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Oh yeah it is so wonderful to have made it to day ten. I am done with this part. I am ready to be done with the initial surgery part. My family has teased me with food like the truly awful (lol) people they are. I am so proud of myself. I resisted everything that was offered to me. Some of it smelled so good, but God gave me grace to resist. lol  I am ready. Tomorrow at 7:00 I will be at the hospital ready to be admitted and to start. Good Luck to all those who are done and those who are going to be with me..lol just in other hospitals and states. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Oh yeah, Six down. Four to go! It has not been bad. I thought I would die going into this 10 day no chew diet. It has been alot easier than I thought. After I lost the no caffeine headache it has been smooth sailing. Other than all these teenagers who want me to try what they cooked..lol When I say, "No, I am sure it tastes good." They just laugh and tease me about not wanting to try their food. lol I am just thankful I have teenagers who step into the gap and say, "Mama we will feed the lil ones you go do something else. No one should have to cook when they can't eat." That is a blessing from God. Although I have helped them to cook and it actually hasn't bothered me. Although roast simmering was kind of tough..lol I just got high on the smell..lol I start my clear liquid diet tomorrow. I am glad I start on Sunday because it makes it easier for me. I have my mind on getting everyone ready for church and down for naps after church so the focus is on that and not the food. Hope Everyone is having as good of a liquid diet as me and hope everyone with surgery Monday is very successful and You will be in my thoughts and prayers. 

I am on my 4th day of liquid diet. Believe it or not it has been easier yesterday and today. Yesterday I had a killer headache, but I believe it was due to no caffeine and I was a caffeine junkie before this. I am thankful that means I can kill this addiction to coke a cola. lol I have always hated sugar free, but after two days of broth and water. Sugar free tasted like ambrosia. lol I even have my teenagers wanting to eat my pudding.

OMG this is the hardest thing I have ever done. I hope and pray these ten days goes by fast. I am trying to view it one day at a time. I am one down nine to go. I will be ok if I can keep my mind busy, which is what I am trying to do. I am ready for October 7th to get here.

Yesterday I went to the pulmonary Dr. I did my x-ray, EKG, Upper GI, and my blood work. The Dr. told me everything has passed and I am ready for my surgery. I start my liquid diet Sunday. I am going to make my own chicken broth, because what they make in the store looks horrible. This way I can add carrots, onions, bell peppers, and garlic to season. Then I will just strain it all off and have a good homemade chicken broth. I am debating doing it with turkey too. It is a clear liquid as well and it would give me a little variety. Me and My mom went out to eat so I ate my last rib-eye for a while..lol I try not to think of it as never eating beef forever. Although chicken is my favorite..See haven't even had surgery and I am thinking about FOOD! I hope I am not the only one out here wondering just what I will be able to eat. Although I am adventurous enough to want to try new healthier ways to cook and eat.

I was scared and a little nervous about my surgery, but this weekend confirmed my decision to make this change. I am not scared any more although I am ready for the surgery part to be over with. I am ready to be able to do things I have not done in years. I am excited that this is the tool to help me to gain a new me. I go for Pre-Op on Thursday the 24th. My hubby flies in on Oct. 5th and I have to be at the hospital on the 7th at 7:00. I am thankful for all the love and support I am and will receive. My hubby is behind me 100 % and that means alot. My mom is scared, but supports me. My sister is scared I am going to get skinny and it will change our relationship.I have told her this is for me.I am 36 and already have some slight damage to my heart. If I do not do something to change I will die. I do not want to change who I am as a person. My core values and beliefs. Why do people feel that just because you are trying to do something for yourself it will change who you are as a person. I want to be healthier. I want to be successful. I want to break the cycle of obesity. I want my children to learn better ways to eat..More nutritious food, More exercise..Less junk. I am proud of me for taking this step!! A BETTER ME!

He has stood beside me skinny and fat. Loved me through many emotional highs and lows. I am so thankful to have a husband like him. Not many men would want to be married to a woman who wanted 10 kids.lol I am truly blessed!!

I want to be able to tie my own shoes without contorting.  Can now do!!

I want to be able to ride bikes with my daughter.

I want to be able to go buy clothes under a size 12.

I want to be physically fit.

I want to be able to finish  a tri-athalon.

I want to be able to sit in a plane seat comfortable.  Can Do!!

I want to be able to sit on the floor with my kids and not have to struggle to get up. Can Do!!

I want to be able to sit beside my hubby in our truck and be comfortable. Not feel like I am taking up two seats. Can do!!

I want to be able to work out with my teenagers and enjoy it. Not quite got here yet..lol its the enjoyment part. Excerise is still a struggle..