I need to have weight loss surgery. A year ago my doctor said I was eligible for gastric bypass surgery. A few weeks later I lost my job and my individual health insurance. I have since found a job but do not have insurance. There are few jobs available around here so I am lucky. But I can't afford the surgery without insurance. And I am getting fatter and sicker every day. We need to do something about health ca… Continue

Well, it's been eleven days and things are beginning to look up. I had a few rough days at the beginning of the week and I got real down. I was having a tough time swallowing. But that is better now. Am getting my water and protein now without problem. My doctor said that because he had to repair a hiatal hernia at the time he put the band in, it would be a little sore. That has passed and I'm feeling much better. I was very weak and tired Sun-Tue. and got upset wondering if I had made a mistake… Continue

5 days til surgery
I am getting anxious. Last night I wrote down all the reasons I could think of that I should get the surgery.
Here they are
1. no more incontinence
2. no more snoring
3. no more hip pain
4. less back pain
5. no more arms sticking out as I walk
6. no more waddling
7. diabetes goes away ( hopefully)
8. lower cholesterol
9. smaller bra
10. breath easier

Wow, that is alot of reasons to do the surgery, get healthy and have a life. I am praying that the Lord will quide the Surgeon'… Continue

The night before surgery I wanted to back out. I didn't want to give up my comfort ( food ). How was I going to feel when everone else in my family went out to eat? Would it be easier to just stay home? I had lots of questions and very few answers.
I did go through with it and I am not sorry. I did it because of my health. In the end that was what was important.
It took about one hour to do the surgery and two hours in recovery. I don't remember anything about the first couple of hours in my roo… Continue

Good Morning!


I just made a pasta salad for tomorrow. It looks very yummy. I think I will make Lemonade Pie too.


We always go to my sons house to swim and grill.


I have lost 2 lbs this week so far. Yeah!
I went to Kohl's yesterday. They are having a big sale. It was fun to look for something smaller than a 2x. I got some capris and a pair of sandles.
I have found that I am not thinking about food all the time. That is a blessing! When I do eat, I pick something low in calories and don't fe… Continue