5/10/09 - 2 days to go!

May 10, 2009

I've been on a liquid protein diet since April 12th.  At first it was hard, but now it's pretty easy.  So far, I've lost a few lbs since starting the diet and have not cheated once.  Something I'm really proud of!

As you may know, I'm scheduled for surgery on Tuesday the 12th of May.  As the date grows near, the reality of surgery is beginning to consume my thoughts.  I am nervous and afraid of the unknowns of the procedure, and of it's outcome.   

My head is swirling with numerous thoughts.  One is "Go ahead and cancel the surgery... you've been heavy all your life, why change now?".  Another is "You've been able to lose some weight on this liquid diet, just stay on it until you lose the rest".  After thinking about it all weekend long, I guess it comes down to plain old common sense...  sure I've lost weight on the liquid diet, but over the years I've lost weight and always put it back on, plus some... so why would this time be any different?  And YES, I've been heavy all of my life, but why not change that now? 

So, I'll forge forward with the surgery and will begin a new journey.  One that will fill the remaining chapters of my life with love, health, happiness and success.

Thanks to everyone on OH for the laughs, kindness and most of all, your support.  I don't think I would have made it this far without all of you!

I'll post as soon as I can.  Hopefully the hospital has Wi-Fi!

Hugs,
Brent...

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