Author: Desiree.Angelica

Today was my post op follow up with my surgeon. Today I am down 35.9lbs from November 21st. And 50lbs from my highest weight. I am beyond happy with my progress and so is my surgeon. I am approved to go back to work tomorrow and start light work outs. This is a leap in… Continue reading December 20th, 2017

Post Op day 3.  I haven't been up to writing much the last few days but here we are. Three days out from surgery and I am doing good. I have had a few minor set backs but I still know this is the write decision for me.  The morning of surgery i was very… Continue reading December 8th, 2017

Day 10.  Today has been a struggle. Not so much avoiding the temptation to eat but my emotions have been on overload.  Going into this journey I was fully aware that some people would not support my decision and I am still aware of that. Everyone is entitled to their personal opinion regarding this. What… Continue reading November 30th, 2017

Today marks Day 6 of my liver shrink diet. It still isn't easy. I have been hungry since the first day but I keep reminding myself that it is in my head and I am getting ample nutrition. It's hard, my god is it hard. You never really know how much your life revolves around… Continue reading November 26th, 2017

Today starts my Liver Shrink Diet. Or two weeks of hell as I'm going to refer to it as. 🙂 haha This will be one of the hardest things i have to do for this surgery but I know it is to prepare my body for surgery. By following this diet my liver will shrink… Continue reading November 21st, 2017

My EGD (the scope to see inside my stomach) was today. All is good and i'm ready to go for surgery on December 5th, 2017.

Today my surgeon's office called me and told me that my surgery is scheduled for December 5th, 2017. I have a million different emotions running through my head. This is a major life changing decision and I'm finally ready to takethis step to become a healthier and happier person. I will see the surgeon's PA… Continue reading October 26th, 2017

Today is the day I met with my surgeon to go over all the details of the last six months worth of appointments. He was very good and explained everything to me regarding testing prior and what to expect.  He will be having his office authorize the surgery and call me with a date.  I… Continue reading October 16th, 2017

Appointment number six with my primary care doctor. This is the final appointment before I can see my surgeon and begin the insurance approval for the gastric sleeve surgery.  What an incredibly long and at the same time fast journey. I can't believe I started this journey a little over six months ago. The journey… Continue reading October 13th, 2017

Waiting Rooms- it seems I spend so much of my time in waiting rooms now. I'm waiting for my monthly appointment this morning. This marks month five of my life changing journey. I feel good about it.  I've been very focused this month on teaching myself to sip drinks, eat my protein first and not… Continue reading September 22nd, 2017