Stacie P.

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Ok, so it's Friday....

Well I must say that this diet has had its ups and downs. I have been ok and not hungry and I have been to the point that I have wanted to eat foods that I wouldn't ever think about eating. My moods have been so up and down too. I thank God that my husband and kids are so understanding. They are also so supportive. I couldn't have asked for a better family. I am extremely lucky to have them in my corner.

So as of today I offically have 3 days til the next chapter in my life begins. A whole less of a whole new ME!!! It sounds so wonderful. I am more then excited!

I was thinking about so many of the things that I have read here and I am glad I have been able to read and kearn of everyone's individulal experiences. I feel like I am prepared for just about anything. I am truley greatful.

So next week at this time I will be in the hospital either in surgery or recovering. I am really getting excited now.

The diet is going good. I have found a new love of SF Jello. And I have been eating more salads instead of just cooked veggies. I also am enjoying Walden's FF/Cal Free/Sugar Free Dressings. They actually taste quite good. They are a little runny but the do the trick.

I am counting down the days!!!

Well it is the start of day 5 and I am doing great. This diet isn't as difficult now. But the veggies!!! You can only do so much with veggies. I have moved on to eating more salad. I think I might even give the broth a try if the weather gets a little cooler. I can't imagine eating warm broth in 90 degree weather. I do love the jello!! I didn't remember how good it was. And let me tell you the SF is great!

Anywhoo....

Yesterday I went to the hospital to preregister and for my pre-op appointments with anesthesia and Dr. Trang. I am so excited now! June 20th is creeping up quicker then I think. Nine more days of dieting and then I wake up on what will be the first day of my new life!!!!  That just sounds so exciting. For now I daydream about the new me but soon it will all be real....

Well- Yeaterday was better then day 1, though I got a headache earlier in the day. It wasn't anything a nap couldn't fix.

Today all I can say is VEGGIES,  VEGGIES,  VEGGIES,  VEGGIES,  VEGGIES,  VEGGIES,  VEGGIES!!! UGH!!! I have had enough of them. There is only so many ways you can cook them. I really need to come up with something.

Today seems to be ok. I really think that I overthought this whole diet. It's really not that bad, except for the veggies all the time. And well honestly, SF Jello is becoming my best friend!

Tomorrow I have my pre-admission visit at the hospital and final appointment with Dr. Trang before my surgery. I have some final questions to ask and then I should be good.

June 20th is coming so quickly!!!
 

DAY 2!!!! I made it through 1 day! I have conquered a day!
 
I will admit that last night around 4 PM things got a little bumpy. I got a headache, was tired, and had gas pains. So what did I do? Went to bed and it helped. I am not big on medication so if I can sleep it off I will.

So I woke up this morning ready to take on day 2 with success. The minor bumps along the way can be dealt with. My biggest issue is having to cook for my family and sit at the table and eat with them. I had some difficulty with this yesterday but I will try again today. Thankfully, my guys are all supportive of me and understand if I can't sit and eat dinner with them.

Well on with day 2....protien shake down, on to #2 bottle of 24oz of water, gonna have my sf peach jello in a bit, then lunch (veggies), and after work, home to spend the rest of this great day with my family!

Ok....so it's day 1 and I think I'm ok (it's only 10 AM!). Honestly, no coffee is not so great but I guess I have to get used to it.  I think that might be one of the rougher parts, but I will be ok. I am stressing about the fact that I might get hungry and then what will I do??? (and I never thought I was a food addict! HA HA!!!) Well I know what I will do, I will have a nice big glass of Crystal Light or water with a few veggies to munch on. It's funny but I am my own worst enemy but also the best chreerleader I can have. Too funny!!  I am on way, there is no truning back now. I CAN and WILL DO THIS!!!

This morning my phone rang and I read the caller id...it was the doctor's office. My sugery was approved!!! I am scheduled for June 20th. I am sooooo excited!!! I can't beleive this is REALLY going to happen!!!!

So today I went to my Nutrition and Psych consult and I am pretty sure I "passed". LOL After my visit I spoke with the nurse about the authorization process and she basically said that I will probably be scheduled for surgery my the middle of June!!!! I am so excited!!!

I am doing this for ME!!! I have the support of my husband and my boys. I am going to get this done just as I have everything else. Most importantly, when its all said and done, the bar on the coaster WILL go down!!! LOL

Well the process has begun. I am on my way to WLS!!! I have meet with my doctor, went and had all of the necessary tests and blood work done, and now I am waiting until next week when I will meet with the Nutritionist and Psychatrist. I am so excited!!

I am so glad that I found this site. I am looking forward to finding people that will be there for support, understanding, and to share thoughts and ideas, etc.

Have a great day!