I know what you mean. I was hoping to have my surgery while my husband was on his 2 week break at the end of March, but now it will probably be sometime in April because of the process. After being disappointed, I changed my view on the whole thing. I believe that the universe or whatever has a better plan for me. I have to learn to not try to control everything and just go with things naturally.

I've changed my attitude so that now I can enjoy his time off with him, instead of him being my nursemaid. We'll get there, in due time.

As someone who has come through the CMC program I can say that without a doubt the process is well worth it.  Every little step is thought out and intentional.  I too thought that it was dragging on but in the end my surgery date was here before I knew it (I began in July and had surgery in February....).  You sound like you're on the right track and you're taking this very seriously.  I suggest you keep on complaining right here about how long it's taking because most of us can relate.

Take care and really....it'll be here before you know it!

Kim is right about the exercise. I am 60-days post-op, Realize Gastric Band and when I get to the gym 3-4 times a week I see the pounds drop off and this also happened during my pre-op time and its still really hard not to come up with an excuse not to get to the gym.



Today I hit the "50 pound mark" I am so happy and to celebrate I'm going to the GYM tomorrow morning.



Learning to eat is a chalange and one that will take some time. I'm still trying to figure it all out. Its a long road and you can't ru**** even though you'd like to. I know the feeling.



Definately get to the pre-op support groups. I try and peek in during them. (I work at CMC 3-11 so I can't come for the whole meeting, but I do stop in during my lunch when they are in the hospital.) I still learn something new everytime. I think I heard that the March meeting will be a Protein Shake tasting. This is a very informative meeting because you need those shakes and some taste better than others.



Hang in there the time will fly by and before you know it you'll be there.



Denise

I would talk to the gals at the clinic, see if you can do the protein shots?! 26g of protein in 2.9oz... thinking it may help you a bit with the protein so you don't have to try and chug down a ton of protein shakes!

Let us know if you need anything... POSITIVE THOUGHTS!! 

I used to LOVE working out, the high I would get during and after was AWESOME!

Now the pain of working out, the feeling of my body resisting me and the work I making it do is enough to make me just say "PHFFFF... ALL SET!!"

Goal for next week - after skiing ALL DAY Saturday is to hit the gym 5 days a week... give myself the weekends to relax.  At least 20 mins of cardio to get my heart thumping and to start kicking these lazy muscles into shape with some weight lifting. I need a cattle prod to get there but once I am there I manage to enjoy it!!

THANKS K!!!!!!!