Kinda pissed

Jan 19, 2011

So I had my surgeon's consult and then made my appointment with the Bariatrician.  I made the appointment on Jan 10th but they couldn't get me in until Feb 3rd!  I admit that made me mad.  I'm the first person to say that I'm glad that there is a thorough pre-op procedure in place because I know I have to get my mind right to be successful in surgery.  BUT I'm annoyed that it took a whole month to get in for the next step.  I mean jeez, is it always going to be a month in between visits?  I hope not.

I'm also having the HARDEST time cutting back (and eliminating) Diet Coke.  I'm really addicted.  I've limited myself to only drinking it at work.  Not having it in the house has been a big step, and I find that as long as I have flavored things (like crystal light), I'm fine.  Still, I will eventually need to wean off flavor and just drink good, cheap, healthy water.

I've noticed something recently, that might pertain to a lot of fat people.  Why does every meal have to be super tasty and epic?  I mean, we have a big plate of pasta and meat sauce, but really a protein shake or a salad with chicken would suffice.  I've noticed that in my whole life, eating was always more about the food itself than the fact I was putting fuel in my body.  Maybe changing that viewpoint is the key to changing eating habits.  Not ever lunch has to be a full meal or an epic sandwich... a cup of soup or leftover tuna salad is ok.  AND I don't always need dessert (although I bought sugar free jello pudding for when I NEED a chocolate fix).

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