Getting closer

Feb 13, 2012

So I'm 3.5 weeks until surgery.  Just typing that was both excting and scary.  I haven't been able to lose the pre-op weight I had been hoping to, but hoping to lose at least a little bit beforehand.  The liver shrinking diet should certainly help.   I see the surgeon for my pre-op appointment in two days, and also meet with anesthesiology.  Now I'm starting to contemplate who to tell beforehand. No one in my circle has gotten surgery like this, and I'm really embarrassed to share with people at work.  But I think that the more defensive one is about this, the more it welcomes and encourages people to judge you. I've been really inspired by the photos and the stories that I've seen on this website, and I hope I too can inspire some people in the future.  I've been going to a monthly group at my hospital for post-ops, and I think that helps get ready for this thing.  I know it's gonna be a journey - and not necessarily the most enjoyable journey, but I'm looking forward to getting my life back.     

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