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and feeling really good. Just from the liquid diet alone I'm down 20 pounds which is exciting. I am experiencing some mild pain in the incision sites, but it's slowly loosening up and making it easier to get out of bed and what not. But without the meds, the pain is unforgivable.. I am just in so much pain. I find myself sleeping a lot. I'm being discharged today which makes me happy because I get rid of the IV which i can absolutely live without... I'm gonna try and get some rest or some walking in...We'll see how this goes..

So, I really haven't been good with keeping this updated, never was into journaling, but I think it is important to try and document this journey. I've been on liquids now since Tuesday- and my mind is telling me that I am craving food. My body has really given me problems with the whole inability to eat solid foods thing, but my mind is on over drive. It takes every ounce of will that I have not to stop in somewhere and get something.

But I have to just keep thinking of the end result, my vision, my future, and everything I've worked so hard to achieve.
I'm a big girl- always have been, and shockingly this (380 pounds) is not the heaviest I have weighed in my 20 years, how sad is that? I'm ready for this surgery. I just have to make it through tomorrow and Sunday, and I'm gold.

I've spent the week trying to keep busy and out of the house. I would sleep in, and plan one big errand or event to keep me thinking about everything besides jello and popsicles. I succeeded- because the week flew. It's amazing to me how many people are supportive of what I'm doing. There are some that are skeptical, feel that I can do it another way. And maybe this is true, but at this time in my life, I can't rely on the maybes- I need certainty and promise.

Tomorrow I work all day. Sunday my little sister's mom is coming in, and Monday at nine a.m I will be working my way through admitting. My life and my ability make it the most I can will be reborn. I am looking forward to leaving behind what was, and embracing what will be.

Congrats to all who have taken the step, and changed their lives. And good luck to all those who are considering it.

So, I got a date. Which is really exciting!!! May 19th 2008- I am counting down. I'm so excited, and fortunate. I can't wait for classes to start in the fall, and for people to be in awe of who it is I really am.

So i went to the seminar- i ended up going to an earlier one- this last monday. and one of the surgeons presented all the different types of surgeries. Now, mercy isn't the best hospital by any means for this surgery- but they are pretty good. very good success rate, and huge on the before and after care, education and support.

I have a one on one appointment with him on the 31 of july. it's reallly far away, but better late than never. hoepfully i can get everything kinda planned out b4 i go back to school. i might be able to have the surgery as early as october- but def december- that is if he decides to take me on. kepp your fings crossed for me!

i called Mercy Hospital, and it seems like they will accept the medical card for all intents and purposes. I have a seminar there on the 19th. I hope some magic could happen, bc i am definitly in need!

Well I called my insurance, and they said clear as day- that my insurance will cover as long as it is medically necessary- which it is. I'm getting lap band yall. I am excited!!! Okay- on to the doc. appointment. wish me luck.