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68 Pounds and counting. For the first time since 1991, the first number on the scale when I stepped on it yesterday morning started with a 2 instead of a 3. It was a thrilling victory and I can't "weight" for the next one. I also bought two pair of Dockers the other day in the Men's department at JC Penny. (not the Big & Tall department). Life is Good!!!!!!

Well it has been about seven weeks since my surgery (10/14/09). Meeting with Doc and the nutritionist next week. I am pleased to report that I am down a total of 39 pounds since surgery and 56 since the very beginning. Everything is progressing fine. I have still not experienced a hunger pang of any kind. I have no idea why, but I am so happy with the progress I have made thus far.

My wife bought me a new UK jacket to wear. The best part was that it wasn't a XXL or XXXL like normal, but rather it was an XL. Its under the tree and I get to start enjoing it at christmas. (hope it still fits. Could to too big by that time! :) )  Just checking in with anyone whose interested.

Shawn

Just got back from Georgetown. Had to get typed and matched for my blood. (Just in Case). I am learning that Crystal Light is going to be my new BFF, at least in the world of soda replacement. I am very excited and of course quite nervous.

I suspect everything will go just fine and I will begin my journey in earnest tomorrow. For all my friends, keep my in your thoughts tomorrow. I will write again soon.

Shawn

Well it's just under two weeks and counting. I so very excited and still alittle nervous. Just for fun today. I made a post surgical breakfast. I had a one egg omelet with 2 oz. of diced ham a a quarter cup of shredded cheddar cheese. according to the nutritional labels it totaled 333 calories, 21g fat, 3g of carbs and 18g of Protein.

I cooked it in PAM in a small sautee skillet. it looked about the size of a hard taco shell. It was very good and I tried very hard to make it take 20 minutes to eat it. That was not easy though. since we are only supposed to have 25 g of fat a day. I am going to have to find a different ham and a different cheese to use since that was 16g of the 21 total.

I received notice from Georgetown bariatric that my surgery has been approved. !!!  So begins the journey.

I can't really explain it, but sometimes I feel like I am making zero progress. I have no surgery scheduled yet as I am working on the 6 month physician supervised diet. (Humana's requirement) Some days I want to have the surgery and then some days, I don't feel like I should do it. Help