I lost 28 pounds!

I finally had my last appointment today - with the nutiritionist - I am all done. I lost 28 pounds since I saw Dr.A mid July! I am very psyched! Now it gets submitted to insurance! I can't believe it. I now have to read all of the post-op information I got today and look into getting protein supplements, etc. I will call next week to see what the status of my file is. I already set a reminder...like I need it...on my calendar! Thanks to all of the friends from Support Group for helping me through this part...I am glad to have you and this website! I need you ALL! Happy Day! Nancy J*

Congrats on your 28 pounds loss!!! Keep your hard work up If you need helps to start exercise then please ask Tammy L. I am sure she will be very happy to give you good tips to exercise. Have a nice day! Kathy k

Thanks for the Congrats, Kathy...I WILL ask Tammy - our resident fitness instructor...she is awesome! Nancy

Nancy, I am so PROUD of you!!! Good going!!! It's all worth it - for sure. Losing the preop weight by far was the hardest part of the process for me! ;) Love, Tammy

Thank you Tammy...and I owe you an email. Hopefully things will be quiet around the house tonight and I will send it out! I am thinking of coming to Healthtrax tomorrow. Can you tell me times for Step Aerobics and the Aqua Aerobics classes. Thank you! Nancy

Hi Nancy! Congrats on losing SO much weight! Here you wrote me about how I was losing and now you've passed be out and lost more! Good for you! I'm hovering around the ten pound lost mark...just what Dr A wants me to lose... Maybe we'll be in surgery the same time. I'm waiting for Dr A to sign off on my file (after we're done with all of our pre ops, the file goes to his desk) and then the office calls us with a date and they contact insurance... I just spoke with Stacy at the office yesterday and FINALLY (after them NOT getting one stinking report for over three weeks) the report came thru the fax machine as we were on the phone...she can put my report on his desk and hopefully he'll get a quick chance to go thru it and sign it. My daughter starts school (second grade) next Monday, and my son the Monday after that (kindergarten), so, I want them to both be adjusted for a bit before I go off and have major surgery! Hubby wants to keep the kids out of school the day of my surgery and have them at the hospital (or at a nearby relative's house). There seems to be so much to get done before. I bought the "Magic Bullet Blender" last week at Walgreen's. It is WONDERFUL. Can't wait to be making my shakes and puree stuff in that. Write me let me know when you get a date. take care, paula

Hey there...I was shocked when I found out how much I lost, but happy. I am supposed to call the office next week to make sure eveything is in my file - including Elina's docs and then they will get started with insurance. She gave me a list of items to have for post-op - so I guess I will be on my way to Walmart to get the "Magic Bullet Blender" as well! I am digesting the post-op diet myself (pun intended) - it is weird to actually be this close - at least until I get my approval! Good luck with the kids and starting school - did you get to pick your date - or just some time after 10/16? Take care and I will let you know when I get a date! Nancy

Congratulations on your weight loss! You should be proud. I found a stick blender for under $10 at Walmart that I use to blend my protein shakes. I guess if you want something a bit more durable to blend your chicken for your stage 3 diet (pureed foods) you'll need your Magic Bullet Blender. Just a suggestion

Hi Nancy, WOW!!! 28 pounds...that is amazing....great job...hope you get a date soon..Colleen L.

Thanks Colleen! I hope I do too! I need that approval before it is "settled" in my head! Have a great weekend! Nancy