Gordobl

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I am not sure why I do not blog.  The whole social networking world is kind of lost on me.  I am not sure if I am uncomfortable because I am a private person (hmmm in person I am not) or if I am just sensitive to my information being in a world wide public forum.

Anywho, I am very excited by my progress.  I am now in a size 12 pant!  I began this journey in a size 18 / 20 W.  It is still difficult to look at my reflection and accept/see a normal size person.  I know this is common.  But somehow it seems like such a personal issue.

I still would like to take about 30 more pounds off.  My scale is broken so I have not weighed in about a month.  I kind of like this.  I was a little obsessed about the scale.

OK, this is 4 paragraphs more than I would ever write.  :) 

Ciao
BG

So I went out to dinner with my husband yesterday to role play how I am going to handle this coming week.  I will be traveling to 4 states visiting 4 customers with a group of co-workers.  I wanted to play act this since I am still on the full liquid diet.  What I have found is wait staff and dining partners are uncomfortable when part of the dining party do not eat.  The waiter was totally trying to bring me something else because I only ate 2 ounces of broth from a cup of soup.  I kept having to explain to him my stomach is upset and I am fine and NO I do not want him to bring me anything else, lol. 

I have been considering weight loss surgery for approximately a year now.  I have researched and read about all the options.  After speaking with my Primary Care Doctor she recommended me to Dr. Hamn. 
I have attended seminars with a couple of friends and listened to the pre and post operative stories and experiences.
Now it was time to make a decision for myself.  I met with Dr. Hamn twice.  Within 30 days I decided to proceed, scheduled my pre-op test and surgery. 

I have decided to have the Gastric Sleeve WLS.  I feel that it is the right solution for me. I am nervous and excited at the same time.  This will be the first time I have had a surgery other than a shot of cortosone near the spine and sciatic nerve for swelling in my legs and ankles and pain in my legs. 

I have a wonderful, supportive husband and friends.  I look forward to my new lifestyle.

Ciao for now.