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I've been thinking about what my surgery goals are.  Here's my list:

1.  Neck circumference less than 14-inches, which is a threshold for sleep apnea.

2.  Waist less than 32.5 inches, or half my height, which is threshold for heart health.

3.  Weight down 50 pounds or more, which is what the two heavy-as-heck dumbells in my media room weigh.  This will be good for my hips, knees and feet.  This will put my weight to at least where my PCP wants me.

Everything else is gravy.

Psych evaluation in 1.5 hours -- I'm a little nervous!

One week post op today.  Down 18 since pre opt diet and 10 since surgery    So far so good.  Liquids going down pretty easily now.  First few days,  I had to take the tiniest sips for it not to hurt.  Ready to move on to Protein shakes (Phase 2) tomorrow.  Hopefully,  I will have enough will to make it 2 more weeks on a liquid diet!   

Primary doc cleared me for surgery! Said my pre-op test results were perfect  1wk and 1 day til surgery!!

Today I finally hit 100 pounds lost since my highest weight! I'm pretty stoked, and hoping I can get to goal weight by the time of my one-year surgiversary. 

Good day beautiful people! I finally have a date for Gastric Sleeve Surgery! It's December 28th I am so excited, nervous and terrified! lol 

Finally caved and bought some BariatricPal stuff from the store to try during my post-op liquid phase. Ended up ordering:

• BariatricPal Protein Soup - Chicken Bouillon
• Celebrate Meal Replacement Shakes - Tomato Soup / 5 Single Serve Packs
• Celebrate Meal Replacement Shakes - Cinnamon Roll / 5 Single Serve Packs
• BariatricPal Protein Smoothie - Aloha Mango 
• BariatricPal Protein Soup - Broccoli and Cheddar 
• BariatricPal Protein Soup - Cream Of Chicken 

Wanted something different sweetness wise for shakes, and have been missing a bit of savory so hopefully these soups/broths are good! 

Also have my surgery clearance appointment with my primary doc today after work, so excited! I did my pre-op testing at the hospital last Saturday, and called them on Tuesday morning to make sure that they had sent my results to my primary doc for this appointment. Still crazy to think the surgery is next Friday 

Waiting on Ins for approval.

I couldn't wait for the day to come.. and I'm still waiting. I just want to know if I've gotten approved. A new me is around the corner I cant wait to meet her again!

So I haven't been here for a while because of the in fighting and the first thing I read is the ' I regret this surgery' post'

any pointers OR diet options to drop weight? my surgeons office wont submit to my insurance unless I drop the 15 pounds I've gained since April and I am really getting agg and overwhelmed nothing is working for me! HELP!!!

9/5 - Went to my for my 6 month Check up. I am good. My hair falling out has slowed down a lot. Thank goodness!!! I am doing well. He wants me to increase my exercise. My workout increase below: 

1) Weight lifting: 

From 3 days to 4 days. From 30 minutes to 1 hour. 

2) Bikes: 

From 4 days to 5 days. From 30 minutes to 1 hour. 

3) Walking: 

From 10,000 to 12,000 steps 7 days a week. 

9/6 - I went to the gym and worked out. I was feeling myself today. I have stayed at the Onederland and I am happy to post that picture. Finally sticking!!!!

Worked out with the trainer. I an really proud of this success. 

Yesterday I had my Psych eval... It went well, my only complaint is the 400 question test of repeating questions... but he said he thinks I am a good candidate for surgery!!! WooHoo... and that he is going to fast track my paperwork through... 1 more check off the list!!!