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Source: Sweets, Snacks, Sneaks And Lies This isn't my blog entry.....but it's so wonderfully written and inspiring, I am adding it to my blog so I know where to find it again.....Thank you WriterGirl!

SO TONIGHT IS MY LAST NIGHT I WILL BE AT MY HOUSE FOR A FEW DAYS... I AM GOING TO MY MOM'S WHICH IS CLOSER TO THE HOSPITAL FOR RECOVERY.... MY MOM WORKS IN THE SURGERY DEPARTMENT AT THIS HOSPITAL SO EVERYONE THERE KNOWS ME AND THAT I BAKE... I DO ALL THE FUN DECORATING AND WEIRD THINGS... I HAVE MAKE THE CUPCAKES THAT LOOK LIKE MINI GRILLS TO A TOWER OF MINI CAKES JUST ALL FOR FUN... WELL THEY ARE EXPECTING SOMETHING YUMMY SO I AM GOING TO MAKE A ORANGE POPCYCLE CAKE... AND ABOUT 5 DOZEN COOKIES..... SO I WILL BE EXTRA HUNGRY TONIGHT FOR SURE! SO I JUST WANT TO SAY IF I PASS OUT OF WANTING TO LICK MY FINGERS BUT I CANT!!!! THE DOGS WILL ENJOY IT THO! I ALSO WANT TO ADD, IF YOU ARE READING PLEASE ADD ME AS A FRIEND I WOULD LIKE TO KEEP UP WITH PEOPLE AND THEIR PROGRESS AND GOOD WORDS TOO ! THANKS LOVE ELLIE

I really need to not drink water while reading your blogs. It almost came out my nose. Again.

If you are cleared to run, I say GO FOR IT! Do you have access to a treadmill at home or some back road somewhere? I started off walking after my surgery and decided to try and run. I never in my wildest dreams thought I would like it, but I actually LOVE it. I'm not the fastest and surely not the most graceful, but who cares??!! Put your hair up, get your music going and GO FOR IT!

It's all just as well...... Stay out of N'Awlins. I lived there for 8 years. It has the best food in the world. I don't know how I could live there post-op. Seriously though... they'll come around once they see you're healthy and happy. My surgery is one week from today also. Best wishes for an uneventful surgery, and a smooth and speedy recovery. PS... I really miss N.O. It's the most fun and friendliest place I've ever lived.

I've started going through that massive pile of clothing......So far there is a garbage bag going to the curb this morning, something for goodwill.....and I've found clothing that fits and clothing that's too big.....that's always a good thing! The coolest thing--I ran into a favorite maxi dress---and it fits.....have decided it's going with me to wear after surgery in the hospital.....Hey, why not look stylish while walking the halls, right? Plus nothing around the waist, and the material has a lot of stretch. I'm on the pre-op diet, and keeping busy.....I painted my nails....all 20 of them! I can't tell you the last time I had my toes painted....over 20 years ago, I'm sure. Day two went well. We went bowling last night, and there was a snack bar.....I ate my "yogurt-protein powder pudding" in the car, tossed in a water bottle with crystal light......and refilled it with water all night long....the pre-op diet now a mindset....it's my personal challenge. People could eat around me last night...I could care less......and trust me, the smells from the snack bar all night were quite delicious smelling....BUT.... Getting on the scale this morning and seeing it go down is much, much better. Gotta Run.....for my pre-op fellow sleevers, keep busy and be good to yourself....stay on your plan.....you got this! Have a great day!

Good for you! I'm glad you have not succumbed to the fear. I have followed the thread you are talking about and I find it absolutely absurd! If I watched enough grisly footage of car or plane crashes, I'd never get on another plane or drive anywhere again. Yes - there are risks. And if you are one of the ones who happen to be on that particular airplane, then it's no longer a remote risk - it's very real and very life changing. I suppose if I were in a plane crash and had my legs amputated, I might very well try to discouraged anyone I meet from ever getting on an airplane. I might even consider it my mission in life to save unsuspecting people from airplanes. But the number of people who die in plane crashes are massively outnumbered by the many people who get safely to their destination. Some get there safely but with a lot of hassles, others travel hassle free. I've had a very safe and hassle free trip with my band. Others have hassles and still others have not been safe. But I still get on planes when I want to and I would still choose to live with my lapband. Choose a reputable airline (clinic) and know your pilot (surgeon). No matter what your journey is like, you are already successful if you have learned to believe in yourself again. You recognize that this is not a magic cure - you will still ultimately be responsible for the outcome. By choosing to go forward with the surgery, you are accepting that responsibility and can trust yourself to do what is necessary to be successful. You've already demonstrated that by your willingness to ask questions and keep asking until you get those questions answered. Not only can you do this, you already are doing this!!! :-) Shelly

Sorry I can't help at all with your woes! You have both made me giggle like a mad woman, and all the other customer in Costa have moved away from me lol. Sure things will work out Canary Diamond! you deserve some good Karma after making me laugh, as for me the men in white coats have just arrived, so Karma is paying me back ha ha :-). Jsrmanatee like your style lol :-) :-)