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I can't believe it has been 3 weeks since I went to Mexico.

It was an awesome experience and I was very impressed with the level of care I received.

I am still a bit swollen in my stomach but from what I can see I really like the results so far.
The fat injections to my face have made a big difference, I don't look sick anymore.

If anyone wants any information on Dr Sauceda, there is a group on OH created by his patients that is very informative.

I will post some updated pics as soon as the swelling goes down, I did post a few on the OH group for Dr S right after surgery.

Its hard to believe its been 10 1/2 months since I had my surgery.

So much has happened this last year.

I have lost over 100 lbs and 16 inches on my waist. I feel like a new person, or rather the old me before I had let myself go.

I am back at the gym and feeling good about myself and I feel so much more secure.

I can go to the store now and buy clothes off the racks and I can fly without worrying if the seatbelt will fit me.  I fit on rollercoasters and I can wear my ex's clothes which amazes me.

People tell me I am thin, its unbelievable.

I am exploring plastic surgery, planning to actually go to Mexico to see Dr Sauceda and get a Lower body lift and my arms done so I feel comfortable in a bathing suit. After all I live in Florida.

Planning on a June 24th or 25th surgery date. Really scared!

More to follow on this later.

It was not nearly as bad as I expected.

I ended up having the RNY, getting my gallbladder removed and they also found an umbilical hernia which they repaired.

I was up and walking the next day.

I passed the leak test so they started me on water the  next day.

I had to stay on oxygen the whole time but it was fine.

The  hospital was excellent, I had a private room, my ex stayed with me the first night and my mom visited everyday.

The pain was not to bad and it was a much easier experience than I expected.

I am home now and feeling ok, I was at the mall earlier today with my mom for a little while but I am tired now so I am going to take a nap.

I finally went to the bathroom for the first time today, lots of fun ha ha.

I lost about 22 lbs in the 2 weeks on the liquid diet before surgery, it will be interesting to see what I lost by the time I go to the dr next week.

I am having a hard time getting in all the protein each day cause I couldnt finish the shakes yesterday or today so I am going to try protein pudding which I got at Vitamin Shoppe today.

Thats all for now.

Its almost here. I can't believe that I am going to do this. I didn't really think this would happen or that I would be approved or that I would have the balls to go thru with it but all of the above has happened.

I have been on my liquid diet for 2 weeks and have lost about 15 lbs. I go on clear liquids tomorrow.

I am so glad my mom is coming to stay with me for a week and really glad that Ralph will stay with me in the hospital.

I have not slept well for the past few nights and hope this cold is gone by Monday morning.

This is the beginning of my new life.

I called Aetna today and they told me I was approved for surgery.

Shortly after , my dr office called to schedule it.

I am scheduled for April 27th.

I am scared to death!

Now we are waiting on Aetna to approve it. Hopefully I should know something by early next week.

It has been 4 months of tests and appointments and now it is in the hands of the insurance company and God.

It has been 4 months since I made the decision to go for the surgery. I just had my last appointment with the nutritionist today and I am have to get some more tests done the week after next and then they can submit to Aetna. I am living in fear right now as I am scared that they will say no and I am scared that they will say yes. I do have a lot of faith that everythng will be ok.

I had my initial visit with Dr. Rosenthal about 3 weeks ago. The visit was much shorter than I expected but I suppose it was because I had attended a 3 hour seminar earlier in the day where all questions were answered. I was half expecting Dr. Rosenthal to tell me I was not a candidate for surgery which he did not. I really didn't think I was fat enough although all the research I had done up to that point showed me i was and the scale did not lie. I just did not feel fat enough but I guess I had been living in denial a long time. I have struggled with drug addiction and was in denial a long time with that so why should I think this was any different.

I met with the nutritionist and insurance specialist last week and I am moving ahead. I also met with the cardiologist who is recommending a stress test. I have this scheduled for next week.

I spent Christmas with my family and i kept thinking to myself I won't have to feel this way again next year god willing.