January 7th, 2011

Had a wonderful time at my first Graduate support group today at DHMC.  Was fabulous to meet my new friend Theresa.    I had the amazing opportunity to speak to a group of new people at the informational seminar.  It really went much better than I expected.  I am loving my journey.  I hope to speak at future seminars.  This post is kinda short and sweet.  Long day.  I need to visit the back of my eyelids.  Hope to make new connections with DHMC.    Nite. 

Bariatric Bypass Surgery a Success

Back home after having bariatric bypass surgery.  The journey to date has been long, however has just begun.  I need to heal and deal with the pain.  I will post as soon as I am able.  Its finally done.  I am on the road to recovering from obesity. 

Three Days left to surgery...

In the next three days I am going to take the time to be mindful and reflect on what means the most to me.  When you have been as obese as long as I have, you lose touch with the 'healthy and fit" people.  I am ready to experience that life.  Gradual is key, and all we have is time.  Surgery is just one tool in the facet of my weight loss journey.  I am looking forward to doing this with you.

ONE week from today....

I am down to one week before surgery.   I have been seeing my therapist since October and now realize my relationship with food can be healthy.  Emotional eating is something I have struggled with for years.  I am finally going to use food for its intended purpose.  Fuel for the body.  Not to bury feelings.  Today is actually the last visit with my therapist before I undergo my bypass.  Normally I see him on fridays, however with my grandmother's passing, I need Fri/Sat to help clean up her home and such.  Today is a good day.

8 days left

It is coming closer. I am starting to adapt to the diet with little resistance.  I can do this.  I will do this.  August 3rd, here I come.  Its a good day.

10 days left...

I have made it to the countdown of 10 days.  This journey has had its struggles, however I am in for the long haul.  If anyone tells you that the pre-op diet is easy.  They are lying. Trust me.  I agree with someone the I know that just had the surgery and said about day four, she was ready to eat the tires on her car.  There you have it.  I can do this.  There is no alternative.  I choose life.

Saturday is Verna's Day

On Saturday, July 17th, 2010, we will come together as a family to celebrate the life of my grandmother Verna.  Her showing will be from 11 - 1 pm.  Following the burial at the cemetary.  She was a strong willed person and a survivor.  She was granted her final wish.  I am sure she is already re-aquainted with my grandfather Phil.  I love you Gram.  Its a lot of work to be your Rebel.