Jolie B.

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So as of tonight I will be on a plane to LAX for the weekend to visit some friends. It will be my first flight post-op and I am anxious to see how everything goes! I am hoping to fit more comfortably in those tiny airplane seats now that my rear is smaller, and I am also hoping to be less self-conscious while in CA. I know I will still feel fat given people in LA are much different that they are here at home, but I am trying to still have fun where I am right now and not waste the whole trip wishing I was at my goal weight. I have done awesome so far and I need to remember to give myself credit for that. I have a long way to go, true, BUT I have come a very long way as well...

I have anxiety about flying so I will be taking some meds for that, and I am also really thankful my brother fixed my ipod last night because I might have really flipped out if I didnt have some music to calm the nerves.

The other big factor with this trip is that I am going to be hanging out with an old friend that I havent really seen in many years. We used to be inseperable but had a major falling out and this will be our first real meeting since then. I am sure it will be fine, but its still weird because of our history together, so I am just hoping we have an awesome time no matter what!

LA, here I come!

So as of this morning, I am down 60 lbs! Its weird because although I know that 60 lbs is a lot of weight, I still don't feel like I have changed all that much. I think part of it is because I have been this size and weight before- in my adult life. I still can wear clothes I have from the past- and I even have some jeans I cant fit into yet. I feel like it will seem like a lot of weight lost once I have to buy new clothes because mine are all too big. Like last night I put on some pajama pants and they literally fell off of me! I couldn't keep them on to save my life. That felt good, but I kind of made excuses like "oh, these pants were always big on me" and things like that.

Don't get me wrong, I am thankful for my weight loss and I know its working. I have been exercising regularly (still would like to make that happen more often) and eating better. I have also been tracking everything I eat/drink. So I feel like I am on my way to my goal, I just have to keep it up!

Guess that's all for today :)

 So, I have been a bit behind checking in on this site. As strange as it sounds, once I get back to work I will be on here more often because I am on the computer ALLL DAY. I go back on Wednesday, and am anxious to see how that goes. For the last 3+ weeks I have been used to sleeping when I am tired, walking when I want to, eating when it hits me, etc.... Getting back on a schedule should be a bit of a challenge, but I am ready to get going with this process!! I feel WAY better when sitting, which 2 weeks ago was my main concern going back to work. My stomach would ache incredibly if I sat upright for more than a few minutes. I am thankful my doc approved me more time off so I could heal more before returning to work where I have to sit up all day long! :) I feel healthy and prepared to go back to work!

On the down side, my migraines are NOT BETTER. I have had one several times this week and have scheduled a head injection for monday so I can get through the next month before my next botox... Thank goodness! I hope it helps! 

So anyways, talk to y'all soon!

Jolie

 So I am still hanging in there- I am 5 days post-op and feeling pretty darn good! I am sleeping way better now than at the beginning, and am eating and drinking how I am supposed to. Only once have I drank too fast and had that very uncomfortable feeling in my chest... it was so silly because I made a protein shake and was going to town drinking it not realizing how fast I was chugging it until my chest started to ache. Then it got worse and worse and I laid down to let the feeling pass and left the rest of the shake for next time. Oh well. Good learning. 

So anyway, just wanted to check in! 
XOXO

 Ahhhh, I love sleeping at my house and in my own bed! I am feeling better and better everyday (just as my surgeon said) I am, however having more gassy pains today even thought I walk and walk and walk... but if that is the worst of my worries, I am fine! :) Also, taking deep breaths can increase my pain a bit too, but its bearable. 


I got up early and was going to pay all my bills but the bank website isnt WORKING, so I thought I would stop by and update my blog for now!

I am sick of sitting here and need to walk, so I will check back later.

I also wanted to quick thank everyone that has been so supportive and checking on me and everything! I really appreciate it!

 I am currently sitting in my room at the hospital, about 9 hours post-op and I feel great! I am a tiny lightheaded from the pain meds, but have no pain right now. YAY! I have walked 2x and gone to the bathroom too. Also, I am drinking water and so far dont feel sick to my stomach.

Will check back later!
XOXO

In two days I will be on my way to the hospital for my surgery! Right now one of my best friends is checking in to the hospital for her surgery... Cant wait to go see her after work! Nervous for her and nervous for me! Seems like there has been so much waiting to get to this point, I cant believe its real! 

I will try to check in after surgery and leave a blog here about my adventures... WOO HOO

 Yesterday I went to my pre-op appointment yesterday, well I guess it was more of a class than an appointment, but anyway it was very informative. I cant believe this is so close now. It seems like it was so long to wait and now its just 5 days away! Now it seems real.... The class at the hospital went over what to expect at the hospital on the day of surgery and how to prepare and all that good stuff. I have one day left of work before I am off! I took the day before the surgery off so I can do my superfun sounding laxative stuff. Ugh, oh well. I think it will be nice to get everything ready to go on that day as best I can. 

I am watching the Stanley Cup playoffs right now, I hope the Red Wings can beat Anaheim....

Now I am just boring! 
TTYL

So as much as I am trying to not freak out over this liquid diet, I am not gonna lie, IT SUCKS. The first few days I was really pumped and excited to get going and move closer to my surgery date, but as time wears on I just want to take a BITE of something satisfying! Dont get me wrong, I am not usually very hungry, but the feeling of eating something and feeling satisfied is something I am not having at this time. Yesterday was the worst because I was at my aunts house for Sunday dinner and she made this AMAZING pot roast and I wanted just one little bite, but I cant! :( I sipped my beef broth and tried to pretend it was roast beef. Bleh

I am ready to have surgery and get back to semi-normal foods ASAP!

Day three of the liquid diet. Most challenging day yet. Work is really hard. What is right next to me on my desk? Cheese and crackers. Sounds delicious. But no. I get to go enjoy 6 oz of beef broth and 1/4 cup of pudding. Yippee. Oh well. It will all be worth it. It will all be worth it. It will all be worth it.

**Just a note. I am not sure why I wanted to wrtie this blog without the use of  complete sentences, but oh well. Just dont tell my mom- she hates it when I do that :)  **