The Last "Bad" Supper

Oct 14, 2012

As of today my surgery is 3 weeks away.  I have PATS next Monday and I'm not sure if I will start a liquid diet 2 weeks before the surgery.  It seems like most people on the forums have to do this, however I haven't received any indication from my surgeon that I will need to yet.

Last night I decided I will have my final "Bad" supper before surgery.  I have been craving chicken strips & french fries from Longhorn Steakhouse.  Hubby & I were on our way home from our "Wrap Party" & we were famished!!  I have been doing relatively good with my eating.  I am trying to lose as much weight as possible before surgery.  However I have been CRAVVVVING these stupid chicken strips for weeks now!!

So I talked him into going to Longhorn Steakhouse last night.  I told him that this is my final "meal" before surgery & batted my eyelashes.  

He is also looking at it as a sort of "last meal" for himself as well.  He is SO supportive of me.  I would never DREAM of asking him to not eat the foods he loves, but he insists that he needs to change his eating habits not only to help me get healthy, but to help himself get healthy.  He is the type of guy that can eat ANYTHING, and I mean anything he wants & as much of it as he wants without gaining an ounce!  At some point, this is bound to catch up with him either in weight or cholesterol.

So we went all out!!  Hubby ordered a full rack of ribs, sweet potatoe with butter, cinnamon & sugar, salad with full fat Italian dressing (Gasp!).  I ordered the chicken tenders, seasoned fries, salad with full fat ranch (gasp) & a cup of cheesy potato soup!!  I didn't finish ANY of it & brought half of my main meal home for my 2 year old to eat for lunch.  But we also ordered a dessert that was to DIE for!!  It is called the Stampede & it is 2 honking size pieces of cake made up of 7 different types of chocolate.  We both took 3 bitess & didn't finish it either!!  The meal was delicious & I was satisfied.  This morning, I honestly feel like I will have no troubles from here until Surgery. 

I am putting myself on a 3 week semi liquid diet.  Mostly comprised of Protein shakes, water, high protein foods & high fiber veggies/fruits.  I'm flushing my body of any built up "crap".  

I'm finally ready for this surgery.  After months of agonizing over it, questioning my choices & decision, my heart is at peace & my mind is prepared.

I have made a promise to myself to follow my surgeons instructions to the LETTER.

I will be strong.  I won't fail at this.  BRING IT ON DR. TAYLOR!!!  

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