DeniseO

Hi!

I DID have surgery - October 16th. Thanks for asking!

I'm doing ok - had my first fill last month - don't feel restricted enough and am eating too much

I could use some serious motivation.

Hi There!

I haven't had much of a chance to get on the site (I work two jobs and time is short!)

Just wanted to let you know that I DID get my date - the doctor was available in September - but I needed a tiny bit more time to accrue some more vacation time at work - so my Surgery Date is - OCTOBER 16th.

I'm excited, nervous - not sure I should read all the things out here - but... still - not turning back now.

I'm hoping you are continuing to do well in your journey!

You are SHRINKING! How are you doing?

I just got back from my Medical Clearance Physical and EKG - all things are a go.

Been out of BP meds and have blown up like a balloon - but the water weight should go soon!

I don't have a surg date yet - but will let you know when that happens - hope all is well for you!

The doctor visit got me pumped up - I'm not sure how long it will be to schedule me - I still have to see the nutritionist, but only once... I'm not on the site very often, but will try to keep things up-to-date.

I'd like to do pictures, but will need a camera

I like the way you have done yours in the exact same place - it REALLY helps to show how much you aare changing! Keep up the GREAT work!

Welcome back from vacation!

I have been so busy (part of the change that needs to happen in my lifestyle - too busy to take care of myself!)

I have a medical clearance physical at the end of this month - and then I guess we'll go on from there! I'm actually glad I have this month to think pretty seriously about things... I'm still excited, but a little more...serious maybe - about the effects and lifestyle changes.

Where I am going for surgery has a support group that meets once a month, and this Monday night there is a meeting - I've been to the previous meeting and it helped a lot. It kind of rejuvinates my excitement!

Approved for surgery - it only took a week! (I work for the insurance company and am going to what we call a "Center for Excellence" - so it helps.) Things are going FAST, and I'm trying to wrap my brain around the changes. Hope to see you post after your vacation!

I'm just a little older than you, and am looking for help/support as I begin this journey!

Your photos are inspiring to me in their downright honest look at who you are and your progress is wonderful! Thanks for sharing!

I see my surgeon for the first time tomorrow - I started this venture after years of fighting it.

Please continue to post your progress - it helps!