Dec 21

Well, last weekend I saw both 'The Blind Side' and 'Precious'.. two very good films. I highly recommend watching them if you get the chance..I am 12 days post op. I have lost some weight. My highest, about a year and a half ago was 407. Now I am 354. I have about 155 more pounds to lose(or something like that) Well, life is easier here-I have a new washer. Yay! I am gonna go start a load. Good night.

Post surgery update

I had my surgery last Thursday. Right afterwards, I felt pretty good. The next day, I kinda felt like hell. I am taking something called Hydrocodone. Makes my tummy feel better. I feel slightly sick, but I am going to work tomorrow but will take it easy. No lifting more than 10-15 pounds, practicing breathing, taking appropriate medicines. My new washing machine comes in on Wednesday. Whoo hoo. I needed it last week. Shucks.

Dec 7 th

A DAY THAT WILL LIVE IN INFAMY. It happened 68 years ago. A few years ago, I went to see the U.S.S Arizona Memorial. Made me cry.

Preop appointment

I had my preop appointments at St Francis and Tallgrass surgical today. It was very intense, though most of the stuff I kinda already knew. I am down an additional 4 pounds making my weight loss in one month : 12 pounds. They drew blood, and there were tons of forms to fill out. It does turn out that I am getting the REALIZE BAND instead of the lap band. That is ok by me. They are very similar anyways. The nurses gave me the after surgery diet and looks like I will be on a liquid diet for a while. That is to be expected but I will probably get tire of liquids after a few days. I will just have to deal with that. First there are clear liquids, then the colored liquids, eventually I will move up to normal regular VERY small portioned food. I am looking forward to life with out diabetes and having to take all of the medicines for it.I have even started a walking routine(have done it for the past few weeks) and started incorporating some 2 pound weights into it. It is not long, only about 20 minutes or so, but I always feel great after getting done with it.!