I haven't blogged in so long! I am currently almost 4 weeks post op and am getting ready for my first fill on Thursday morning. I have to be at the surgery center at 7:00 for my fill at 7:30....having it done under fluoroscopy. It should take about 5 minutes and I am SO ready for it!

I am hungry!!!!! I am trying very hard to follow the rules and so far have been able to do so.

Let's see what I've discovered so far in my journey:

*my stomach growls a lot

*even without fluid, I can't eat as much as before

*I need my water

*Remembering to take my vitamins is hard to do

*my incisions look incredible...i only have 2...one is a tiny one below my breastbone and the other at my belly button

*I've been very selective in choosing the people with whom I've shared about having surgery...those people have all been incredibly supportive

*I am steadily losing weight...with my home scale showing about 21 pounds as of this morning

*I feel incredible and have a lot more energy than I did 21 pounds ago

*choosing food at a restaurant is tricky

*finding time for exercise is sometimes a challenge while raising 2 boys and teaching

*my portion of my hospital bill so far is about $2200.00 (I'm not sure how many more bills need to be processed by BCBS)

*the things that I write here on this site have inspired others and that means the world to me

And finally....I've learned that for me, this has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. I don't regret it at all and pray that my positive experience continues.

Sending positive vibes to everyone on this journey!!!!

Deana