Panic set in and set up within a blink of an eye....

I was planning my activities for tomorrow and realized that I needed to go the grocery store. As I started to make out my grocery list, it hit me - you're about to enter phase 4 - which equates to solids and your forever sleeved life eating style!

Panic....Panic....Panic...Panic.....

What does this mean?
What do I eat?
How do I keep this weight loss going? I have too much to lose to

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It's finally out!

Of all the things I experienced, the poking, the prodding - the surgery....the drain that remained with me until my surgical follow-up was the MOST annoying.

I admit it - I was terrified at the thought of the pain that I would have to endure to have it removed - but I wanted it GONE more.

And after all that build up in my mind....it didn't hurt at all. It just felt like a weird tugging sensation. I think that may have been because

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I am amazed that it's been two weeks.

I have resisted the urge to weigh myself. I have my 2 week follow up in 3 days. I want consistency in the numbers - so, I will wait (anxiously) to see how I have done.

What I have done right:

• Drinking my water and staying hydrated
• Taking slow and steady sips.
• Resting when I need to and respecting my body's voice.

What I could have done better:

• Walking 15

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It's 1am on the 26th of August....My surgery date is on the 27th.

I am surprisingly calm - there's no desire to back out - just calmness.

I am putting it in the hands of the most High and it will be as He wills it.

And counting....

Getting all my vitamins and supplements in liquid forms for post-op...

Getting my house cleaned the way I like it....

Stocking up on my post-op liquids.....

And praying for strength and guidance to see me through this journey....