This summer has been eventful and memorable. I have been to 2 weddings, I have another this weekend and my oldest son marries in November. I am loving the compliments about my new looks. Between the first two weddings I have lost 45 pounds. I know, a lot of people have lost a lot more by their 8th week post op but although it is slow, I am still having progress.

The reason I bring up all the events is because there is always SO much food. Birthday parties, patio parties and ...

I've been reading and taking to heart all the posts saying stalls are normal and if you just stick with it, you will eventually start moving. I told myself I wouldn't get disappointed if this happened because I knew eventually it would change.

Today I woke up with a different attitude and can't seem to shake it. I have lost a total of 17 pounds since surgery and haven't lost anything since the 10th day out. Oh "YAY" I can hear you say, "you have lost 17 lbs!" ...

I am sleeved and waiting to be released to go back to the hotel. I feel really good and excited. So far I have had apple juice, no vomiting or nausea and very little pain. The sun is shining and I'm looking forward to sitting in it and feeling it's warmth on my arms. My sister and I want to do some shopping before we head into San Diego and we aren't looking forward to the long lines back to the states but this has been a good experience over all. So far...

Today is the last day of solid food for me and although it scares me, I'm glad because I am one day closer to the surgery and the rest of my life. I am going over everything I need to take with me, clothes, gauze, tape etc... Since I am going to Mexico to have my sleeve, this takes a lot more preparation. I am from Nebraska so this means a trip to the airport, almost 200 miles away and then a long way to my destination. I have to make sure everything is in a bag small enough for me to be able ...

I have made my decision to have my surgery in Mexico with Dr. Alejandro Lopez. It has been 3 days now on the pre-op diet and I have had bad headaches everyday. I usually drank at least one cup of coffee a day so some of that is lack of caffeine. I had been on a low carb/sugar diet for quite some time so I think the headaches are from not being use to the low caloric intake.

Today has been extremely difficult because of the inability to sleep and anxiety of the surgery. I am ...