The Countdown

May 29, 2011

Tomorrow I begin the liquid diet in preparation for my surgery, which is scheduled for June 6, 2011.  I'm excited, nervous, hopeful, and so many other things.  I'm trying to get over a nasty respiratory infection.  Glad I went to my family doc and got on an antibiotic right away.  I don't want anything to stand in the way of getting this chance to become healthy again.  I'm looking at it as a new lease on life.  I went to Kroger's tonight and got all kinds of "full liquid" foodstuffs .  Boost high protein drinks, plain oatmeal, applesauce, SF Italian Ice, Yogurt, Fruit2O, etc., etc., etc.  Should be an interesting week.  

My last "old life" meal tonight (also our Memorial Day Weekend get-together meal) consisted of:  steak, corn on the cob, macaroni salad, seedless watermelon.  Just had an ice cream sandwich, too.  And it was GOOD.  lol 

Things I am so excited about and looking forward to as I lose weight:
                    Buying clothing off the rack at a regular store
                    Getting off some of my freaking meds - especially the diabetes meds
                    Having more energy - not always being exhausted
                    Being able to walk on the Orchard Trail, or even -gasp- run!
                    Dare I hope to some day be able to cross my legs?  Never mind that I never could even when I was thin!
                    I would like to be able to play softball again.
                    I want to be able to ride my bike.
                    I want to go to Disney World and walk ALL over the place all week without having to stop to rest all the time.
                    I want to feel comfortable in my own skin again.
                    I want to be able to play and sing in the band without embarrassment.
                    I want my kids and my husband to be proud of me.
                    This list is subject to change and/or addendum at any time.  

That's all for now.
 

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