What i did to prep for tomorrow's surgery

[Red bird 20]

I have been on the pre op diet since the end of July and believe me it was not always easy as I was on vacation at my sister's. I have chosen not to tell anyone but my spouse. I am embarrassed and carry a lot of shame for being this heavy. During the pre op diet, I lost 6 pounds and have been second guessing myself as it is a lot of money. I have an accountability partner who is on this board and she and I are both being banded tomorrow but in separate cities and countries.

I knew this would be a tough road. I began by buying a cheap journal and started writing a list of what I want as I lose weight. For example- 1. I want to fit in a little black dress, 2. I want to wear a two piece bathing suit and look good. 3. I want people not to stare at my boobs. 4. i want to ride my horse and not feel like i am breaking her back. Etc, etc. that is a book that stays on me and reminds me why I am doing this.

Before I started the pre op phase, I did my measurements. That was an incredibly depressing day. I have lived in denial and blamed my expansion on aging. Numbers do not lie. I have also had my husband take a front and back pic. I have always hidden from pics. These pictures will remind me and have cemented my decision that this is the right step for me.

I have surgery on Friday at 1030 and have to drive 5 hours back home. I am certainly concerned about not being able to go to work on Monday hoping for a really quick turn around. I have a semi desk job so I am hoping for the best.

[melissag43 51]

You will do great. I would have never been able to go to work the following Monday. You really might want to rethink that. I was banded July 10th and I'm down 34 lbs from the beginning of my preop diet. Good luck.

[gowalking 10,790]

Good luck Red bird. You sound like you are ready and committed to this journey and I expect you will be very successful and find those goals you've written down will surely come true.