New Vlog up...pre-surgery update

4 more days til surgery! Day 11 of my pre-op liquid
(& gazpacho ) diet!!!

This video will update you on all that I have done in the past couple of months! Talk about stress! Yikes!

I am down 23 pounds since my orientation meeting on January 4th. Had a brief glitch and gainback of a few pounds midway, but I think 23 pounds is pretty good, huh?

Here's the video!

xxoo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiqhGnbqBLs

Woo hoo Terri

sure have missed you !!!   4 more days  woo hoo  You are doing great!!!!

I will be in Canada from     August 10 to the 13 but i  will be home on the  13th.

I will  keep in touch.  

Thanks Patty...have fun in Canada!

Terri!  I've been wondering about how you are doing!!!  So glad to see your video and see that you are doing well!  23 pounds is AWESOME!  Congrats!  Just a few more days till surgery!  Told you time would fly!!  WOW!  You've done so much these past few months!  Stress!  YIKES!!  You seem to be handling it well!  Glad you have maintained that wonderful smile through all this!!!!!!!   If you still  need an "angel", let me know...I'm more of a "little devil" but I think I could still post some updates for you, if you like!  I want to wish you all the best on Monday and during your recovery...and beyond...as you plan your move!  WOW!  I can't imagine going through all that!  You are amazingly strong!  I'll be thinking about you!  Hugs, honks, and prayers heading your way!!!!!!!!  Thanks so much for the update!!!!!!!!!  Ruth

I've done well!?? Look at you, Ruth! You are my hero...you have lost 115 pounds in less than 4 months! How is that even possible!?? I mean really..that has to be a record of some kind. Do you work out like a crazy-person?? What is your secret? Any advice fopr me that I have missed in all my travels? Please share! Honk!

Actually Terri...it's taken me longer to get down to this weight!  My highest  265 was a coupla years ago.   The 259 was at my consult in December 2007...so it's taken me almost 8 months to lose 107  (52 was pre-op).  It's nothing to sneeze at, but it HAS taken a while (or what feels like forever! haha)  I DON'T work out like a crazy person...though I have been accused of being crazy by my DH..haha!   I walk/jog (never thought I'd ever jog!!!!)  at least 5-6 times a week....minimum of 3 miles each time.    There is no secret....follow the plan your doc and nut sets out for you and you WILL lose the weight!  Promise!   Watch your carbs, don't graze/snack, eat/drink your protein FIRST, don't drink with meals and you'll be at your goal before you know it!!!!  I just KNOW you are going to do AWESOME!  Anything I can do to help....anyone...just let me know!  honks back at ya!  Ruth

Hi Terri...I enjoy watching your vlogs...but this one was amazing !!  You have been through so much these past few months...and you look wonderful !!

The very best to you on Monday...and for the upcoming months with so many changes taking place for you !! 

My son has an app't in Bangor on Wednesday (13th)...if you don't mind I'd like to stop-by and say "hi" and meet you (for real) IF that's OK...
although you'll probably be going home on Wednesday...?? 
Either way...take care and again ~ all the very best to you !!

Have a great evening ~~

deb

OHHhhh Terri, I'm going to miss you.  I will be following youand looking for your vlogs.  I dont know how you've done it all, YOu are a strong lady.  Wait till you are post op and loose 100 lbs, you'll be running to your mail box, if its down a long driveway.  I forgot that you had started the liquid diet, you've done great.  I"m so happy for you and excited.  You make my day when I get to watch your vlogs.  Wish you would have video's your sermon at the new church. thanks for sharing, Thank you so much for all your support, wise words and many smiles.  Prayers and hugs for you on Monday.  Best of Luck, we'll be waiting for some news....

Terri It's so good to  see your vlog and see how upbeat you are. Stress?!?!? I can't imagine. But you have done it!!
I learn all kinds of hints from each of you as you go through your journey. Thank You! OH is a wonderful place!
Best of luck Monday. You are on my prayer list. What is your favorite hymn? I am the pianist Sunday at church and can choose all the music and hymns as we have a guest minister. I'll play yours, just as a tribute.

Thank you! I have many favorites, but right now as I plan my ordination I am stuck on "just as I am." And I so appreciate all your prayers... and the goodwishes and support of all those on this list...always. I am so blessed!