Weight loss surgery done!

It happened July 28th, a Wednesday. I went home that Saturday. Day of surgery I weighed- 223. Today, I weigh 196!! It's working! The rate has slowed down, but it's averaging about 5 pounds a week now. (The first two weeks were about 10 lbs each!!)

A before-now pic- I was out and about both days and jeans were a necessity! The before pic is August 2009, when I weighed about 240:




And of course, Robert is home! He got home June 21st, and it's been nice to have him here and helping.

Last month we trekked to Colorado and picked up the family cockatiel (she's 12!) and then up to Montana, all way to quick but nice to see everyone. Robert got to white water raft in Co, BUT, I didn't since it was 11 days after my surgery!!

Some pics!

Some Old tyme style pics of Robert and I:




A rafting pic- Robert, my Uncle Jack, Bro Justin, Dad Brian and the guide!:

Weight Loss Surgery is Soon!

So, the long awaited surgery is actually scheduled- July 28th. 20 days away. Wow! I'll be getting a Gastric sleeve, you can check out info about it and other bariatric surgeries easily by googling or Bing-ing the info, at least until I find links I want to share.

I'm excited. Nervous. Scared? Anxious, and of course being how OCD I am, worried about the logistics of the eating plans for the first almost 2 months...lots of details, but I start with clear liquids, then full liquids, then soft, then pureed, then gradually other items. Things I will never eat again without pain- carbonated beverages, alcohol, and some spicy things. It all depends on how my new stomach handles things.

I currently weight 220 lbs, and I really hope to see below 200 by my birthday, but I don't expect it.

More later!

~S Out