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Where Is The Time Going?

OMG I can't believe how quickly the time is going! With all of the functional stuff done (running around getting all my paperwork sorted for the approvals etc), I kind of expected things to slow down a little, to catch my breath but if anything, it's worse lol.

 

I am now three weeks away from my surgery (well, I leave on the Saturday and the surgery's on the Monday) and one week off starting my pre-op diet.

 

I almost hesitate to say anything about the pre-op diet in this blog after reading the responses some people have posted about people voicing their concerns and fears. So this is what I will say - yes I am nervous, yes I am sure it is going to be really hard and yes I am sure that I can do it. The thing I am worried about is not giving up the food as much as exercising control without the physiological strategies in place (i.e. surgery) to do it. I am committed to this process but still worry about the pre-op diet. Please don't jump down my throat :)

 

I don't think this indicates a lack of committment on my behalf, just a general worry about how hard it is going to be and how it is going to make me feel. I work long hours, have very little down time and in a profession where you have to (as much as possible) tune out whatever is going on for you and focus on others. I worry about how much harder this is going to be on the pre-op diet. I've considered taking time off pre-surgery (god knows I have the leave accrued) but want to keep the leave reserved in case I need extra time post-surgery. I am already taking three weeks off but you never know...

 

Wow, got off topic lol.

 

So, the upshot kiddies is that it feels that I am experiencing the effects of time dilation and am looking for the black hole - should be easy to identify huh :) I hope that post-surgery things slow down a little and I can take stock.

 

Wishing you all the best out there, sleevers :)

 

Cheers, Lila

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Scotty75

LAP-BAND Patients

Hi Lila,

I hope your ready....lol. Ur gunna be my crash test dummy ( so to speak ) I rang WLSA and have started the process. Going through my super bizzo now.

Keep me posted

Scotty

Lissa_S

Gastric Sleeve Patients

Thanks Scotty - will do :) They were great at WLSA and I am sure you'll have a great experience! Will definitely keep updating !

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