August 1

Day 5 of liquid diet. Hungry most of the time. Juice doesn't sit well a lot of the time. I'm going up to Delores' tomorrow and then Monday I have my pre-op testing. I am losing about 2 pounds a day on this diet.

July 30

Today is day 3 of my liquid diet. I think this will be a better day. Not as hungary and stomach not complaing as much. Yesterday was kinda hard I was hungary all day and felt sort of yucky. I went to see G-Force yesterday it was great... really funny.

At Last!

I finally have a surgery date. August 10th. I start my liquid diet today. 4 low carb protein drinks & 2 cups of fruit juice per day plus unlimited sugar free clear liquids. I expect the first few days to be hard but after that it shouldn't be too bad. I weighed 295 this morning on our scale.

I just realized I haven't told about my new doctor. The weight loss clinic in Herrin IL made arrangements with My New Self in Des Peres Hospital in St Louis. I chose Dr Norbert Richardson as my surgeon and went for an appointment about a month ago.

Yesterday I got the letter okaying the surgery and set up the date. Things will move quickly now. I go for pre-op testing on August 3rd, and will learn then what time I have to be at the hospital

The adventure continues

What a ride! Last week I learned that my surgeon was let go from the New Life Weightloss Center in Herrin. His license to practice medicine in KY has been suspended for 90 days. Although I like him and didn't really want to change Doctors I decided that in order to have the surgery as soon as possible I will go to the hospital in St louis. I have started the process of transfering there. I don't know yet which doctor I will be seeing, but the website indicates that they are approved by BCSH so that is promising. I am still hoping for an early July surgery date. The good news is I am still losing weight.

Progress

I went to Dr. Argotte today. I lost 9 lbs this month. They are going to submit my surgery to the insurance company. Things are progressing as expectedAs the time gets closer I'm getting excited. I hope the insurance company approves it the first time.

Busy, busy , busy

Wow I didn't realize it had been so long since I posted. The diet is going pretty well. I've lost 21 pounds. I will probably start the liver shrinking diet soon. I am tapering off of soda. I don't drink it at home or work anymore just when I eat out. 2 or 3 times a week instead of everyday. Dr Argote has moved his office to Herrin IL. I am still not sure what that is going to mean about a surgery date. I go to see him on Thursday, so I may know more then.

Today I went to FBC Marion for the state VBS clinic. It was very good, as usual. I am so excited that VBS is about Australia! We will have such fun. The Bible lessons are about Peter and his relationship to Jesus. I will teach the Kindergarten class at the Associational VBS clinic on April 21st.

Time Flies

I haven't posted in a while. I had a wonderful Christmas. I had an appointment with Dr Argotte today. He is pleased with my progress. I've lost 18.3 lbs since my first visit. and10.5lbs since November 20th. Not to shabby for over the holidays. Next week I see Dr. Alam for my sleep apnia and Christy for my diet. I think Christy will be pleased also as that is almost 6 lbs since my December visit.

I think the bi-pap machine may be the death of me yet. Still can't wear full mask except for a night or two at a time and the nose mask is only slightly better, I can't seem to get used to sleeping on my back and the noise of the machine bothers the dog.