GOING STRONG..........

May 13, 2011

Well.........I have been going strong since I came clean about cheating and having a couple puffs of a cigarette....haven't had a cig since Monday........and NO CHEATING!!   I can't believe it!!  That's proof you can do anything you set your mind too....I have my final pre-op meeting today with Dr. V.   Not sure what happends at this appt. but hope it goes well.  after this weekend things are going to fly by ......or at least I hope they do.....cant wait to get sleeved on the 24th!!!!    

As for this liquid diet.........honestly...it's not terrible once you get past the 4th day....and I have had every day planned out and lunch/ shakes packed for work the night before.  I think the key to this is to be prepared!  Have your protein shakes/ smoothies made and in the fridge ALL THE TIME  I have always had something in the fridge I could drink if I got the "urge to snack"   or I would just grab a glass of icewater and a straw and sip, sip, sip my way to no more hunger.   The  whey protein powder is fantastic....although....with all the protein...I added a spoon of "fiber"  so I didnt have any trouble "going"  has worked like a charm! 

My family has been fantastick with helping cook meals for dinner .......It was really hard for me in the beginning...I didnt want to stand at the stove and cook food I couldn't eat....but .....my kiddos need to eat and they sure as he** didnt want a shake!!  hahaha  so.....thinking about them has made it easier for me to cook.....and not only that, like I said ....it just becomes habit after the 4th day....and I just have it in my mind......sorry...no solid food for you.....go get your smoothie.   Sure there are tough times, like at work when the drug reps bring lunch or breakfast......or a nephews birthday and everyone is having cake and icecream.....but soon enough.....I will be able to eat solids again....and who knows....my new stomach may not like cake or icecream!!    It's been a rough road....but keeping your "eye on the prize"  helps ....every step of the way.......hang in there baby......your gonna make it!!

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