marypenny

Prayers. You got 'em. I will remember you in my prayers. Sincerely, Mary

Good for you, Mike! I am scheduled for 10/19 also. I've only been thinking about it for two years. Your comment about 'recreational eater' really hit home. That's what I do and like you I am not allowing myself to think "try WW or Slim Fast, or something else" this time. THIS time I am going to change my life. Way to go, Mike. I admire your insights. Sincerely, Mary

Hello there. I am scheduled for surgery on Oct. 19th. Like you, I have told only two very close friends but none of my family. I've got a brother-in-law... well, let's just say that I really don't want to hear him trying to be helpful! His helpful comments fall into the hurtful category. Aside from that, and being very anxious about surgery itself, I am looking forward to this. I have begun on the protein drinks for two meals a day & have cut carbs way down. I've done this to sort of ease into the all-liquid regime. At the 2-week bell I will go to all-liquid protein, per my surgeon's orders. I want to lose 100 pounds. Exercise is going to be the hardest for me so I've started by increasing the amount of walking I do each day; I am parking further out in lots, and deliberately climbing the stairs in our house faster than I would normally do. My surgeon wants me to swim & we've a neighbor who has a pool, but I'm cautious about that... moi in a bathing suit? I don't think so! I'd love to hear from others who are pre-surgery. I would be nice to know that I'm not a raving loony by keeping this quiet.