My One year Surgeversary
Dec 20, 2007
Wow! One year. What a journey. I really, really wish that I would have posted more. I am so happy right now. I feel so much better. I love to go to Disney now. I can walk around all day and not be tired. I love my new size. I love buying clothes. I love moving around. I love meeting new people. Life is just so mch better.
ONE MONTH WEIGHTLOSS
Jan 27, 2007
Woo Hoo !!!!! I went to the nutritionist yesterday and discovered I have lost 45 pounds!!! I feel so great. I also get to eat food. Real food, not just mushy stuff. I feel somewhat normal again. I am amazed at how much weight I lost. I am also down 3 sizes in my pants. I think I'm in the fun part of this journey.
The Day after Christmas
Dec 25, 2006
It's the day after Christmas. I can't believe I had nothing to eat. This year I realized how much I looked forward to the food of Christmas. I was able to reflect more this year on what Christmas is really about. I realized that getting together with family is much more important than the food you eat.
Reflections on the 10 day liquid diet
Dec 15, 2006
*Going into this thing, I thought it would be horrible....it's not.
*I have never realized how much food is such a big part of my life.
*I am enjoying many aspects of my life that I haven't had time for because of thinking about what to eat, etc.
*I am capable of doing something even though it's hard.
*Being a bit hungry is not going to kill me.
*I have a wonderful family and wonderful friends who support me.
*Keeping the end in mind is very important.
Liquid Diet...Day 2
Dec 11, 2006
I made it through my second day of the liquid diet. I haven't had fun. I want to eat a chicken breast or pasta so bad. I can't wait until I get over this hunger stage. I am amazed at how much of my life revolves around food. I knew that I liked to eat but I am already noticing that i really look forward to eating. I liked the feeling of being hungry so I would get to eat and not feel guilty about it. I think I am going to learn a lot about myself during this journey. I've only been at this two days and already I have learned about myself.
Back From Disney World
Dec 10, 2006
Alright, I'm back from the "World" and have started my 10 day liquid diet. This is hard! I am so hungry! I stretched my stomach to the max in Disney World and now I have gone cold turkey to liquid.
I had a hard time getting around Disney this year. I twisted my knee and really had a tough time walking. My ankles were swollen every night and I didn't go on some of the rides because they were uncomfortable. I know that it was my weight that did it. I am carrying so much weight that I was miserable. I know now, more than ever, that I want to have this surgery. I need to have this surgery. I want to feel fit. I want no limitations on my getting around. I want to run for the bus if it's getting ready to leave. I want to wear cute clothes. I want to buy a sweatshirt and not worry if they have one big enough.
I just need to keep my eye on the prize. As Paul says I need to perservere. I need to run the race and finish it. I am so hungry right now. I'll be fine.
The Day after Thanksgiving
Nov 24, 2006
Why is it that every meal I eat I think will be my last. As I was eating turkey and stuffing yesterday. I was really trying to especially enjoy it this year. I know I won't be eating anything at Christmas time. I am so excited to have the surgery, but I am not looking forward to the 10 day liquid diet and the diet following the surgery.
I have been telling people about my surgery and getting nothing but support. Even people who I expected would not understand are so excited for me. I feel blessed to have such wonderful people in my life to support me in this journey. \
Surgery Scheduled
Nov 20, 2006
I am so excited. Today I scheduled my surgery. This is really going to happen. I have been waiting to do this for a long time. I am surprised at how quickly this whole process went. It just took me a long time to step out and do this. I can't wait to be on the losing side.
