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Pre-opping, scared or not to be scared?

By prettygirlhiding

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Keeping my cool is not what I am or have been known for. Having Pcos, a difficult childhood and addictions to food, nicotine and caffiene are not excuses to behave badly, but they certainly do not help you stay on an even keel!

I am sitting here getting ready to go to work for the day... the procrastinator in me is giving the rest of me a big fat I told you so talking to right now. You see I have not only managed to wait until I was 347lbs and 33 years old to decide that I want to be a mother, I have also waited until 3 weeks before surgery to quit smoking, give a liquid diet a try and just for kicks increase my workout routine! What kind of sadistic fool am I???

 

Work will be a nice distraction today, I care for Seniors in a continuing care facility. It is actually the only time I get away from my big brain thinking about everything too hard! I love the way caring for others makes me feel. Today as I down numer 2 of 3 protien based drinks I will have to face today, I am can't help but remind myself ...... why I am doing this. I will face the day and not smoke ( is it possible to not smoke while driving??? guess I will find out!) I will keep my cool because I am practicing a new me, one that cares about me and my future. I should just go ahead and apologize to all of you right now.... there will be a lot of blog entries in the next 3 weeks. With out Food and Cigarettes, My fingers will be looking for something to do.......

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    roeroe

    LAP-BAND Patients

    one day at a time. that is all you can do. just take it one day at a time. good luck, just keep your eye on the prize. take care

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    Sarah8807

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Hang in there!!! I know how you feel. I had to quit smoking before surgery too...I must admit....I did cheat a little lol. But nothing for the week before surgery...I somehow justified to myself that if I didnt smoke for a week before surgery I would be OK...lol. I am now one week post op and STILL trying not to smoke...but man its hard. Especially when your on a pureed diet!! So just hang in there and try to keep yourself busy :) This online communtiy is really helpful and sometimes you can just lose yourself in all the conversations, pictures, and so on, and that really helps!!!! Feel free to blog as much as you need to! :D

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    arnetta

    LAP-BAND Patients

    I am so PROUD OF YOU AND SARAH BOTH! I can truly say ladies.....YOU CAN DO THIS! I smoked for 14 years and quit! I haven't had a smoke in almost 16 months :o IT FEELS SO MUCH BETTER.....and I am here to tell you I LOVED my smokes!

    Man but I gotta give it to you both.....that will be a heck of an accomplishment for you to do both!

    KEEP US POSTED!!! blog blog blog blog blog lol

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    prettygirlhiding

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Gee Ladies, you sure know how to support a gal! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!! This online community of "strangers" is the biggest tool to keep me on track and motivated. Love it!

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    acenangel11

    LAP-BAND Patients

    WTG, T ake 1 day at a time.I was a smoker for over 25 yrs i havent had a cig in 1yr and 3 months.im a procrastinator also if ya wanna chat hit me up and good luck!!

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