Step 3 Complete....Ready for a New Me!

Step 3 complete! Went to my Orientation to the Weight Loss Program on Friday! I got even more useful information. The gave us this very informational book called Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies. And let me tell you, this book has it all! Any thing and everything you need to know about weight loss surgery!! We also got a binder with our outline to the program, a cool talking pedometer and a measuring tape. I meet some great people that day that are just like me with diabetes. This surgery means the world to all of us with diabetes, because it is a cure!! Living with diabetes is tough, you have to make major changes in your whole life and need extra medical care. This prepares me for my surgery because I know I can make those life changes as I did before and I have the will to be healthy!!

Next for me, is my first official appt with the doctors. I get weighed in officially for my 5% weight loss!! My appt is on July 6th. I have 4 weeks to get all my cravings and weakness out of the way. As of July 6th, I will no longer be having any sugar intake....including my TEA!! I will have to prepare myself for drinking water and sugar free drinks. I will have to turn my back on snacks and treats that are high in sugar and sub them for sugar free snacks such as sugar free Jello and sugar free Puddings!

When meeting with the team on Friday I also was informed that my insurance company required that I do 6 consecutive visit for 6 months...So that means i have to do one each month consecutively, so this puts my surgery to about December/January time. Either way I am happy, I can start out 2010 with a fresh start and a new me!

I am very thankful for my family, my husband and children have been so supportive of me getting this surgery! My husband has been my strongest support, he has been here through all my health issues and doesn't want me to be unhappy with myself and my health anymore. He knows about all the risk with my health conditions and also with the surgery and We both feel this is the best thing to do.

Well i will keep you all updated in my progress and can't wait till my next Appt!!!

Owens First Hair cut

I finally gave into getting Owens hair cut thanks to the comments we got when we were shopping last weekend!! Drew was pushing Owen in the cart at Wal-Mart this weekend and this couple came up and said "awww What a cute little girl!" Drew said "that's it! Its time to get his hair cut!" Soooo i had to finally give in!! I think he looked cute with his long hair and curls in the back! The next day i went to Fantastic Sams here in Candler, NC and got his hair cut. I was a little sad to see those cut little curls go but they had too. Unfortunately down here they don't have places that specialize in kids. I had to hold him the whole time because when we sat him down he keep tryng to get off the chair! At points he was getting antsy but they seem to get him to calm down with french fries!! Once all said and done he looks sooo cute with his little boy hair cut...The before and after pics....

And it only took me 16 months to get his first hair cut. LOL!

Owen's 15 Months!

Owen had his 15 month well baby appt. last month! He is getting big and very strong. Owen weighed in at a big 27 pounds! This boy loves to eat and eat! My chunky butt baby!! He started as always playing until we got called back to the room and then played more in the room till the doctor came in.
He got checked out by the Doctor with a clean bill of health. Then he got 3 shots....as always one crabby baby!! After about 2 days he was back to his normal playful self. As you can see he loves walking around in mommys slippers!He is tooo cute!! This blog was posted a little late since he is now 16 months now!! I cant believe how much my baby has grown....it seems just like yesterday when i had him! We are so proud of his development!!