My surgery is December 17. Today is day 9 on the preop diet. I've been having protein shakes twice a day, and one meal is soup. I have had a headache all day today, but for the most part I have been doing pretty good. I have even noticed the last couple of days I'm not hungry first thing in the mornings and have to make myself drink that morning shake! I have several folks that know about my decision to have the Lap Band surgery. At first my co-workers thought I was crazy to want to do this, but with time and them doing some research they've come to understand this is the safest option for weight loss out there. The one question that my family and friends ask is why am I doing it at Christmas time? To me there is really no better time than now to have the surgery. Even with all the food that is out there and snacks being brought to the office I find that I can just walk right by and not give all the yummy stuff a second look! Just today my Husband and I were out finishing out our Christmas shopping for lunch we went to Olive Garden I had Chicken Gnocchi soup and not one bread stick which in the past I would have eaten several! I wish I could have had this kind of resolve in the past, but as my Husband is fond of saying quit looking back and keep looking forward!

I am so excited for my surgery next week! Looking forward to the Holidays which have taken on a new meaning for me this year. I look forward to seeing the weight drop off and me being in better health and able to do all the things I want to do!

Merry Christmas everyone!