Some words of encouragement!
Thanks for the tip. I would totally be up for going first - I don't have a problems with labs, needles, etc. I would even prefer to be first in for surgery too. I was raised to get in and get it done - (thanks dad!)
I remember when I went to Jamaica by myself (everyone backed out), and I was sooo excited about going. But, the day of, when my mom was driving me to the airport I was thinking to myself "is this a bad idea?". I was really starting to doubt myself. I am likening this experience to that. I am going in super excited, figure I'll be really nervous about it - wonder what the hell I was thinking, and then afterwards I'll be thankful I did it!
Luckily, I am not on any medications and only had wisdom teeth extraction in the past - so the paper work should be very easy!
Thanks for the tip about bringing something to snack on afterwards - I probably wouldn't of thought about that.
You are going to do just fine. I love you attitude. And with an attitude like this, it will be that much easier. Did I send you the list of things to take with you when you go the Mexicali? If not I will send it to you.
Enjoy today, you are getting closer to the adventure of your life. It only keeps getting better.
Hugs,
Suzanne
Eugene, OR
Dr. Aceves
10/21/2008
Start lbs 225
Now 120
Yanno, 3 years ago, I'm not quite sure I'd be in the same emotional/mental place I'm at now. I used to not really like going to do things by myself without being entertained. Ex: If I'd go get something to eat, I'd take it home with me... if I ate there, I'd have a book or something to keep me occupied. I couldn't imagine a week without cell phone, tv, etc. I would of never even thought about vacationing by myself and that certainly wasn't my intention when I booked everything. But, things happen for a reason. During my trip - I turned off my cell phone when I left the states, got a hotel without a tv, didn't take an alarm clock... I never would of imagined how freeing it is. Now I can't imagine going back to the same thinking I once had. I am trying to open my mind up to all possibilities.
Right now, I just wish I felt as good about my outside as I do about my inside. I'm open arms and ready for this change.
Yes, you did give me the list... I made sure to print it out and place it in my WLS binder! Again, thank you!!! This is all things that will be paid forward in the future!
Yanno, 3 years ago, I'm not quite sure I'd be in the same emotional/mental place I'm at now. I used to not really like going to do things by myself without being entertained. Ex: If I'd go get something to eat, I'd take it home with me... if I ate there, I'd have a book or something to keep me occupied. I couldn't imagine a week without cell phone, tv, etc. I would of never even thought about vacationing by myself and that certainly wasn't my intention when I booked everything. But, things happen for a reason. During my trip - I turned off my cell phone when I left the states, got a hotel without a tv, didn't take an alarm clock... I never would of imagined how freeing it is. Now I can't imagine going back to the same thinking I once had. I am trying to open my mind up to all possibilities.
Right now, I just wish I felt as good about my outside as I do about my inside. I'm open arms and ready for this change.
Yes, you did give me the list... I made sure to print it out and place it in my WLS binder! Again, thank you!!! This is all things that will be paid forward in the future!
Sounds like you have come a long ways and that proves that you can do this and be successful. I wrote this awhile back. Read it please. Right now you are a HERO!!!!
Be a hero!
If you’re tired of starting over when it comes to weight loss, stop giving up on yourself. Today is the day that you can change this. If you have been unsuccessful at one diet after another maybe what you are trying to do is just never going to work for you. Believe me I have been there and done this for many years.
For so many of us we have an addiction to food. Food is what comforts us in the good and bad times in our lives. Does this sound like what you have been doing for countless years? Make today the day that you promise to change your life. If you have had WLS and you still struggle with food choices, that is something that so many of us have to deal with on a daily basis—(remember I said food is our habit or addiction.)
When I am faced with this I ask myself do I NEED to eat or do I just CRAVE to eat or graze all day. Grazing is pretty normal for a lot of people—make the food something healthy like veggies if you are going to graze. As time goes on it becomes a little easier too. We are making lifestyle changes; we are not on a diet.
If you have NOT had weight loss surgery, then it is time to think about making plans to have weight loss surgery.
Never feel that you have failed if you can lose weight on your own with a diet—you have an addiction. Please do NOT feel ashamed about having weight loss surgery. You are the hero who is going to come along and save you own life.
Care enough about YOURSELF to do just this. If you have questions about weight loss surgery, start asking questions right now.
I had Dr. Aceves do my WLS in Mexicali, Mexico. I just love his hospital and staff—yes the do speak exceptional English. This is a first class complete hospital (not a clinic) that Dr. Aceves has and Dr. Aceves is a brilliant surgeon when it comes to weight loss surgery. When it comes to my health I want the very best I could find for myself and this was my choice.
Hugs,
Suzanne
Eugene, OR
Dr. Aceves
10/21/2008
Start lbs 225
Now 120
