successful because I don't eat healty now.  I am not a big veggie eater.  I know it will be hard, but I told them why would I pay $24k for this surgery and not make it work.  I would be crazy.

Well til next time nothing much new.

Hello Everyone,

Today makes 3 wks until surgery.  I am getting very excited and somewhat nervous.  I am just so tired of being overweight and I cannot seem to lose anything.  I am so ready for this to help me get on the losing side.

Not really much to say so until next time.