Margie

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I went to a birthday party last night. I talked to 5 yes 5 people that had Gastric Bypass Surgery. They have made me even more excited. They said it was the best thing they have ever done in their life. They are more active and enjoy life so much more. Not to mention the priority of this surgery. HEALTHY. It has really changed their lives. Oh my how I am looking forward to the same emotions they feel. They didn't sugarcoat anything and let me know it will not be easy at first. Looking at them and knowing they endured the struggles and received success is all worth it for me too. I have never been more positive about something I wanted so much as now. I am ready. 9 more days and it is taking so long but I am trying to be patient. I am just full of good nervous energy. I am decorated for Christmas and cleaning so I can just concentrate on doing well when I get home.

Not much to report. Just need to express myself. It is getting so close. I am only 11 days away from surgery. I have been shopping for my liquid diet and even baby food. I have had opportunities to taste them and got the ones I liked. They are not bad and can satisfy your taste buds. I had company this past weekend and when they left they hugged me and wished me the best. That is when reality set in. Up until then it has felt like a dream. Little by little I am getting my hugs in from those that have seen me for the last time before surgery. Wow, it makes you know that it is really going to happen. I am so excited to feel healthy again but so nervous too. I hear that is normal. It's all part of the journey. My faith has lead me here and God's strength will see me through this.

I have my surgery date. DECEMBER 12TH ! ! ! I can't believe it is finally here. 38 days and counting. It has been a long year preparing for this. I can't wait to be able to do the things I can't. I have had to give up so many things due to the lack of energy and capability. I have one more visit to my surgeon on Dec. 6th. At that time I will get my scripts for my antibiotics and pain medications. I also need to watch a movie about the surgery. My mother will be staying with me after surgery to help out. Any information or suggestions to help with my recovery is greatly appreciated. After my surgery I hope to be a support to others. I want to thank everyone that has been a positve support to me and continue to be and are keeping me in their prayers.

Well, I am at a standstill again. Back to the basics. I know I am not getting in my liquids for the day. I am trying to eat my protein but at time I know I am not getting in the required amount. I am doing good but food just turns my stomach and I cannot eat my requirements for the day. So I am going back to the basics. I was doing well then. I am going to try to exercise more. Hopefully next week I will have something exciting to report. I look at it this way. I have lost 33 lbs. More then I would have on my own. I know there is more to come. I just need to work harder at it and be patient. Its not even 2 months for me.

2 DAYS TIL THE SUPERBOWL. PITTSBURGH IS GOING CRAZY.
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO STEELERS.