Inspiration from a longtime friend!

Feb 23, 2012

Today I got my hair cut & colored by my longtime hairdresser & friend, Elisa. She had RNY on 9/13/2007. She now moderates 2 RNY support groups.

She gave me some great advice. She said it was vitally important that I follow my new eating program to the letter (protein first, supplements daily, don't stray). She said a huge part of being successful on the path (as she calls it) is mental health counseling in order that we deal with our "demons" that are still there even after the surgery. I'm so thankful that my prep for surgery included a mandatory appointment with a mental health professional (in my case, an LCSW). I now have a standing Wednesday appointment with her.

She also said she loves Unjury unflavored protein & that it is by far her favorite (& she's tried them all). I told her I was considering buying the Strawberry Sorbet. She cautioned me that the flavor is so intense after surgery I should order 2 of the sample-packet kits so I can try small amounts of the flavors before I buy a large container.

She also gave me 2 cartons (individual servings) of Muscle Milk, 1 chocolate & 1 vanilla. She said she really likes it & it has 20g of protein. She said, even after 4+ years, she is still "all about the protein."

She recommended the book Sugar Blues by William Dufty http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sugar_Blues & the exceedingly well-researched books of Gary Taubes http://garytaubes.com/ .

I love Elisa. She's been my hair stylist since I was 29 (so a LONG time). Now she's helping me as I begin my new life on Tuesday, 2/28/2012 when I have my RNY surgery. I am blessed!

Love, GG 

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