May 20th, 2011

So it's Day 8 on my Merry Journey. I'm still on what my doctor calls "full liquids"

I'm really really tired on thin, pureed soups and protein shakes and crystal light. But I'm SO happy to be losing.

You know I really feel hopeful for the first time in a very very long time about losing weight...and really about life in general. I've suffered from depression over this and a couple of other things going on. For once, I feel the darkness lifting..I feel light in my life. I felt spiritual today. Grateful for this opportunity---grateful my husband has insurance that covered this. Grateful I live in a country where I can access this. Just plain grateful.

I know 6 people pretty well who have done this---4/6 have done very well. 2, not so much. But I am one determined woman and when I put my mind to something...i am like a dog with a bone.

My husband and son were out of town for the last 3 days---my husband chaperoned our son's 8th grade class trip to D.C.--in the past this would have been the green light for me to eat all kinds of crap. I didn't cheat at all. I'm so determined I tell you!

Even though I've only lost 13 lbs so far (not bad for 8 days)--I already feel lighter in my body. I can FEEL the weight coming off.

I have one more loooooong week on full liquids before I go to soft food. I will be counting the days. But I really can't complain because even though I'm fantasizing a lot about food--I know that I'm going to keep this freakign weight off this time. Sure the last 15=20lbs may be up and down. But this first 50 are going for good. Mark my words!

I can't figure out how to put my signature on my posts. I have my signature all set up with the ticker, etc. in my profile but i can't seem to attach it---even If I click on the blue circle and "enable signature" it doesn't show up. Any clues?

Thanks for "listening"! :0

BandedKitten