And Thus My Journey Begins
It's official. I started the part of this journey that I have called "The Point of No Return." I started my pre-op diet today and haven't been this excited or felt this good about something since I packed up my life and moved cross country for a man!
I was really worried about protein drinks/shakes. I have a very picky pallet; so much so, that I can't take liquid medicines because they don't stay down. I have some really amazing friends that have gone down this road before with bypass and gave me a few suggestions on tasty beverages.
I was PLEASANTLY surprised this morning when my first ever protein shake was AMAZING!!! I haven't thought about food but two times today. One was at lunch when I was super tempted to go for the calzone instead of my trusty old salad. The second was this evening when a co-worker mentioned going to Roosters for wings. Man, was it hard not to do that for dinner!!! BUT, I came home and fixed my dinner in the form of a great tasting protein shake. I'll have me some cottage cheese or jello later if I get hungry, but I am already feeling better mentally!
I've considered putting a signature on here with my loss and how far I want to go, but feel horrible when I see so many people on here with a goal weight of my starting weight. Although I am starting out at 176lbs, I am only 4'2" and THAT is morbidly obese for me. I would post some pictures, but don't know how and will wait until I have really lost to show some before and after pics.
It's a great journey and I am so happy to be on this!!!! *Now remind me of this day when I'm crying that first few weeks after surgery!!!*
I was really worried about protein drinks/shakes. I have a very picky pallet; so much so, that I can't take liquid medicines because they don't stay down. I have some really amazing friends that have gone down this road before with bypass and gave me a few suggestions on tasty beverages.
I was PLEASANTLY surprised this morning when my first ever protein shake was AMAZING!!! I haven't thought about food but two times today. One was at lunch when I was super tempted to go for the calzone instead of my trusty old salad. The second was this evening when a co-worker mentioned going to Roosters for wings. Man, was it hard not to do that for dinner!!! BUT, I came home and fixed my dinner in the form of a great tasting protein shake. I'll have me some cottage cheese or jello later if I get hungry, but I am already feeling better mentally!
I've considered putting a signature on here with my loss and how far I want to go, but feel horrible when I see so many people on here with a goal weight of my starting weight. Although I am starting out at 176lbs, I am only 4'2" and THAT is morbidly obese for me. I would post some pictures, but don't know how and will wait until I have really lost to show some before and after pics.
It's a great journey and I am so happy to be on this!!!! *Now remind me of this day when I'm crying that first few weeks after surgery!!!*
I will definitely put some pics up after surgery and there is some weight loss. I haven't told my parents or siblings about this yet and so my blog posts are saved as drafts so that when I tell them after surgery I can post everything. I have gone back and forth in telling them, but they aren't anywhere close to me and would only worry and fret and try to talk me out of it. I figured I didn't need the negativity; besides, my fiance's family is supporting me enough for both families! :)
Just gotta figure out how to post pictures here...
Just gotta figure out how to post pictures here...
VSG on 06/11/12
I understand what you say about not telling people close to you because I was extremely hesitant at first. I have to tell you that I have been overwhelmed at the amount of well wishes, support, interest and over the top ushy gushy feelings I have gotten from the small group of people I have told. I would encourage you to open up to them. If someone I loved had a secret surgery, I would be upset I didn't know. God forbid something goes wrong. Just wanted to share. Good luck!!!