One week to go!

May 19, 2014

I have done all the steps to date and am currently down 24 lbs.  The Roux EN Y procedure is one week away!

Just 23 more shakes to go (Optifast).  I have spent this time gathering low carb/no carb and high protein recipes .... Lots of alternatives to previously loved foods.  Got all my aids to get me through the first month post op.  Vitamins, minerals, supplements, and foods... Still a long way to go, but for the first time ever, I am confident that this is going to work.  Temptations have been EVERYWHERE!!!  But I haven't given in. 

I do, however, have my 2 cups of veggies... no matter what!  

I do a shake at breakfast, one at lunch, a salad at about 3, a shake and steamed veggies at dinner, and my nighttime shake.  Keeps me fairly satisfied. It's been hard giving up the 'snacking' mindset.  So prone to doing that before, but so far, so good.  

One week from now I will be post op and on the road to a new chapter and maybe even book, in my life. Lots of things transpiring for change in my world, but all seem to be for the good... but in no way has it been easy.  This is not an easy decision or transition, but one I feel will be an essential in the next phase of my life.  First 22 years of life were complicated, but fit.  Last 22 were a mess.... but there were plenty of joys... but pounds are here now and it's time for them to go.  Next 22 and 44 years are a new book....and this transition is the beginning of that journey.  

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