A New Day

Mary has begun her pre-op diet. I am going to follow suit. We have the pre-op information session tomorrow and I might find out if my appeal and gone through. I do not want to be one thing that stands in the way of my surgery by not following doctors orders. The one thing I have left to accomplish is to hit the 20lb weight loss the doctor wanted. I am more than half way to that end. So I have decided to add a weight ticker and post this note to keep reminding myself of what the prize is and not listen to the voices from the darkside.

Michael
  Good luck with the 20 lb weight loss! YOU CAN DO IT!  Half way there is done...just get those last 10 ! Small changes make a big differance too...try adding some extra walking or working out.  I know it's easier said than done, I go through this myself. But when I get strong and DO IT..it sure shows.
 Think of all the amazing wow moments to come. Best wishes to you !
Natalie

Thanks,Natalie the one thing that will make it easier would be getting out and exercising. To that end we are going to the pool and work out there. Right now both of us are battling knee problems making our choices limited but we are working around that

You sound very determined & focused, and that is what is going to help you through this journey. I wish you two the best of luck!

Great attitude Michael...I wish you the best!

Hugs....connie d

Abbott or St Joes?

On the day of surgery just wait till you see the great big smile on Dr Schwartz's face as he congratulates you on losing the weight you were supposed to.. It made my surgery even better!

You're doing great.. the first few days are the hardest.. after that I didn't think it was that bad! I think its those first few days when all the old food habits are broken.. carbs, caffeine, sugar.. and our body fights back.. after that I just stuck to the shakes, SF pudding, and apple sauce.

Enjoy the journey.. it only gets better!

Stacy

Thanks everyone for the encouragement! It is easier with Mary doing the same program. Stacy, Mary and I are going to be at Abbott. With Mary's her surgery date is Sept.30th.