Fifteen days. It's kind of an odd position to be in. Looking 15 days into the future and realizing that your life will be changing from that moment on. I would never compare it to having a baby or anything of that nature. But it's the same concept. Can anyone really prepare mentally for something like that. I feel like I have done a pretty good job thus far. You can get all the info in the world as to what will happen, how it will affect you, etc, etc. The only thing is that you won't know until you are in the middle of it. I'm looking forward to being in the middle of it.
I've been able to make my life as easy as possible for myself. If something was hard, I found it very easy to walk away and do something different. I can't walk away from this. This will be my life for the rest of my life. I know I have people around me (and away from me) that support me 100%. I know I won't be alone in this.
Here are the next steps for me. I have a pre-op appointment on November 14th where they will give detailed instructions as to what to do post-operatively and what to expect. That night, I will also have to go to a class which is titled, "The Psychological Effect of Weight Loss Surgery." Then that day will begin my clear liquid diet until November 20th which is the day of surgery. I don't have a time yet but it will be at Salt Lake Regional Medical Center. It is considered out-patient surgery so I will be going home with my aunt to re-coop until November 25th. Then it is back to work the next day. That seems so crazy to me that a person's life can change so quickly. Still trying to wrap my brain around it.
Well, it's late and my brain isn't wanting to wrap around anything. Thanks again for your love and support. All of you reading this are a blessing in my life and if I haven't told you that before, hopefully you know that you are.
Much love!
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Yay! I am so excited for you, and for taking all the necessary steps to go through with this, and for the fact that you are doing this for yourself.
I love you. You are in my prayers.
(This is Aimee by the way)
PS- I just went through the temple, and it was beautiful!
Chitlins & Graby! I love you! I'll remember you in my prayers. I'm proud of your courage. You are beautiful no matter what, you got that?! By the way, where in the heck are you? Include that info by e-mailing me if you've still got my address. Hugs and kisses, Sabreena (NJ forever)
Jen-
WOW! I am completely shocked! I am very excited for you. You are amazing...what a huge decision this must have been for you. I don't know that I could commit myself to something so LIFECHANGING. You are so strong,I know you will get through this and be a stronger, happier, healthier more beautiful Jen in the end. Know that jase and I love you and are here for you. Keep us posted. I'll be watching your blog. Good luck. We'llkeep you in our thoughts and prayers. love -Cathy
I think that you are making some major changes in your life and I am really excited for you! Just a little advice...take some time off work you are going to be tired!!!! I don't think I have ever been so tired in my whole life than after major surgery...I was in and out in less than 24 hours and I still can't remember actually being awake until about day 3...they may not be putting you under, like they did me so I may just be wasting my breath/fingers in this comment...anywho...I am really excited for you and I am so proud of you making this step in your life!
P.S. This is Christina
I am so Very Happy for you sweetness!!.
Ronda
ok, so it's been a long time without word from me or mine... only one question, why are the headings to this blog comment section in russian? Ok, I know, it's supposed to be all about you, but I am a bit confused. I think it's wonderful that you are taking steps towards being more healthy. Do please know that when the doc adn dietician tell you about 4 oz meals and and the daily exercise andthe like, that's what they mean. I know several people who have undergo bariatric surgery, lost tons of weight, only to come into some stressful times and lean on their "old ways" of coping with food and gain every ounce back plus some. talk about sobering. So, just know that I am praying for you to not only make the physcial choice to change but also the emotional and spiritual one too. There are plenty of ways to handle life and the feeligns that go along with it that do not involve food! By the way, this is Beth Chernich (Sharland). I have until July 2008 and then I am done with residency.. probably goign to move to Montana after that and work. i'll visit your blog if you keep me up dated. Hope all else is well with you and your family. Tell you mom and dad I say hi.Jill just got sealed to her adopted son Erik last weekend at mt timp temple. It was a lovely time! Take care.
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