Catch Up!!!

I got my referral the last week of August. I have my first orientation tomorrow morning at "Oh God O'Clock". I am ready!
August 23rd 2013 I took my first pictures 232 lbs. Starting weight 235.8 lbs. I am 5' 4". ( idk how to upload pic here but I will figure it out eventualy )
I heard/ read that Kaiser Richmond is anti protein shakes and that I would need to follow the pre op diet and lose 10% of my weight. These are their rules. So i downloaded a binder from a couple years ago with their meal plan included. I have been following it to a T. Lost 11.8 lbs ( i think, not great at math here ) The scale said 224.0 this morning.
I walk ( power walk ) 2x daily for 45min. Keep my food calories under 1200. Drink 100+ oz of water daily.
I have a binder of my medical record, blood work and immunizations. Im up to date on everything.
Im so nervous they will find a reason I can't have a sleeve. I feel like tomorrow is Christmas and I asked for a very large extravagant gift.

I think you should get bonus points for being super prepared and organized!   Good luck tomorrow!!!

What else do you do while you wait, right?
Plus I have watched the surgery on Youtube several times. If i didn't faint from blood, I'd like to think I could perform the surgery myself! Ha!

Congratulations on getting started on your weight loss journey. I'm impressed with your commitment to getting started on the diet.  That will really help you in the long run.  Its quite a trip.

best wishes,

Carol

Thank you Carol. I read all your posts, You are great motivator.

You haven't just asked for a gift, you have prepared, researched, advocated for yourself and been proactive in your own journey, you deserve this "extravagant gift"   Best wishes as you continue on this path to better health!

Good Luck!  You are well on your way to success.