2 weeks post op.

I had my two week post-op appointment on Wednesday. I managed to get there with two minutes to spare. Traffic was ridiculous.

I got in and weighed and waited for my doctor. 25 pounds lost! Hurrah! (27 lbs as of today ;D). So since I started my pre-op diet a month ago I've lost 27 lbs total. I really haven't noticed a difference but I've had two people tell me I look great so I must be losing it somewhere?!

My Football work shirt does feel a bit baggy on me now. Score.

Anyhow, doctor says everything looks great and I can start on soft foods now. I'm even drinking a protein drink right now.  It's decent. Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey Protein- chocolate.

The doctor also cleared me for the gym :D. She told me to use common sense and if it hurt to stop, but other than that I'm good. I am so excited :D. I might try to get a work out session in tonight!

She prescribed me  a muscle relaxer for my back since it seems to be tensing up a little. She also prescribed me my b-12 nasal spray. I need to start taking calcium now and my multi-vitamin make me want to puke it tastes so bad. I'm in the market for a liquid one.

Set back...

I took my mental evaluation to the hospital's General Surgery clinic yesterday afternoon to be put on the waiting list my final step before my pre-op diet) and got some good and bad news.

Good news , I'm number 10 on the lap-band list. The bad news.. all of the surgeons that do the lap-band are deploying until September. So I'm either at a stand still until September when they start taking patients again, or I can try my luck off post.

So I asked if I could be referred off post to Scott & White in Temple, Texas. They will put the referral in on monday, but there is no guarantee that I will be approved or denied since they use different standards. (Height and weight & co morbidity) vs. BMI & co mobility. Pretty much after the referral is submitted I wait 2 weeks. If i do not get a call from them, I call Tricare and see what's the hold up. If' I'm approved I go along with that, and I'm not sure if i have to start over what I've done.

If I'm declined, I'm still on the waiting list for September. So here we go..

I feel like I'm always at the doctor.

I went to my PCM for my yearly Pap and for her to check my IUD (birth control) placement, to get my test results back, and to have her submit my referral.

Everything checks out well, and MY Diabetes tests came back normal! So I don’t have diabetes yet! She submitted my referral and said I should be getting a phone call to set up an appointment.

Today is a great day :)!

The Beginning of my Journey

I've been heavy most of my life. Most of my family has a history of obesity and obesity related health problems. Recently I weighed in at 247 pounds. The highest weight I have ever been in my entire life (Including my pregnancies). It was a huge shocker when my doctor mentioned I might have developed diabetes. I was confused, scared, and angry at myself for letting this happen. After I stepped back and looked at the situation and talked to my doctor I've finally come to accept that it might just be genetics. I attend our local Gold's Gym on a regular basis and eat healthy on a usual basis (of course, I do eat bad things or out too sometimes).

My doctor put in a referral for Weight Loss Surgery on April 15th, 2010 and this is where I start my Journey.

Here are my Stats:

HW: 247.0 lbs
CW:242.7 lbs
GW: 130 lbs

I'm a 21 year old mother of two. A 4 ½ year old boy, and an almost 2 year old girl. I am also a 5 year and counting wife to the most amazing man in the world. He's a U.S. Soldier in the United States Army.

I want to be healthy for my family.