Robin W.

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27 pounds until goal.  I've got blood work then a follow up appointment at the end of the month :)

I finally hit it a few weeks ago, and I'm weigning in at 190, which is 66 pounds down in almost 3 months!  I feel good, but cold.  I'm not really tired anymore, and I'm consciously working on the exercise thing.  i bought a few clothes, but I have a hard time going into the regular section (not plus), and buying a 16.  In my mind, I'm still at 22/24.  I've got to post some newer pictures.  I know in my mind that I've lost and that it is working, but I still wake up afriad it will fail, that I will fail.  I'm going to keep following the rules of exercise, protein, and water as best as I can.  i hate protein drinks, but have been trying to get as much as I can from what little I can eat.  Things are definitely looking up!

The title says it all.  that's where I'm at.  Things are going really well, but I really need to learn better at eating slowly.  That is so hard for me, especially now that I can eat more normal things.

Today, I got into size 16 Tommy Hilfiger jeans I have not worn since 2000.  that was my wow moment :)  It felt really good.  I still wake up worrying that it would not work, that the surgery won't help me.  I know in my head that is not true, but I want it so bad, that I'm terrified of failing.

I don't know...I'm going to stick with it, exercise, and track my food...it will be done :)

I got home around noon today, and I feel ok.  It's a little hard to get around the house, but I'm ok.  I'm keeping a notebook to track my intake, since I don't have a nurse on which to rely!  I've changed my dressing on my drain, and am laid out on the couch with my dog.  I get up every hour for about 20 minutes and just putter around the house.  I'm hanging in there. 

Cheated again last night with some healthy choice chicken breast...this really sucks.  I'm hungry. 

Merry Christmas!  Santa has already come through here, and we're hanging out, getting ready for bed.  I'm on day three of the pre-op liquid diet, and I'm so hungry.  I cheated a little yesterday, having some cheese in my scrambled egg beaters.  I feel guilty about that, especially because it's so weak, but I'm really trying.  I've been drinking more water and shakes.  Hopefully, I will not feel so hungry after Thursday!  Only 2 more days to go...

I went to see Dr. Chung yesterday. I got my pre-op appointments and the shopping list for my pre and post op diet. I have to do a LD for five days...not as bad as I thought! It's going to suck, but I have to keep my eye on the prize! I just have to work out the details for my pups while I'm in the hospital, as my family is staying in a hotel near the hospital. Only 9 more days!!!

My approval showed online last night, and I called this morning...I've GOT A DATE!!!!! December 27, 2007, which means the five day liquid diet will be over Christmas, but I don't care...I'm so happy about this! Now, to prepare!

I saw Dr. Chung today, and I was impressed. He was so nice! They are putting in for the authorization today, and I should hear in a few days, according to the doctor. He said he can fit me in before Christmas...WOW, that's fast!! I hope so! I'm definitely praying on this one. Watch this space...