Surgery Date

Its official.  I will have my bariatric bypass surgery on August 3rd, 2010.  Its so exciting for many, many reasons.  I love the number 3, so it also has some calming meaning as well.  When I got the call from the hospital today, it truly took my breath away.  I embark on this project with a modest prayer; that its outcome will be the best that is possible in whatever circumstances have unfolded by the time of its conclusion. A big part of my preparation for not only surgery, but the changes that I will be going thru post surgery, was my continued weekly psychotherapy.  My therapist is truly a master of his trade.  He has prepared me for coming to grips with the past, steering through the present and prepping for a brighter future. In its own mysterious way, this journey has let me read hidden pages in my autobiography...a diary I did not even know I was keeping, complete with a glimpse of what might be written on the pages ahead and advice on what I need to do to rewrite those pages to make a more satisfying story.  Tomorrow I will start the pre-op diet.  Its actually 2 weeks earlier than they would really like you to, however I want to make my surgical procedure as easy for the Doctor as possible.  Its going to be a very long month.  I am going to have 1,000 calories for the next seven days, then 900 calories for the following 7 days, then 800 calories daily for the final 2 weeks before surgery.  As overwhelming as these numbers may seem, I can do this.  I will do this.  I will never look back.