Mexico has been cancelled...AGAIN!!! Nina (Dr. Aceve's patient coordinator) probably thinks I'm completely NUTS!!! I think I'm nut's for being this wishy washy!!! My surgery was scheduled for NEXT WEEK. I bought plane tickets for both my sister AND I. I call to check on my Dad yesterday after he had a medical procedure to clear clogged arteries in his legs, he then takes that opportunity to BEG me not to go to Mexico next week!!! My Dad is a tough guy, never shows emotions, so it struck a cord in me. His voice was cracking, says he's afraid I'm going to have complication's, possibly die & leave my 3 kids motherless. I told him (yet again) about the thorough research I've done & that it's a safe alternative. He says it doesn't matter, feels that I should do it in the US. He says he'll PAY for it if I agree to do it in the states!!! I don't want to take money from my parents (even though they can afford it). I'm a proud person & have NEVER borrowed/taken money from them as long as I've been married (almost 17 yrs). He wanted me to promise that I would cancel. I promised him that I would consider it. In case you're wondering, yes, my family does have a strong influence on me..we are VERY close. I have decided to lay low for a while, enjoy the Holiday's with my family & regroup after the new year. My brain is completely & utterly FRIED at the moment. I need a break...seriously. Thanks for listening...

 That's awesome..good for you!!! :) 

 My surgery is the 8th also! Good luck, we should keep in touch & compare notes!

 I need to invest on one soon & don't know that much about them I have heard of the Magic Bullet. I do have a food processor & blender, but thought there was something more compact out there. Any suggestions? Thank you!

THANKS for all the support!!! It is truly appreciated & makes this process a heck of a lot easier for me!! I will keep you posted after my surgery. Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!! :)

 You look awesome!!! Congrat's on your success!!! :))

I feel like I'm eating way more than I normally would & including desserts after a lot of meals. I think that I'm eating like this for a few reasons:

1. Because I know that I won't ever be able to eat like this again (AND shouldn't I might add!!).

2. Because I know I will start my liquid pre-op 2 week diet soon.

3. Because I know it will be a while after surgery before I can eat anything.

4. Because I may not be able to eat certain foods once sleeved. 

5. Because I'll never be able to eat the same quantity of food again.

All that being said, I'd rather be healthy & fit then continue this vicious cycle of bad eating habits that has got me to this point in the first place.

 That's my surgery date too! We should keep in touch!

 I don't know about restriction yet, haven't had my surgery yet. But are you still hating your sleeve?? I remember your post about you having regrets. Hope that phase has passed & that you're doing better! :)

 That's so awesome!! Congrat's to you!! I have my surgery w/Dr. Kim on Dec 6th. I can't wait to feel the way you are right now :)

Wishing you luck for tomorrow, although I doubt that you need it!! I'm sure you'll be in good hands with Dr. Aceves. Hope everything goes well & that you have a smooth recovery!! 

 Chocolate? Vanilla? or Strawberry? Thanks :)

 @Stella, if you weren't pleased w/Dr. Kim, who did you end up using then?