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.

Update

Yesterday I had my endoscopy. It went well except Dr Argotte found I have a hiatal hernia and an ulcer. He said that when I have my surgery he could fix the hernia if he thinks it needs it. Prescribed some expensive med for the ulcer.

Monday I picked up my machine for the sleep apnia. Apparently I have mixed obstructive and central sleep apnia and was having multiple episodes of apnia every minute so no wonder I'm always tired. I've been able to keep my mask on all night, but I have an extremely sore spot on the bridge of my nose.

weightloss update

Well it's been a while since I posted an update on my weightloss. I have started on my 6 month supervised diet. I have lost 5lbs since my official start of diet and 13 since I started the process. On Monday I go to pick up my cpap equipment. On Thursday, I have my endoscope done. On the 19 I have my psych evaluation and on the 20th I go back to the surgeon. and on the 25 I see my diet supervisor. All of this in addition to work and church, it keeps me hoppin.

Trip to Minneapolis

I had a great time on my trip. I took Amtrak. It was fun. On Thursday, my niece, Deb, and I went to the Minnesota Zoo. I love zoos and this is one of the nicest I been to. On Friday and Saturday, we went to the Women of Faith conference. Sunday was church and bowling with my nephew, Tim, and his family. Monday, my niece, Beth and nephew, Seth and his wife Laura, joined us and we went to the Mall of America. Laura works at Underwater Adventures, the worlds largest underground aquarium. She took us for a tour. I really enjoyed that alot. Tuesday, it was back home again. Phew what a whirlwind visit.

Fireproof

This movie was really good. I would recommend it for anyone except maybe children 8 and under. It might be a little intense for them. It is funny, touching, exciting and just plain good. http://www.fireproofthemovie.com/ http://www.fireproofmymarriage.com/index.php

Sleep study 2

On Wednesday, I had my visit with the Dietician at Herrin Hospital. It went very well. She is very nice. Went over what I need to eat to lose weight and discussed the diet I will have to follow after surgery. In the evening I had my second sleep study where they test different masks and test what presser works best. Again I couldn’t really sleep, but the c pap machine wasn’t too bad. I’ll get used to it I think. Today the doctor’s office called and cancelled my appointment for Monday. I rescheduled for October 30th. I hope They don’t change again, or they will mess me up for getting my 6 months in.