Keep a personal wellness journal on DailyStrength to track your health and communicate with friends. http://dailystrength.org/people/47113/journal Thu, 04 Dec 2008 02:01:22 +0100 DailyStrength RSS 0.11.3.0.6833 (FeedCreator 1.7.2) http://dailystrength.org/images/comprofiler/avatar/47113/1213247532.jpg http://dailystrength.org/people/47113 http://dailystrength.org/people/47113/journal/989110 After all the worry and panic, turns out the first vet we saw (who got fired) was an idiot.  Little man had a bad tooth, so they pulled it and cleaned his teeth.  He is almost done with his medicine and doing great! Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:04:42 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/47113/journal/953945 I don't know what is going on with me.  Dudley being sick is physically and emotionally exhausting.  I just burst into tears at the very thought of something being seriously wrong and I keep dreaming about sick and dying pets. pets I've never had. Dudley is doing fine other th... Sat, 05 Apr 2008 08:39:42 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/47113/journal/946236 Right now Dudley seems to be doing o.k.  He is eating and playing and other than when we give him his medicine, you would never know there was something wrong.  We go back to the vet next Tuesday.  I will now be seeing the owner of this practice who has a vet for 37 years.  I am ... Wed, 02 Apr 2008 09:13:15 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/47113/journal/938936 This has been a rough day.  Last night I noticed our beloved little rat terrier had a big bump on the bottom of his chin.  Of course I became concerned.  We took him to animal hospital (not his regular vet, but they were very comprehensive).  They did some x-rays. Best case, he h... Sun, 30 Mar 2008 15:28:48 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/47113/journal/934080 Saw the nutritionist today she says I am doing great!!  I have been released to the general diet, which means beef! I have some with salad for lunch.  So yummy! Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:51:59 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/47113/journal/928460 I know there have been several posts about how most people hit a brief plateau early on and then begin losing again, but it's still getting to me.  I have been stuck at a 48lb lose for a week : I also expected that I would be down at least two sizes after losing alomost 50lbs.... Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:45:27 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/47113/journal/908382 It's eactly one month today and I have lost 48lbs!  I wish I could see it more in my clothes, but I can feel it!  Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:46:28 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/47113/journal/834351 Day one after surgery and I feel pretty good.  A little pain but much better now that the catheter is out.  Had my first burp a few minutees ago!  Yay! Tue, 19 Feb 2008 07:56:07 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/47113/journal/830277 Tommorrow is D-Day so to speak.  I am all set.  Ready to go.  Will be at the hospital at 6:00a.m.  Surgery scheduled to start at 7:30!!   To say I am scared is an understatement, but no pain no gain, right? Sun, 17 Feb 2008 18:03:03 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/47113/journal/822489 Only 4 more days to go!   Sheer terror has set in and is creeping into my daily activities.  I just want Monday to be over so I can get on with everything!  Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:20:44 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/47113/journal/800548 Had my final appointment with the surgeon before surgery day and am feeing better than ever about it.  I can't wait to get on with my new life! Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:48:07 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/47113/journal/787532  Pre-op tests are back.  Everything looks good.  A few things the doc wants to re-confirm when I go in for my class, but nothing that will stop me from having the surgery!  I guess it's full steam ahead! I feel like a kid waiting for the first day of summer vacation!... Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:13:37 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/47113/journal/781455   Went for the pre-op tests this week but had my final class rescheduled.  I need to get my diet from the nutritionist, but no one is returning my calls.  Waiting for the test results and not knowing my diet are making me really edgy.  I am a ball of stress.  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:39:05 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/47113/journal/743479 Time is certainly flying!  My surgery is scheduled for February 18th!  I am very excited but very scared at the same time. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:10:10 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/47113/journal/719854 I can't believe how quickly things are moving!  The insurance documentation arrived yesterday and I should have a surgery date by the end of the week!  Only 4 to 6 more weeks.I also grew some courage and told my parents and brother about the surgery.  I told them that if they want... Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:38:44 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/47113/journal/707080 Quick update.  My insurance has just approved my gastric bypass surgery and we are waiting for the formal written documents.  I am so lucky, but now I am completely terrified.  Yikes!!  Very nerve racking. Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:09:48 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/47113/journal/524736 Wow!  It's been awhile since I've been here.  The California trip was great.  Eaxhausting, but great.  Nothing much to report.  Starting to think about adoption, but DH isn't ready to talk about that yet.  Maybe soon. Sun, 14 Oct 2007 22:46:38 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/47113/journal/479442 Well, I survived the baby shower!  Yay me!  It was actually quite fun and everyone told me what a great party it was.  In a way, I think it was actually healing to do this.Now my next trauma!  I leave Monday for California and feel like I am having a panic attack every other minute.  ... Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:48:33 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/47113/journal/425174 Dreading the baby shower this week.  Can't wait until that is over. Nervous about the trip to Calfornia and not feeling so well because of it.  Need to manage all this stress, but don't know how.   Mon, 03 Sep 2007 23:38:16 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/47113/journal/377042 Went to the doctor today.  LOST 6 POUNDS!!! Wed, 15 Aug 2007 23:09:30 +0100