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Well, I am officially down 97 lbs.  Got to see my son for the first time since my surgery on Dec. 26th when he came home on leave from Afghanistan.  He was surprised at the change, considering the last time he saw me I was still laying in the hospital bed after my surgery. 

Sadly though, I have been put ON anti depressants and blood pressure meds, and recently got diagnosed with an ulcer.  I was told I worry too much.......but I have a 19 yr old in a war zone.....you really think this mom isn't gonna worry?  LOL  but I feel better than I have in years!  I actually took the stairs the other day instead of the escalator and noticed after I got to the top I wasn't breathing heavy, and I ran,  yes RAN out to the car, didn't realize I was running till my son pointed it out to me......it was nice!  LOL  I have learned a whole new way of eating....I enjoy the satisfied feeling and not the full feeling and I recognize the difference between the two.  if I want a bite of candy, I take the bite.......but savor that ONE bite and don't go for that second because my dumping comes in the form of cold sweats, nausea, and feel like I came down with the instant flu.....and it sucks.....so I am extrememly cautious about what I eat.  I guess I am luckier than some, I don't have too much sagging skin considering the amount of weight I have lost, and my husband and I are acting like we did when we first met......never realized how "handsy" he was back then!  LOL

well, I am finally down 72lbs! I feel great.......and I don't look as "melted" as I thought I would!  I feel great.......still having trouble getting all the protein in......and losing a little hair.  Seems like everything I eat is focused on how much protein is in it.  I drink the shakes, the protein liquid shots......but still doesn't seem to be enough....Good news is.....I ran into some old friends of mine and they didn't recognize me!  One of those situations where they noticed the weight loss but didn't want to be rude.....so they said the "sunglasses" threw them off......I said maybe its the fact I have lost weight, they did finally admit that is what it was.....LOL  Made me feel awesome!  My son is currently serving in Afghanistan and he hasn't seen me since I was in the hospital after I had my surgery.......so when he gets his leave in Dec......I can't wait to see the look on his face!  Have a Dr's appt tomorrow for my 3 month follow up......hopefully everything will be good!

I had my surgery on May 27th, sadly I had complications when my intestines kinked on me and after 5 nights in the hospital, I finally made it home.  Went for my first follow up yesterday, June 11, and I am already down 24lbs!  I am still learning the quirks and pangs of my new stomach and finding it hard to get in all my liquid for the day, but I am getting better!  I find I tire quickly, but they say that is to be expected since I am not taking in as many calories and of course having two major surgeries my body is still in the healing process. 

Well, after searching for several months, I have finally found a surgeon that is close to my area and not two hours away!  I had my first visit with Dr. Roye on Sept. 26 and I am a good candidate for surgery.  He was very informative, explaining what different options were available to me, and we decided on the RouxEn Y, and now I have begun the steps Aetna requires before approval is made.  I am hoping to have my surgery within the next 3 months..... just wish it could go quicker.  Keeping my fingers crossed that all goes smoothly!