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I had my 1 month post-op follow-up Friday. The visit went well. My surgeon said too many people fail at this because they rely too heavily on the surgery versus lifestyle change and exercise. He released me to go to the gym and strongly admonished me that now is the time to begin changing my metabolism. I was 244 pre-liquid diet and was 214 on Friday. I am pleased.     I also had an appointment w/my PCP. She eliminated 1 of my blood pressure medications. I was very pleased with that. Hopefully soon I will be able to stop taking my other blood pressure med.

Hi all.....

I want to take this time to thank everyone for thinking of me and for sending me well-wishes.  Today is the 1st day I have been back on my computer, and it meant so much to me to see everyone's comments.  Once again...thank you everyone. 

Each day I feel better and better.  I began my protein on Friday, but I have been unable to meet my 70-90 gram requirement.  Hopefully I will have more success today.  

 

Tomorrow is my day.  The liquid diet was very easy for me.  I finally acquired a taste for the protein shakes.

I asked my surgeon about pouch size and RNY length.  And as I learned on this site and others, many doctors do adjust the sizes.  My surgeon does as well according to BMI.  I am a little concerned about this (mine will be larger and longer), but I trust him implicitly.  The size adjustment  makes sense. 

I appreciate everyone who took time to write and comment on my photos, blogs, and discussion topics.  The information gained from this site has been invaluable.  I have learned so much and am so thankful I finally took time to join.

The next time I post I will be sitting on the loser's bench!

I completed my pre-ops and my class yesterday - six more days until surgery.  I am still searching for a protein drink I can tolerate. 

Today is day four. 

Yesterday I had my endoscopy.  I have a hernia, unbeknownst to me.  It will be fixed when I have surgery.  I am still trying to find a protein I like.  So far, Jay Robb egg white is the one I think I can adjust to.

I think I am ready.  I have purchased several different types of protein in order to find what will be my favorite.  I'm ready.

My surgeon's office called yesterday to confirm my pre-ops. I now find it has been easier for me to be everyone else's cheerleader than my own.  I am not accustomed to this mixture of emotions.  I like things controlled, researched,  predictable, and orderly.  The unknown I don't like.  So, I am relying on the wisdom and experience of those who are already progressing through this journey.  Thank goodness for OH.

I will have RNY on November 17th.  My 8 month journey has just been condensed into a 1 month journey.  Thank you God, Dr. Sherman, his staff, and Aetna for making this possible.

Praise the Lord.  My surgeon's office just called, and I have been approved.  I am so thankful.

Tomorrow will be the beginning of week 2.  I would not be so concerned if only I had scheduled my yearly exam, and then I would have everything I needed in the way of documentation.  I am praying for favor and sincerely celebrating everyone's weight loss successes.