I have a date!

Hi everyone. I went to the doctor's office the other day and got my surgery date. It isn't intil 2/27/2006. I know it is far away but I am hoping I get called for a cancellation. On a good note I lost 21.5 pounds. But I went for another appointment to his office to meet with Theresa and get info on what to expect and a 1 inch binder on the proceedure and things I will need. Well she weighed me! Yikes! I gained 6 pounds since Tuesday. Can you beleive that? I really didn't eat that much on Wed. But this morning I lost three of the six pounds so what are you gonna do? I have to go weekly to get weighed. I will work hard and keep losing. Hugs to all! Chris

Congratulations Chris on your date....you have waited along time.....I will send vibes for a cancellation so you can be moved up.... Hang in there it will be here before you know it......and don't worry to much about the weight in.....we all have bad days.... You have a great week-end Chris..... Christine 346/231/?

Thanks Christine! You have a great weekend too. Hugs Chris

CONGRATS CHRIS ON GETTING A SURGERY DATE !!! It is a ways off but you have waited this long so whats another few months ...right? It will give ya a chance to absorb it all and to keep on learning about this surgery ! I bet you will get a call with a cancelation. Especially with Christine sending those vibes ! I am so happy for you Chris Don't worry about the weight gain , I am sure you will get that off in no time ! I have been bad myself with it ! I came off a low fat diet in the spring this year . I lost 14lbs and have gained it all back + !!!! I am still waiting for my first consult with my surgeon . Hopefully he won't cancel my appt. this time around ! Until I have my surgery I will continue to research as much as possible and I am also going to try and cut out foods that I no longer will be able to eat for a while after the surgery. I have not been doing to well with that though ! I keep telling myself that after I see the surgeon I will hopefully feel that it is more real and will try harder ! Well Chris .... ENJOY THAT WONDERFUL EXCITING FEELING YOUR HAVING WITH GETTING YOUR DATE AND ALL !!! Take Care and keep smiling & , Carol

Chris, Hello hun ~Hugs~ Congrats on your date hun and it will be here before you know it, enjoy the holidays for sure this year. also congrats on losing the weight, any amount will help with surgery hun I know for myself it changes so much everyday.. we as women seem to change weights so much (water, stress, foods, our Aunt Flo ) Well take care hun ~Hugs~ Debra P 285/213/125??

Hi, I know that february sounds like a long way away--but It will be here sooner than you think--have you had all of your pre-op tests yet--believe ,me those tests take time! And I was put off for several months too--but I made good use of the time going to a behaviorist (cognative behavioralist psychologist) ---she is the best thing since sliced bread (which I can't eat right now)! At least I know that I'm not crazy! Don't rush the process --do exactly what your doctor says--and your journey will be a successful one. Be blessed and don't worry about ups and downs so much--you could retain water from a salty meal and there would be a gain on the scale. Just try to be as careful as possible. Remember that after surgery --you will have to be even more careful--about protein intake, liquids, vitamins and exercise. So consider what you are doing now -- practice! Have a blessed weekend, Marian S.C.

Hi Chris! I have been so lax about checking in here but I am thinking about you! I do hope Dr. D's office calls you with a earlier date but the time will go quickly believe me! As cold as it is this weekend it could be February now! Don't worry about the weight gain because you have done great so far and as you said 3 of the 6 all ready came off. Keep up the good work and before you know it you will be on the "other side". The binder from Theresa is a big help afterwards. I referred to it several times on what I could eat. I reread the information a few times before the surgery just to make sure I knew what to expect. I am hoping I can switch days next month with the other baker so I can attend the support group meeting because I hate not being able to go. The only problem is the owner wants me to work Wednesdays because i am the Head Baker. I hope to see you there but if not maybe I will run into you one of these days at Dr. D's office! Take care and keep up the good wor****ep me posted!!