I'm freezing!

It's cold here today, 8, but nowhere near the cold it was just a week or so ago when it was in the negatives all day, so I don't know why I feel so cold now when I didn't then! I think I'll have to look in my closet here at work and see if i have a sweater! Well, Monday I have an appointment with the bariatrician. At that time, other appointments will be set up for me, one for the nutritionist and 1 for the psych evaluation. During my last conversation with the nurse at the bariatricians office, she was saying surgery could be in May, as long as all my paperwork is in order (which it should be)! So, I'm starting to get excited! I know this is not an "easy way out" by any means, but I look forward to the challenges it will bring me along the way! I've begun ordering the supplies I'll need to make my life more law-carb than ever, things like almond flour, natural sugar replacement, high protein stuff. I've never had a problem eating sugar-free, or law carb, or drinking a protein shake for a meal replacement....the problem comes in not feeling FULL afterwards, resulting in me being hungry approximately 15 minutes after meals!!! With this sleeve surgery, the ghrelin will be removed, which is the hormone that causes hunger. Here is an excerpt about the sleeve: "Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy The Sleeve Gastrectomy may be the only surgery you need to fully achieve your weight loss goals. But it also can be performed as the first stage to a Gastric Bypass, Duodenal Switch or Gastric Banding procedure. We perform the Sleeve Gastrectomy as a stand-alone operation or as part one of a two-stage procedure. In our experience, the weight loss and reduction of medical problems are similar to those of Gastric Bypass. Less than 5% of our patients who have chosen Sleeve Gastrectomy have required or desired a second stage procedure. The Sleeve Gastrectomy involves permanently removing approximately 85% of the stomach. Research has shown that removing this portion of the stomach reduces a hormone called ghrelin which causes hunger. Therefore, patients not only feel full after a small amount of food, but also do not often crave food. It is not uncommon to hear Sleeve patients say that they have to remind themselves to eat. The other great benefit of the Sleeve Gastrectomy is that there is no malabsorption of nutrients and patients have fewer problems with vitamin deficiencies including Calcium, Iron and Vitamin D. You simply have a smaller stomach.

" Yes, it's some major surgery! But I hope to be back to work within 2 weeks, possibly even just 1 week with restrictions! Here are pics of me that I took last week at my all-time highest weight. I hope to NEVER look like that again!!!

Happy Friday!

Too long

Yes, it's been a while since I've posted. There's been lots going on, both externally and internally. A month ago I started the process of lap-band surgery. There are things during the 6 month waiting period that needs to be done, so I'm doing them, and biding my time. I've done a lot of research on it, and talked to a friend who had it done a few months ago, so I'm not too worried about it. In the meantime, I've joined a local Biggest Loser challenge, starting next Tuesday. I've heard it's lots of fun, so what the heck, I'll give it a go. I want to try to stick to low carb as much as possible, because I know that's what works for me. We shall see.