I'm hanging in there.  Thanks for checking.  I went to the office yesterday.  I've lost 4 lbs since they weighted me on 5/9.  Not outstanding but I'll take what I can get.  I met with the PA.  He and I had a very long talk and I feel a lot better about most things, a little worse about others.  From what he said, it sounds like they want me to lose 26 more lbs before they operate again.  I don't believe that is possible by 6/27.  At least not in any healthy way.  They want me to lose about 2 lbs/week so that we're sure it isn't muscle that I'm losing.  That'll take 13 weeks.  So if I were a betting person, I'd bet on the surgery not happening on 6/27 either.

My liver biopsy was fine.  That was a relief.  Everything else looks fine and I'm healing well.  I guess I'll just take it a day at a time and see where things stand on 6/20.  That should be plenty of time to cancel the surgery if I need to.  I guess I'm feeling like it will happen when it happens.  I told him I didn't want to wait 6 months but waiting a few more so that the surgery can be completed this time will be well worth the wait.   

Thanks for thinking of me and sending the good vibes.  They are very appreciated.

Sylvan

Amanda,

First of all, congratulations on the lovely blessings you have had in your life this year! Secondly, you will probably find a great deal of information and support on the Pregnancy forum.  I know of several women who have successfully enjoyed their pregnancies and gotten back down to their pre-pregnancy weight after delivery. Remember to take care of yourself and you will have to eat more, but you won't be 'eating for two'. If you keep a level head through the pregnancy and gain enough weight to ensure a healthy baby, but not consider it a license to eat whatever crosses your path, you'll do well. Remember that most of what the baby needs is also what you need. Plenty of protein and colorful carbs. As long as you stay on that path and minimize the simple carbs, you'll do just fine. 

Again, warmest congratulations,

(((((Ann))))),

We wish you all the best as you move forward in this new, exciting journey. I understand that NM is absolutely beautiful and I'm sure that you two will love it. That said, I know that you will be missed here. I'm so glad that you'll stay in touch virtually. 

I'm looking forward to big hug on Saturday.

Warmly,

I hope to see you too.  I have an appointment at 10 in Raleigh so I don't know if I will make it in time.

LOL! Trust me I had that same pity party and it lasted longer than yours. But if what I said helped then thats a good thing and I was happy to say it.