Tomorrow is the Big Day!

Oct 04, 2011

I cannot believe 6 months of pre-op classes have gone by already.   When I began this process I thought it would take forever to have a surgery date.   Now, it's tomorrow!   I get my VSG (sleeve) tomorrow and my brain has not yet caught up.   I have been getting things ready though.  

Cleaned the pantry and fridge of junk
Stocked vitamins / supplements and protein drinks.
I also chopped off a foot of my hair to donate to Locks of Love.
I figured to capture it while it is thick and healthy just in case I begin to lose hair.  

I still want to write some motivational lists to keep me going in case I feel depressed that I cannot eat or if I regret doing the surgery, etc.   After reading blogs and article and studies on WLS these are possible feelings that I may experience so I want to be able to open my notebook and read my motivations so I can nip those feelings in the bud. 

My kids are excited for me too.   My 8 year old son's face just lit up when I told him that I was having a special procedure done to help Mommy lose weight.   Originally, I did not want to tell them but one day they wanted to know how someone can get cancer (they have heard that word around as their schools do fundraisers and family members have cancer).   Anyway, I rattled off some things like smoking, heredity, being around chemicals and then mentioned that being very overweight/obese can also lead to cancer.   They got worried so I told them that I am doing something about it.  My kids are thrilled and I am praying that it works so I can live a long healthy active life :)

I hope that the surgery goes well & I make it through.
I hope that I actually do lose all my extra weight as this is my last resort.
One more... I also hope I don't get that nasty air bubble trapped in my body.   Ouch!   Last time I had abdominal surgery I had one trapped in my shoulder and it was so painful :(  

Looking forward to...

getting rid of my spare tire around my middle.
seeing my once pretty legs again (my legs are short but they used to be very shapely :)
being able to cross my legs
not looking like Mrs. Potato Head when I put on glasses or a hat. (I cannot believe how round my face has gotten)!
getting rid of my last few maternity t-shirts (my youngest child is 3 yo so i think it's time to donate them).
getting on rides with my kids and not feel like I'm going to break them.
fitting on rides with my kids.
running, biking, doing anything physical!
riding that waverunner I was not able to ride last year as I didn't fit into the life jacket.
not feeling hungry all the time.
not having these intense sugar cravings where I feel like a drug addict wondering where I'll get my next fix.

There are tons more I could mention but my 3yo is pulling on me :)

Wish me luck and good luck to everyone out there!

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