Terra75
The Count Down
Mar 03, 2009
I am one month away from my surgery. As I approach this month I have many emotions swirling in my head. There is excitement about the new possibilities that await me. Fear of the unknown. Anxiety about getting all the information right. Trepidation in going on a liquid diet. Relief in knowing that soon I will be freed from this extra person (fat) I've been carrying around most of my life. Comfort in the fact that I have a wonderful support system and all that have been told have been very supportive.
I'm not looking at this last month as my last hoora. I've had my last hoora for the last 20 yrs. I'm approaching this month as a preparatory time. A time to start learning about eating a high protein diet. To start eating meals that will be post op. I don't think I've ever had a protein shake before. So I'm asking about different brands and how they taste. I've started taking my vitamins and started an exercise routine. Even though I'm only able to do 5 min at a time on my Elliptical, I'm encouraged that I went from one 5 min session to two 5 min sessions and just last night I did three 5 min sessions. I was even able to walk away rather than collapse on the couch gasping for air.
I know that this walk is not going to be easy for me. However, I also know that I have never been more ready to do something.
PS...My last meal will be at Carraba's
