Tulie

Swanson makes a thai ginger chicken broth - super spicy, super yummy. I have to Water it down a lot. But, I've been eating it and other spiced broths (like broth from seven seas soup) from the start. Just go slow to see how your body tolerates it.

I'm thinking split pea Soup for Thanksgiving. I'm not sure why this feels Thanksgiving - maybe because it was one of those left over meals my mom always made. A Thanksgiving themed Protein shake is also a must - pumpkin, Kale, banana or Sweet Potato Pie made with cinnamon bun whey protein. Any other ideas / recipes?

I'm in Atlanta and having surgery in TJ on the 11th. Need to pack today!

Other peoples comments say nothing about you and everything about themself and their own fears. So, pray for their strength and wisdom so that they can help usher you into a new chapter in your life ... then get on with it.

Whew, just had a little panick attack that my passport is not up to date. Note to self to renew next year.

Vaya con dios.

I'm scheduled for the 11th. Mainly, I'm excited. Just a week away!

November 11th with Dr. Osuna at Mi Doctor.

I'm not telling my family - too much stress there. My mom just let me know that she is coming into to town the day I fly to San Diego. I told her that I'm going to be out of town. Her typical guilt tripping then ensued. Instead of feeling bad, I just smiled. I'm taking control of my life and my weight with great tools - VSG, counselling, surrounding myself with supportive, non-judgmental people, a treadmill desk where I can walk, walk, walk for hours instead of sitting, trying out great recipes from pinterest, journalling and other creative outlets. When and if I'm ready, I'll let her know. For now, I just feel like I need to keep this to myself as a way to protect myself, stregthen my resolve. I told my bf finally. He is going with me. When I told him, we talked about how he could be supportive without either of us feeling like he had to be my weight manager / food cop. I told my boss that I'm having surgery. Thanks to FLMA - no questions asked other than am I okay.

11/11 for me with Dr. Osuna in TJ.