One month later and down 24lbs

Judy One Month Later
(332 to 308)

Went for another appointment with my surgeon today. I went down in my weight 24lbs since my last visit!

Today's appointment was a group session with four others. Went over how we need to eat with the band, why the low carbs, why we need to loose some weight prior to surgery. Let me go over each one.

Why the Low Carbs. As long as we follow what the Dr. has said to do regarding carbs, we will loose some weight. Carbs will make the liver very large and it needs to shrink prior to surgery. Do this now will only be good for you come surgery day. And to get the weight off. After doing this for a month, it has only been better for me.

How to eat with the band. Small bites, small fork, small plate. Wont be able to eat a lot once I have the band to reach sanity. And with all of this, chew, chew, chew. Also, don't drink before a meal, about 10 mins or so. Also don't drink after a meal until 30 mins later. Don't want your food to come back up!

Now the reason for loosing some weight prior to surgery. The liver sits on top of the where the band will be going. The liver needs to be small and not in large to make sure when it is move it is not hurt or anything. That alone is a good enough reason for me not to eat what I should not eat! Even one BAD meal can in large the liver to the point that the Dr. can't do the surgery.

So my packet was sent off today to tricare. It should not take to long the lady at the office said to get approval. I asked about when did she think I could look at having the surgery. She said probably in November. So by the end of the year, I will be working on my new life! ( But I am already, I just get one more tool to help me! )

Right now, I am not sure when my next appointment is. I will get a call from the office once I am approved and then set that appointment and my surgery date. My Doctor does surgery on Mondays and Thursday. I think Thursday will be best. Phil will only have to take one to two days off. I figure if he can't take Friday off for some reason, I feel I can find someone to come spend the day with me....I hope. :)

It is going to be a great way to end a interesting year!