counting down 8 days!

slinky · December 11, 2007

Hi I'm Carol. My surgery is scheduled for 12/19. I'm 85% excited, and 15% nervous. I'm not really nervous about the surgery itself, or my surgeon (Dr. Larson here in South FL). I'm nervous about the anesthesia and nausea. Everybody I've spoken to says I won't feel like eating after the operation, but confession time here: I'm afraid of being hungry. I won't be eating from midnight till the next day after the surgery. Like all of you who've had the procedure. But I hate being hungry, which is why I've not been successful on diets before. I am looking forward to eating right and not being as hungry after the surgery, though.

I'm surprised at how many of my friends and acquaintences I've told are being supportive of my choice to do the surgery. I have a few friends who've questioned the wisdom of such a drastic step, but even though they've said have you tried ___ (the cookie diet, weight watchers, quick weight loss centers, etc)? I'm trying to remind myself that they are just looking out for my well being, and thankfully those people are still supportive, overall. There is one funny thing about the people who are surprised about the surgery: they are questioning why I'm doing it the week before Xmas. Now, I'm Jewish, so Xmas as a milestone date, or special celebration for me is not that much of a factor. My "xmas present" is that that's my last day of liquids. I'll be on soft solids for New Year's Eve, though but I don't have anything special planned at this point. I think I'll be able to cope for the one night. Then, I can start the year out eating healthy and losing weight!

I like these ticker things I see on the forum and want to try to set one up for myself., so I'll sign off for now. I look forward to the support and to giving it when I have it to give. Right now I'm a sponge for it and I need to be a bit selfish in my life, so for a short time I may be a bit here, too. Can anybody think about a better word than selfish, though? Thanks for listening.

Carol

edieparks · December 11, 2007

Dear Carol,

Its about you taking care of you. I would use my exercise time to think about choices I was making,what those good choices were going to do for me and of course keeping the right kind of food around.

I got some good advice about dieting before, didnt help of course without the band but here goes..

Always know what you are going to eat tomorrow.

edie