So Sick of Waiting

So my surgery was scheduled and then rescheduled ! I'm on the schedule for Thursday March 13th!! Only about a month later than I hoped for but it is what it is!! I'm so ready.

But because of my schedule/plan changes I stopped the Liver Reduction Diet and now its time to start again... and yes I'm starting over completely.  My current weight is 242.4 which is only a tad bit off of where I was a month ago.  Oh well I figure this is one of the main reasons I'm having surgery anyway - I have no self control and need discipline!

So here we go again!! Im exactly 12 days 21 hours from surgery.  I love this picture below - it so depicts my attitude towards the scale most days!

I'm On The Schedule

Finally !! After months and months of jumping through the insurance hoops to meet all the requirements I am finally on the surgical schedule!!
Surgery is scheduled for March 6 2014 @ 3:00 pm.  That will be the first day of my brand new life and I can't wait!

UGH!

This liver reduction diet is not the easiest - but I was doing ok - until "I feel off the wagon"!
Last weekend was difficult, mostly because I was not as prepared as I should have been.  And well quite frankly I'm broke!! Regardless of what anyone says a conventional diet is hard if you dont have money!!! But I'm happy to say I'm back on track now, and my follow up appointment date of 2/17/2014 is fastly approaching! Ok I'm saddled up and back on that wagon!!!

C to the P to the A to the P ... CPAP

OMG!
I picked up my CPAP machine on Wednesday and I hate it!
OMG - I woke up a few times just uncomfortable and had to yank the damn thing off.
I know everyone tells me its gonna make me feel better and It's gonna be beneficial to my recovery and over all weight loss goals but right this minute I HATE IT!
And I wont even go into how hidious it looks. I mean I'm not a vane person but even my cousin said I looked like a baby elephant -- wow thanks. Isnt that the look I'm working so hard to avoid??  She said it very jokingly by the way as she is 6 months into her weigtht loss journey - also using the gastric sleeve method.
Anywho that's my post for today ... just wanted to discuss the ugly that is my CPAP!!

CPAP - head gear for the restless!!  Ain't that sexy!!

I've Been Approved

I got an email from my surgical liaison yesterday and my insurance company has approved me for surgery! That means I'm done, I'm in, no if and's or but's about it!
Unfortunately, because of work scheduling and obligations I cant go in to see Dr Tyner for my follow up until 2/17 -- I was hoping for 2/10 but that's not gonna happen so no need to dwell on it!  So am scheduled to go in on 2/17 I will go into a group setting to discuss the surgery - and after care - then be wisked away to the financial office to pay for my surgery (of course) then to the scheduler to schedule surgery then to a check in with Dr Tyner. I'm so excited I wish it were all happening tomorrow!!
But with that being said I have 13 days before all that happens and a few more before surgery. Because of my extended waiting period I've decided to stick to the liver reduction diet, but allow my self a little wiggle room.  I mean I've got 13+ days to lose 10 pounds for God's sake and I'm well on my way.

Today's weight  237.8 I'm down 4 pounds as of today so that's encouraging!!

Be blessed!

This is me ....  this is the fat face I hope to change ....

Liver Reduction Diet

OK so now let the journey begin!! My packet has been sent to insurance as of 1/30/2014 - which means it should be approved within the next two weeks and I could be set for surgery within the next 14 days!! I'm so excited.
The 1st step to the actual weight loss is the per-operative liver reduction diet.  The intentions of this diet is to begin your weight loss, reduce the size of your liver for easier maneuvering while in the abdominal cavity and to prepare you for the life to come.

So I'm ready!! I got up I've made my 1st protein shake and its in the freezer getting as cold as possible.

Diet plan for this week:
shake for breakfast
Adkins bar for snack
hard boiled egg & 1 piece of dry toast for lunch
sugar free jell-o for snack
 and then dinner....

I may switch it up every other day and do the shake for lunch - we'll see!!

Current weight 241.1 pounds