Hmmmmmmm???

I have gone out to eat A LOT in the last couple of weeks.  I think I am trying to eat all of my favorites before surgery.  Since I don't have surgery until November 21st, I need to stop pigging out.  My official pre-op diet starts November 1st.  However, I want to really start eating better and exercising more A.S.A.P.    I started wearing my fit bit again and I have walked over 10,000 steps the last 3 days.  That is a good start.

Back to School/Work

Teacher in-service starts tomorrow.  I am looking forward to catching up with my co-workers and plan for a new year.  Early to bed tonight.

HOPE is an amazing thing

I teach second grade and I am gearing up for a new school year.  It is amazing how differently I am approaching this year, with the HOPE of finally being healthy and fit.

Family

I am so grateful to have family that supports and loves me!

Sky Diving Vs. Mexico

I know that some of my friends and family are a little nervous about me going to Mexico for surgery.  I would be more nervous if I was sky diving.  I am grateful that I have friends and family who care so much about me.  It will all turn out fine.  <3

Roller Coaster of Emotions

This last couple of days have gone from excitement, to heart break to total confidence and relief.  I found out the cash price for surgery was $18,000.  Well, that was not in the cards.  I felt hopeless.  I joined several chat rooms, facebook pages and blogs and posed the question, "Has anyone had surgery in Mexico?"

Well after TONS of research, I have scheduled surgery with Dr. Ortiz at the Obesity Control Center in Mexico.  My husband and parents are very happy for me, though my husband won't be truly happy until I come out of surgery.  (I almost died during my first c-section in 1996)  My best friend is scared, but she loves me, so as long as everything goes OK, I know that everyone important to me will be supportive of this life changing journey.  November 21st can't come soon enough.

The Adventure Begins

I met my amazing husband in 1986.  Since then, I have become a wife, teacher, mother and friend to many. I have also gained 85 pounds.  Weight Watcher has always been a great resource for me, but life and stress would always keep me from losing more than 30 pounds.  I have decided to have Lap Band (Gastric Banding) surgery.  I have my first consult on Friday.  Wish me luck!