An UGH Moment,

Cali Board Friends,

Ok, the time has come to come out from behind my saxophone and face the music!  New avatar pic!

Actually, one of our closest friends works for a company that makes a device that measures body fat.  Geez, talk about a UGH moment.  I asked him if I could get in and get measured before my surgery and of course he said sure.  Well, it sure wasn't pretty and my hubby (with my approval) took pics as I stood there in my swim suit and OMG it was an eye opener. 

But on the positive side, this is why I am going to surgery on Thursday and isn't it a blessing that there is hope for a healthier new me, and more wow moments as I get happier with my own healthier body image.

I thank you for all your warm words of support, prayers and thoughts as I get through this week.  I am nervously excited.  Tomorrow I'm going to do my final post op vitamin and protein shopping so that everything is in place.  I'm gettin' ready for this wild ride.

Always,
Barb

Hey Barb~

Greetings from down in the south bay (San Jose)!  Congrats on your upcoming surgery...you will do fabulous!!!

Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers on surgery day......

Anjanette

Anjanette,

Thanks SO much for the thoughts and prayers, I so appreciate it.

Barb

Congrats and hold on for the ride of your life. Just remember this is the beginning of yoiur new life...youare gonna do great....this is the best thing youcould be doing for yourself....we are all here for you.

Hi Barb, wow, bless your heart for being brave, but you're among friends who have been there, done that...here...trust me.  xo  I wish I could turn back the hands of time and do the same thing, my husband offered to take a pic of me and to measure me and I would've been totally safe as well with him, but I just couldn't face it.  I'm so excited for you, to share your journey, you'll be in my prayers leading up to Thursday, you're going to be fine!  Much love and good wishes!  xo  Kim

Jean and Kim,

Thanks SO much for your prayers and thoughts.   This board has truly been a life saving one for me, the friendship, understanding and support that thrives here is simply the best.  I feel so fortunate and yes, very much among friends.

Barb

Good for you Barb!!!
You will be in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery and hang on for the ride of your life!!

Just 1 thought... Go easy tomorrow buying the protein. You cannot believe how your tastebuds WILL CHANGE!!!! Something you love today, will be your worst nightmare after surgery! Just dont buy a whole lot of anything!
Bigggggg hugzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz,
Sweeny

Sweeny,

I sure will.  My wonderful angel Lola sent me a huge sample of protein powders so I do have lots but she suggested I get some ready to drink too.  I thank you for your advice and one thing I thought I would try is asking if they will take it back if I don't like it.

I so appreciate your positive thoughts and prayers.

Barb