One More Hurdle has been Hurdled!

As of today, I have finished all of the pre-op nutritional visits, pre-op tests/lab work, pre-op one-on-one counseling sessions that my surgeon requires!  All that I have left are three behavior/lifestyle workshops--one each Tuesday evening for the next three weeks--a surgeon's final follow-up, and a FINAL final surgeon visit with family members so that they know the drill for procedure day, and have everything ready at home for my hospital discharge post-op.

I can't believe how much I've fit into two months.  It's been crayzee hectic insane, but it's getting done!  I even called the insurance company to make sure I won't get walloped with a huge unexpected bill for anything afterwards, and they reassured me that the most I'll be charged is just over $200, the balance of my annual deductible.  Woohoo! 

So far, from small dietary changes like incorporating protein shakes at least 1-2 times a day and focusing on reducing carbs and eliminating my 350-calorie coffee every day, I've lost 11 pounds.  This is small taters compared to the 90-ish I'm hoping to still lose; but you know what, I'll take every ounce as a small battle won in the Great War to come! 

Anyway, progress is being made on several fronts, and that is all good, all the time!  How is your WLS journey?  Are you just starting out, or have you already nearly won your war?