Almost there

Hard to believe, but in only 11 days I will be starting my High Protien all liquid diet. Then in 25 days I will be heading to Northport for the night to stay with my aunt to be able to make it to EMMC by 6:00 am on Dec 12.
In all there is 26 more days to go. I can't belive it.

I'm starting to get mixed feelings. Nervous, scared, lonely, but mostly EXCITED. I'm nervous because i know that my mom won't be there with my and I don't know if my aunt will stay with me or not. I'm scared because or the same reason (I have anxiety) and Lonely because I wll be facing this with out anyone. I know that this is the best way to do it, but still it would help to have a friend or someone by my side. I knwo that i will be there only a few days. I plan on working myself hard, but not to hard of course.  I'm starting now with excercises at the YMCA. If i work though that pain i can work though more pain. I'm working through my headachs so that I can learn to deal with the pain and discomfort. So far so good. 

I'm sorry to be rambeling and stuff. Thank you for listening

Wow  Sarah  it won't be  long  now!!!


All those feelings are normal  and I remember them very  well.

This is the begginng of your new  life  and  it is a trip.    I have learned lots and made some very nice  wonderful friends.  I  do eat healthier  now  and not as much.  But remember it is still   a calorie game so making correct choices is imperative.

Have a wonderful  sunday  and take care!!!!

You are almost there!  The anxiety and mixed feelings you have are "normal", in my opinion!  This IS a life changing surgery BUT, it IS an amazing journey!       In the hospital, I spent most of my time alone (DH came in the evenings with my kids after work, but I spent the days alone)  It really wasn't bad as I had to keep walking.......time flew by very quickly!  Before you konw it, you'll be home, resting, recouperating and living the rest of your healthy life!

Good for you on starting your exercise program now!  I've found that the exercise plays such a HUGE role in my weight loss.........if I don't exercise, I don't lose!  AND......I'm in MUCH better condition than I've EVER been in........in my life!!!  It's amazing!  

Hang in there and try not too worry or stress too much!!!!!!  Feel free to rant or ramble all you want!  That's why we're here!!!!!!

Happy Sunday!!!!

Thank you for the support. I really need. I'm also wondering does anyone have some recipes. I have the ones in the binder, but I'm trying to get some ome so that i can't make more home made meals. That way I'm not buying meals. If that makes sense.

eggface has some great stuff for all phases of the pre and post op diet.  bariatriceating.com has a lot of recipes too

eggface?

theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/    This is the link to her blog.  She has tons of recipes!  She's an OH member and is AWESOME in the kitchen!  Hope this helps!

Thank you so much

G'morning Sarah...the feelings you are having are SO normal !!  I think we've all been exactly where you are right now...But you're gonna do great !! 
The days actually go by pretty fast...the nurses' are in and out of your room all day and night...and then you'll be walking the halls and doing your "laps"    It really wasn't as bad as I had expected (which was a good thing).
I had to be at the hospital by 6am too...and once you get there everything moves along so quickly you don't have time to be nervous anymore...Everyone (from the time I walked thru the door) was so nice and so friendly...I have no complaints at all...and the staff on the 3rd floor were amazing...all 3 shifts...everyone was just so helpful...
Good Luck to you ~ you're gonna do great !!

Take Care ~
deb

Well, Sarah I can see why you would have such mixed feelings, you are about to undertake a huge lifestyle change.  Keep your chin up, I'm sure if any of us are in the neighborhood we'll stop in and say Hi! 

What kind of headaches do you have?  I am worried about that too. I have already given up the ibuprofen and aspirin and tylenol doesn't work for me.  I have a headache today and am just suffering through it.