So exciting!!

So, it has been a few weeks since I blogged, but here are the latest updates....
I went in for my second appointment with the Bariatric doctor.  I am deficient in Vitamin D, but it is fat soluble, so there is a possibility that there is a bunch stored in my fat.  However, they treat for it since there is no test to see how much is in your fat.  I have also lost an official total of 9 pounds!!  I can see it in my pants that are starting to get a little bit big!!

I have my psych eval. scheduled for next Friday, this is one of the last major hurdles before surgery can be done.  I was a little concerned that insurance won't cover it, but it looks like there is a slim, remote, far off in the distance chance that the doctor may actually be covered by my insurance.  I have to thank Dr. Clark for going to bat for me on that.  Once I pass that I can officially schedule my follow-up appointment with the surgeon!!

Closer to home, I was able to get on to the Wii Fit today and exercise for a good 30 minutes!!  This is major since before I was too heavy for the balance board.  I am so excited and I am sitting here post workout, sweat dripping down my face and typing about it because I am that excited!!

As for dietary changes, I am completely off of soda!!  This is really hard because I occasionally (every day) crave a Dr. Pepper, but it took me so long to get off soda that I am not willing to risk even one sip!!  I have cut back carbs, but that seems to be my major struggle right now.  I do have to admit that as much as I wanted to stop for a large milkshake yesterday, I did not so I am extremely proud of that fact!!  Portion control is getting better as well.  I can tell when I have gotten too full, but I am getting much better about stopping before I feel full since it takes your brain like 30 minutes to catch up!!

Well fatigue is starting to take over, so I am headed to bed.  Flylady.com says that to avoid CHAOS (Can't have anyone over syndrome) you need to get to bed at a decent hour.  This change in my diet has been leading to a change in life all around!!  It is exciting changes I tell ya!!  Oh and the best part....people at Peter's work are starting to notice that I have lost weight and it is a great feeling to have people come up to you and tell you that!!