surgery before the Holidays

[6kiddos 18]

I had the choice of Nov 9th (with a TWO week notice) or the week of Thanksgiving. I probably could have gone later into December too...BUT

I knew I wanted this, I knew the holidays might be hard but I didn't need the junk, I knew I HAD to do this THIS year because of ins. (already hit ded. of 5k so it was 100% covered!).

I opted to do it Nov 9th. Very quick but I was ready. I will probably be able to have little bites of SOME things here and there when I can eat "real" food. That is ok....I don't NEED to eat it all. =) We are better off financially because of the 2010 date and I am losing weight.

I honestly think the hardest thing for me to figure out is whether I will be up to singing or not for the holidays. LOL. I have really taken to heart when the pych said about finding a "replacement" for my food addiction. I have worked on sewing more, quilting, etc. I have to find outlets for myself that are healthier. =) I am also going to start walking with my kids more.

Good luck in your decision.

[MRSKOUBiK 27]

It's a personal decision.... I am hoping for a mid December date.

I want to start the new year off right... new year... new me!

[myrori 55]

I originally thought I wanted to have my surgery the week after Cmas, then I got approved and passed all the pre op requirements sooner than I thought I would and then the nurse said how about Nov 23rd and I was like Ok. I am so focused on getting this done that the holidays are not about the food for me right now, I am not even fearing them! I don't want to risk gaining any of the 44 pounds I have taken off pre op.