9-19-2009

Where did the time go? At first it seemed so far away and now surgery in 5 days. I am still more excited than nervous. My greatest fear is I go through all this just to gain it all back.  I have been overweight all my life; obese since my teens. Anyone else having a hard time visualizing a new slimmer (& more importantly, healthier) you? May God bless us all!

Yes, I just cannot picture myself slimmer.  I too have been overweight all my life.  My mom keeps finding me smaller clothes, I just keep shaking my head.  I just can't visualize myself thinner.  Even though I know I will be!  Good luck on your day!

Karen

You will do great!  Congratulations on being so close to surgery day!  I am jealous-just waiting for a date hopefully in the next couple of months. 

It's weird how we see ourselves isn't it.  Just take it one day at a time. 

I have not been overweight all of my life and I don't realize how fat I am till I see a picture-I see a thin person wanting out of this body! 

What have you been buying and getting ready for getting back home from surgery?

Thanks for the up talk.
I have a food list from my doctor's office. I tried a few protein shakes and bought sugar free items. I'll be on clear liquids for a week and then full liquids for at least 2 weeks. I also bought liquid Tylenol.