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Started having issues with A-Fib again.  Just when I thought I would be coming off some meds - I'm put back on two more.  After being on the meds for about a week, my heart rate was low (42-45) and the Cardiologist cut me back on the meds and I need to see him in a month.  With over 120 lbs dropped so far, I thought the heart issues had gone away. Oh well.................what's a girl to do !

Leaving for a mini-vacation down to Dutch Country (Lancaster, PA) tomorrow.  Went out over the weekend cause I desperately needed new jeans.  FIT INTO 18-20 JEANS !!!!  I am soooooo happy.  It's a total of 117 lbs. GONE !  Anyone want my size 28-30 jeans !!! LOL  I think even my sister is getting a little envious ! 
I need to be careful cause I find myself grazing a lot - especially at night watching TV.  I try to eat a good dinner but only get a little in and then that's it - I know I will feel lousy if I keep on going.  Then later on I feel hungry or is it head hunger ?  Old habits are hard to break. 

So I had an appt Aug 5th with the NUT and NP.  I am a little discouraged that the weight loss has only been 72 lbs since surgery (95.5 all together).  I am losing very slowly and some weeks do not lose at all.  I cannot keep my fluid intake up and have a hard time getting my protein in.  I cannot tolerate any protein shakes.  YUCK    I try to get exercise in, but there are only so many hours in the day.  I do feel great and have a lot of energy.  I was measured at this appt and have lost 10" at each area (shoulders, chest, waist,  hips, thighs and biceps).  I am constantly out buying clothes and as the seasons start to change will be buying even more !  I am happy with my progress so far but want more lbs to come off !  I always said that plastic surgery was not an option but lately.......... I hate the flab under my arms the most !  

Well it has been awhile since I posted any news.  I am a little over four months out and this last week has probably been the best I have been feeling since surgery in Dec.  I am disappointed with the weight loss so far.  Seems like the last 3-4 weeks I have been stalled with really no change at all.  I have an appt. on April 30th to see the NP and NUT.  Also will have my first set of blood work done since surgery.  I am curious to see what that shows as I haven't been as faithful as I need to be (or should be) with my vitamins, supplements and protein drinks.  Hair loss has been so much the last few weeks that I am surprised there is anything left on my heard !

Well... I did end up in the Hospital on the 18th for fluids by IV.  What a long 6 hours waiting for that bag to empty.  It did help a little and I felt better over that weekend.  I have gotten my fluid intake up to about 35-40 ounces a day.  I know it should be more and I'm trying as best I can.  I cannot believe how hard it is to even drink !

I cannot believe it's been 4-1/2 weeks already.  I am having trouble eating and drinking.  Always feeling sick to my stomach.  NUT said if I didn't increase my fluid in-take daily that the next step would be back in the Hospital for IV's.  I just cannot explain to people how I feel.  This is just sooooooo hard.

Well - it's been 8 days since surgery.  I had a real rough 5-6 days after coming home.  So far this has not been easy for me........

Okay - I'm starting to freak !  I cannot believe that the 10th is approaching so quickly.  Where did the word "nervous" come from ?  If you look at the definition of the word, it goes from "easily agitated" to "unpredictably excitable".  Do I feel either of these ????  NO !  SCARED S--T is more like it !  LOL  OK - promise to share more of these feelings in the next few days ......................

I cannot believe that in 11 more days I will be in LGH making the biggest change of my life.  I am so scared, but also to the point where I want this done and over with in order to put all the apprehensiveness and anxiety behind me. 

Ok- Just found out that Dec. 10th is going to be "THE DAY" !  and I am already nervous..............