1/11/13

The results of my sleep study indicated only mild sleep disturbance.  The doctor said that it should mostly get better with weight loss.  Just another thing to look forward to when losing weight - better sleep! 
I found out that a few people I work with at school have had WLS so I decided to share my upcoming adventure with them.  It was a good thing!  I now have a few other people who are supporting my journey!  They have shared with me their experience and some tips for before and after surgery.  It's all becoming more real now.
On Wednesday, a friend Denise and I went to the bi-monthly support group held at the hospital.  There were people there of all ages and at all stages of their WL journey.  Some were still deciding if they were going to do it, others - like me - are waiting to have surgery scheduled and others were anywhere from 2 weeks post-op to 10 years post-op.  The topic was "self-monitoring".  Members of the group shared their advice and there was so much information offered.  About half way through the meeting, the floor was opened up to any topics.  It was nice to ask questions and hear what other people had to say.  They talked alot about the protein supplementing that you have to do.  People shared what products, websites and apps have helped them stay on track!
Again, I continue to encounter people who are negative about all of it.  It's starting to get on my nerves.  It just seems that there is no reason to be so negative other than because you feel bad about yourself.  So I just ignore them for now and move on.
I have my last phone appointment with the insurance health program on Tuesday.  After that appointment the clinic can schedule surgery.  I'm hoping for it to be scheduled for February 15th.  That is a Friday and we don't have school that Monday so I will take off Tuesday - Friday.  It will be total of 10 days. 
After surgery, I will probably be in the hospital for 2 nights.  Many people have commented that the more you move after surgery and get your digestive system moving, then you can go home sooner.  So I'll be a great patient and do whatever it takes to get moving!