i spoke to my sister last night, as she was walking through a field of cattle (as you do), she is 18 weeks preganant and moaning that none of her clothes fit (she was a size 6-8). my father has always judged me, and therefore i realy do not want him to know and i really hope she does not tell him. however, once i had told her she promised again that she would not tell him , and even though i had not told her why i did not want him to know, she said she understood why i did not want him to know. this is a massive turn up for the books, because she always tell him everything. I am still wondering if she was the right person to pick, but she is 3/4's of the way through her nurse training and is the nearest family member to here, living an hour and a half away from both the hospital and where i live (in different directions).

she told me that as soon as she got home, she was going to go on the internet to find out all about the procedure, what it involves, the comlplications etc.

so i wonder what she will say once she has read all of that, i guess i will have to wait and see.

we have a work bbq and picnic today, as it is the last day of term, but i am practicing my pre-op diet, so i wonder what there will be for me to eat, my pre-op diet is not that strict, in comparison to others. but i would like ot stick to it, to see what the week, in three weeks time has to hold for me.

I am making a shopping list all the time of what i need and getting bits and pieces each week. did not think of needing a themonmeter. so will add that to my list.

Sarah

Sarah,

That's great about sharing with you sister. Remember she too is going through some major changes. Respect and validate her thoughts and feelings and she will likely do the same for you.

It's smart to get yourself ready and 'all your ducks in a row'. Don't forget protein drinks/powder. I really liked the Unjury brand of protein powder. (UNJURY Medical Quality Protein Supplement: High Protein Supplement Uses Whey Protein Isolate. Great tasting whey protein supplements!). Keeps your energy up and feeling full longer.

You'll do great at the BBQ. Remember this is a lifestyle not a diet. You will always be able to have anything you want. Just remember moderation, preparation and portion. That means-not all the time, keep it low fat/calorie, smaller helpings.

Happy Independence Day!!

Amanda