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I am 48 and a  Proud ARMY Wife.  Mother of two awesome boys and two awesome rescue doggies.  My husband is amazing.   I lost my Mom last May 11th, and my sweet 90-year-old dad is now living with us.  I am a teacher and love it.  I love to read, UFC, and traveling.  My surgery is scheduled for May 9th; I am ready and excited.  Close to the anniversary of my Mom's death.   

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Appointment With Surgeon Tomorrow

have my second pre-op appointment with my surgeon.  I have read, researched, and spoken to many people that have had this surgery.   I am working hard on staying positive and having realistic expectations.  I have not been worried about complications at all, until today.  I know these negative thoughts are normal.  My strategy is to push them aside and focus on all the benefits this surgery will bring.  In the past few days, arthritis in my hips has been acting up due to the weather changes.  I know that carrying all this extra weight does not help.   My son is graduating from High School 9 days after my surgery.  My first goal is to be there for him.  It did suck that the dress that I bought for the graduation would not fit. My hope is that it fits by the time of the graduation. This is exactly why I am having this surgery, to be there for my family.  I am not so focused on a weight goal,  more on being healthy. 
Melena68

Melena68

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Appointment With Surgeon Tomorrow

have my second pre-op appointment with my surgeon.  I have read, researched, and spoken to many people that have had this surgery.   I am working hard on staying positive and having realistic expectations.  I have not been worried about complications at all, until today.  I know these negative thoughts are normal.  My strategy is to push them aside and focus on all the benefits this surgery will bring.  In the past few days, arthritis in my hips has been acting up due to the weather changes.  I know that carrying all this extra weight does not help.   My son is graduating from High School 9 days after my surgery.  My first goal is to be there for him.  It did suck that the dress that I bought for the graduation would not fit. My hope is that it fits by the time of the graduation. This is exactly why I am having this surgery, to be there for my family.  I am not so focused on a weight goal,  more on being healthy. 
Melena68

Melena68

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Appointment With Surgeon Tomorrow

have my second pre-op appointment with my surgeon.  I have read, researched, and spoken to many people that have had this surgery.   I am working hard on staying positive and having realistic expectations.  I have not been worried about complications at all, until today.  I know these negative thoughts are normal.  My strategy is to push them aside and focus on all the benefits this surgery will bring.  In the past few days, arthritis in my hips has been acting up due to the weather changes.  I know that carrying all this extra weight does not help.   My son is graduating from High School 9 days after my surgery.  My first goal is to be there for him.  It did suck that the dress that I bought for the graduation would not fit. My hope is that it fits by the time of the graduation. This is exactly why I am having this surgery, to be there for my family.  I am not so focused on a weight goal,  more on being healthy. 
Melena68

Melena68

0
 

Appointment With Surgeon Tomorrow

have my second pre-op appointment with my surgeon.  I have read, researched, and spoken to many people that have had this surgery.   I am working hard on staying positive and having realistic expectations.  I have not been worried about complications at all, until today.  I know these negative thoughts are normal.  My strategy is to push them aside and focus on all the benefits this surgery will bring.  In the past few days, arthritis in my hips has been acting up due to the weather changes.  I know that carrying all this extra weight does not help.   My son is graduating from High School 9 days after my surgery.  My first goal is to be there for him.  It did suck that the dress that I bought for the graduation would not fit. My hope is that it fits by the time of the graduation. This is exactly why I am having this surgery, to be there for my family.  I am not so focused on a weight goal,  more on being healthy. 
Melena68

Melena68

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The Date is Set

After a long journey,  my surgery date is May 9th!!!   It is almost one year to the date of my Mom's passing.  I know she is happy about this and will be with me.  I have read so much and imagined so many versions of what this journey will be like.  Honestly, I am not worried about anything.  I am ready to go.   It will be a challenging summer. We are Army, and we will be moving this summer (maybe, we do not have orders yet).  My oldest graduates from high school on the 19th.  My older brother and best friend turns 50 on July 30, and I'm going to the party come hell or high water.  In August we take our first born to college.  He is going to Colgate, so upstate NY, here we come.  My husband graduated from Ithica.  I love the area.   Having said this, it is going to be a crazy summer.  I will have to adjust to my new diet and body needs in the midst of a lot of change.  I am used to change.  It is my life.  My hope is that with all that will be going on I will have my diet and exercise requirements as a constant to keep me focused.  I know that this may sound crazy to some, but that is how my mind works.   Oh, I forgot to mention that I will need to get a job wherever we move. Hey, no pressure. This will be an exciting journey.  I can't wait to keep track of the good, the bad, and the ugly in this blog.  I've always wanted to write a blog.  Now I'm doing it.  How cool is that!!! Back to re-reading The Big Book on The Gastric Sleeve. I've attached a photo of me and my crew.  Youngest broke his ankle and had surgery.  He is still on crutches.    
Melena68

Melena68

0
 

The Date is Set

After a long journey,  my surgery date is May 9th!!!   It is almost one year to the date of my Mom's passing.  I know she is happy about this and will be with me.  I have read so much and imagined so many versions of what this journey will be like.  Honestly, I am not worried about anything.  I am ready to go.   It will be a challenging summer. We are Army, and we will be moving this summer (maybe, we do not have orders yet).  My oldest graduates from high school on the 19th.  My older brother and best friend turns 50 on July 30, and I'm going to the party come hell or high water.  In August we take our first born to college.  He is going to Colgate, so upstate NY, here we come.  My husband graduated from Ithica.  I love the area.   Having said this, it is going to be a crazy summer.  I will have to adjust to my new diet and body needs in the midst of a lot of change.  I am used to change.  It is my life.  My hope is that with all that will be going on I will have my diet and exercise requirements as a constant to keep me focused.  I know that this may sound crazy to some, but that is how my mind works.   Oh, I forgot to mention that I will need to get a job wherever we move. Hey, no pressure. This will be an exciting journey.  I can't wait to keep track of the good, the bad, and the ugly in this blog.  I've always wanted to write a blog.  Now I'm doing it.  How cool is that!!! Back to re-reading The Big Book on The Gastric Sleeve. I've attached a photo of me and my crew.  Youngest broke his ankle and had surgery.  He is still on crutches.    
Melena68

Melena68

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