Jana64

Today I go to my Nutritionist approval appointment. I hope I pass this one. I passed the psych evaluation on Monday. then I have two more weigh ins for my insurance mandated 5 month diet. One is next Tuesday and then there is one in January.
So far, I have lost about eleven pounds on the insurance diet and dropped one full size. I just had to buy a new swim suit because mine does not fit and had to buy a smaller size underwear.
Although 11 pounds is not a lot, my body is really firming up from all of the swimming that I do everyday. By the way, I have a youtube thing at
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgvSAugTmyRTBm_ThLQurJg
and a blog at http://onwarddown.blogspot.com/
I wanted to post this on my Facebook, but I am stepping back from telling people in real life. I don't need to hear their secondhand horror stories.

My defense is that I was in a fugue state.

My defense is that I was in a fugue state.

Mine is February 4th. I have UPMC insurance through my husband's work, although they tripled our deductible this year. My surgery is being done at a UPMC hospital in Pittsburgh and we live in Pittsburgh. So no travel, it's just eight miles away.
Sometimes I just find myself thinking, "What the heck are you doing?"
Then I remind myself of all of the reasons that I need to do this.

I had my final insurance weigh in and was down SIX pounds! So my packet is off for approval. My date is Feb 4th in Pittsburgh. Tomorrow I go to the vampire for preop blood work.

I had my final insurance weigh in and was down SIX pounds! So my packet is off for approval. My date is Feb 4th in Pittsburgh. Tomorrow I go to the vampire for preop blood work.

I had my final insurance weigh in and was down SIX pounds! So my packet is off for approval. My date is Feb 4th in Pittsburgh. Tomorrow I go to the vampire for preop blood work.

Also, it'll be nice to have and wear clothing that fits and looks right too. I am wondering though about my skin...I read somewhere that bariatric patients could take a particular supplement which would help reduce flabby skin...

Hi, im being sleeved 2/2 excited
I'm most looking forward to
1 . being able to play with my grandchildren.
2 . walking on the beach without thinking people are pointing at me & talking about me.
3 . agree with buying clothes anywhere not only the plus size section.
4 . wearing a beautiful wedding dress next year
5.most of all feeling great about my self.
Good luck to everyone on their jurney.

Hey all, for me it'll be the energy I'm looking forward to and being able to buy clothes anywhere I want!!

I'm getting my sleeve done on 2/9 & I'm most looking forward to ---



1. Being able to keep up with my kids!

2. Watching my waste line get smaller & feeling sexy again!

3. Not thinking about food all day!

Hi, I'm being sleeved on 21 January and I can't wait.
I'm looking forward to a much healthier and active life but in particular...
not hating seeing photos of myself;
fitting into plane seat belts and putting the tray top down;
not having foot pain and being able to walk on the beach every day again;
being active with my grandkids;
getting down or up off the floor without using the couch;
feeling better about myself;
walking into a normal dress shop;
travelling overseas and walking to see everything I wish too.
but really...there are too many to mention here
All the best with your surgery!!!

Jana...very nice blog! I love the ticker...

I am trying to keep my mind off of it by looking at my calendar and keeping my mind on the things that are coming up. Also, paying bills earlier, in case I have a hard time with recovery, getting my house in shape, cleaning up and doing laundry in advance of the day will help keep me occupied.
Not to mention swimming every day.
Although today I am hurting so badly. My back is really bothering me. I have thrown it out again. Just another reason for me to want this surgery. I am so tired of hurting.

Thank you, my back is doing much better.
Jana

@@Jana64 I hope your back feels better soon, too! We are almost there, right?!

@@shizwiz i'm sorry to hear that you're Möms down with neck surgery, that's no fun.. But on the up and out I will be in Mexico at the same time in the same town and you could borrow my mom if needed! Lol
It's very close now down to the wire.. After being on a liquid diet for 10 days now, I start my clears tomorrow... How have you been doing?? PS, this is really happening!!!

@@shizwiz Very well thank you! Just a couple days more, this liquid diet is much easier on the 10th 11th and 12th day that's for sure, thank goodness! Down 16.6 pounds from New Year's Eve! Just drinking broth, tea and Water now.. How is your liquid venture going??

@@staceytapia thank you
I am doing quite well actually! My jitters have gone away, I am really calm and just ready for this to happen. Sure, I might be nervous prior to surgery, but that is normal and expected.
How are you doing?

I am trying to keep my mind off of it by looking at my calendar and keeping my mind on the things that are coming up. Also, paying bills earlier, in case I have a hard time with recovery, getting my house in shape, cleaning up and doing laundry in advance of the day will help keep me occupied.
Not to mention swimming every day.
Although today I am hurting so badly. My back is really bothering me. I have thrown it out again. Just another reason for me to want this surgery. I am so tired of hurting.

My before pics and one picture of me after losing 120 pounds in 2007 (which is probably close to what I will look like after I lose again) are on my blog, here is the link to the page that has photos:
http://onwarddown.blogspot.com/p/why-consider-wls.html
Jana

My date just changed from feb 18th to FEB FOURTH!!!!
Whoo HOO!!!!!!

We are all going to go through this. I have a FB friend and right up to the day she was saying that she was going to cancel. Now she is on the Loser's Bench and has already recovered and is doing well. She was convinced she was going to be THE one to have all of the complications or die on the table.
Jana

@@RedSalamander For sure! I am super relieved that she was pretty cool with it. She also ran a ton of blood labs for me (waiting for results) to make sure I am not anemic or anything.
But yeah, I got a pat on the back and nice, supportive feedback.
I was also told not to pick up cigarettes when I am all done. I am/was a smoker. However, I was sick prior to pre-op and didn't smoke until New Years Eve. Then, I had to quit the next day. I am seriously contemplating quitting for good. I mean...why not?
Well, off to go back to work. THE HORROR!

What a relief to know that a medical professional you trust supports your decision! Now we just gotta make it to the day. BOOM.