Great doctor's appointment!

Today was my pre-op appointment with Dr. Ray.  I had been really nervous about this one.  He wanted me to lose around 50 pounds and get my BMI below 70 in order to have the surgery.  I had weighed weekly until 2 weeks ago and then weighed today.  At the last weigh in I had lost half of a pound in a week.  It was a loss, so that was good, but I was disappointed.  I have been working really hard to watch what I eat and exercising much more than I have in years.  I've cut out pop, sweet tea.  The only things I have been drinking have been water and crystal light.  I'm loving this change, but the scale wasn't changing much.  I had to lose around 11 more pounds before surgery for him to still do it.  Well, today was the big day.  I weighed in with a 7.5 pound loss and my BMI went down to 69.4.  So, he was happy with the results (as was I) and the surgery is still set for Oct. 21!  WHEW!!  I am going to keep up what I have been doing.  The more I can lose before the 21st the better.  It just feels good to see that the scales went down more than they had before!  I am excited.  I wish the 21st were this week!

You are doing a super fantastic job!  And, it's really showing!!  You are gonna pass me by in no time lol.  I am so proud of you.  Your spirit and determination is always positive.  You rock!
Jane

Thanks Jane and thanks for going with me!  You are doing great too, see ya at the gym tomorrow :)

Congratulations!  Sounds like you have worked very hard to accomplish these goals!  That is wonderful.  Losing weight prior to surgery is hardwork!  Don't be discouraged though.  Your surgery will help that weight melt off...  Keep up the great work and give us updates!  Take care.

Thanks mail, I appreciate it!  Now, I just need to get some sleep, lol. 

Way to go Abby!!!

It sounds like you are going to be a successful WLS patient.  You've been doing great and have already made several changes in your lifestyle.  Good for you!  Keep it up!

"HAPPY DANCE" TIME!!!!!



Now get some sleep.
Scott

Thanks Scott.  Hahaaaa, gotta love that happy dance!

CONGRATULATIONS!!! You are on your way!

Thanks Tara.  Congratulations on the great job you have done.  A healthy BMI, woohoo!

CONGRATS A****hat is great news. You have done fantastic on losing weight before surgery and making lifestyle changes. It just shows how determined you are. Keep up the great work. Oct 21 will be here before you know it. You will be able to be a "loser" as your halloween costume!