My journey has begun. My sleeve gastrectory is scheduled with Dr. Cottam on January 8, 2013. HAPPY NEW YEAR to me! All of those past resolutions that I made, and failed at, will now be a part of the "who I used to be" file. Those failed attempts at weight loss made me feel weak and worthless year after year. Well, thanks to Dr. Cottam and the support of my loving family, those files will be replaced with success, with positive energy, with CHANGE.
I am closing day 3 of my 14 day clear liquid diet. And what a time to start...Christmas. New Year's is right around the corner. But, I CONQUERED Christmas. I am confident that New Year's Eve will surrender as well. After all, if I can walk away from my auntie's double dark chocolate brownies, then New Year's Eve is coming into this with a disadvantage. Bring it, New Year's Eve. You will be destroyed.
I must admit that in 3 days I've sampled every single flavor of sugar-free Jello that I can get my hands on...and my stomach has begun it's own battle for substanance. I try to appease it with broth, but it screams at me for meat. Popsicicles? It ain't having it unless it's part of a bowl of ice cream. Thank goodness for the protein powder that I am permitted to mix with skim milk. I also add ice cubes and blend the whole concoction to confuse my stomach into thinking it's being rewarded for it's cooperation.
Only 11 more days of this dance with the clear liquid diet. I can do this. I CAN do this. I can DO this. I can do THIS. I CAN DO THIS!
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