So is anyone else getting as excited as I am about the upcoming OH event in Chicago?    Every now and then I check the schedule to see if anything new is posted.

I'm nine months out now... and WLS doesn't consume my thoughts like it did 10 months ago or 7 months ago -   but it is still so important  to remember past struggles and to keep my toolbox full of suggestions and inspiration as I try to cement my healthier lifestyle into firm habits.

Let me know if you are going to be there - and what you are looking forward to the most! 

Jody

Please let us know how u are doing when you can Cheryl and will be praying for you the day of surgery!

thanks Kelly I cannot beleive it is almost here.  I meet with the surgeon for my final visit and post-op education with the nurse tomorrow.  Where are you having your surgery done?

Dr. David Coster performed my surgery on 7/2/08.  SInce the surgery, I have lost 136 pounds in 10.5 months.  I have met his goal for me, but I hope to lose at least 10 more pounds.  I had been diagnosed as diabetic about 6 months before the surgery, and that was resolved immediately after the surgery.  I still take one blood pressure medication, but I think that may be because I was on Vioxx for my osteoarthritis for over 4 years.

Deb, congratulations on your success and your dedication to doing what you need to do for your post-WLS life.  You are an inspiration to us all, especially those of us who are not as far along as you.  I also had my surgery at Grinnell Regional, and Dr. Sundberg assisted with my surgery.  I met with him for my pre-op exam and he is also an inspiration.

Continued good health and happiness to you!