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I had my one month post op appointment today and overall I feel it went pretty good. I have lost 22 pounds so far, yea me! I have to admit, I was a little disappointed that it wasn't more, but I will take anything I can get! I am just thankful that I am losing SOMETHING! My labs came back fine except for my protien. The PA did say that my protien levels are on the low side of normal, and that I need to work on getting more protien into my diet. She suggested some powders and drinks that I can get to help boost my intake. I also asked that if not getting enought protien woudl have kept me from losing more, she didn't straight out say yes, but she did mention that protien helps to build muscle and muscle helps to burn fat, soooooo....
I went to the vitamin shoppe and bought some nectar fuzzy navel to add to my crystal lite, so that should boost me up to what I need to be at. I have also been cleared to start strength training ( yeah!) so I will be hitting the weights tomorrow! 
Until next month!

Well today will mark one week unitl my surgery day. I cannot believe it is almost here. I am not scared, yet, but I am sure it will hit me soon enough. I have had weepy moments with my boys and moments of worry where I am afraid that something will happen, but I am 100% sure that everything is going to be OK. Heck I have made it through two c-sections and having my gall bladder removed, so why should this be any different. 
I also have this weird feeling that this is meant to be. Why else would everything have gone so smoothly for me? At least that is what I am telling myself, LOL! I do not go to church but I do beleive in God and a higher power, and I believe that (hopefully) if I was not meant to do this for myself and my family, then there would have been a lot more obstacles in my way. 
So I am starting to get ready for after surgery. I have got my protien powders and vitamins all set to go and I have got my Medical bracelet. I just need to stock up on some suger free jello and beverages as well as purcahse a food processor. I am excited!!!!

Woo Hoo!!!
I cannot believe it, this has all happend so fast!
I got the call today from Dr. Coates office... I have been approved and I have scheduled my surgery for February 15th.

I am so nervous and excited...now I have to start preparing for everything!!!

Thank you God!!!

Well, I have my final required Doctor appointment today, a history and physical, and then my Dr. will submit the request to my insurance!!! Holy Moly!!!
I am so excited and scared and happy and, and...Yeah!!!
Just so many emotions are going through my head, and I haven't even been approved yet, I will probably fall apart if and when it happens.

I find myself Day Dreaming about what it will be like to be slender and healthy again ( yes I actually was at one time in my life). I just cannot wait!

I have not been here for very long, and I am already feeling at home. I love reading all the post and looking at everyone's  profiles. it is really helping me feel strong in my decision for WLS. Although, reading the Memorials do make it hard and make me start to second guess myself, but I know that it is a very small chance to have complications from the procedure. I also did notice that many on the Memorial site passes on from reasons not caused by WLS. Of course my condolences go out the the Families and Friends of these folks, but it does ease me a little bit. Is that too callous of me too say?? Because I mean no offense by it at all, so if I have offended anyone, please forgive me, it was not my intentions.

My new Friend Sabrina has suggested that I attend Decembers WLS support group. Being a newbie it will be a great experience to talk to all those folks who are pre and post op. The more information I can get the better, and the more support too!!!

I have taken the first step. I called Dr. Coirin's office to have them send me an information packet and to have me attend a seminar on Dec. 14th. I am excited. I keep checking the Dr.'s website and reading everyone's experiences and looking at the before and after photos and I want to cry. I want to be happy and look healthy and be healthy. I want to enjoy life with my boys and be a Mom they can be proud of. Most of all, I want to be me again.