March 16 - A new day.

Feb 12, 2011

I vividly remember seeing an old friend about 7 years ago and not even recognizing her.  She had RNY and looked amazing.  She was always a pretty girl but now she was a knockout.  I remember someone saying - you should have that surgery.  I was kind of upset at that comment but she was right.  Now all this time later, I'm ready.  I've been approved and have a date and now I'm keeping my mind busy.  Busy at work, busy at home, and busy doing all the research on proteins, vitamins and I'm exercising. 

I had my endoscopy and it was fine.  I've quit coffee, sodas, straws, gum, alcohol (ok, after tonight) and I've started to take in protein drinks.  I'm eating 3 meals a day and I'm chewing the hell out of them.  I'm eating slowly and that is hard.  I was always the first to finish a meal - ALWAYS.  I have scheduled all of the pre-op tests and appointments.  I have a trip scheduled with my daughter a few weeks before surgery.

Life is where it should be.  I have so much support from family and friends.  I can't wait to wear jeans.  Really, I can't.

Joanne

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