Its almost here

MAY 9, 2010
Well the time has almost come. I will admit that I've been purposefully avoiding the blog the last 2 weeks because I didn't want to come across as the whiny child that I've been.

This mostly liquid diet has been harder in some ways than I've ever expected. In the first 2-3 days, I was HUNGRY all the time. I woke up hungry, was hungry all day, and went to sleep hungry. I was cranky with people, for no reason, other than I was hungry! I would also like to point out, do you have any idea how many commericals are on TV or the radio for FOOD? I challenge you, the next time you catch an entire episode of GLEE or The Good Wife, count how many commericals are for, contain or in some way reference food. I bet you'll be shocked. The hardest part has been being around people that get to eat whatever they want. That absolutely sucks the most.

But I'll also admit that there are parts that are easier than I had expected. After the first 3 days, my hunger for the most part is gone. I don't feel like I need to eat really ever anymore. I have to remind myself to drink my mid-day shake. Otherwise its 3pm and I haven't had any nourishment since 7:30am (which apparently is NOT ok). Another great part about this is the weight loss. Since I started this diet 12 days ago, I've lost about 15 pounds. As of this morning my unofficial weight loss is 30 pounds! I have never been so excited about the number on the scale. While I realize it will make me a suckup or a loser or both, I have put in a request to stop at the surgeons office on my way in the hospital to get an official weight. I just WANT to know.

But the best part is the support I've been getting from the girls that are also having surgery tomorrow or Tuesday. Its nice to hear I'm not the only one that has bad days, struggles with chocolate cravings due to PMS, or finds those protein shakes unpalatable. I think some of them read this blog, so I hope you all realize how much your support has meant to me and I can't wait to see you on Tuesday afternoon when we're all done with this surgery :)

I have to say that the support I've been receiving, not just from the girls who are also having surgery, but from family, friends, and my church family has been absolutely amazing. Its so heart-warming to have so many people standing beside me through all of this. While this process definitely is NOT coming to a close this week, I couldn't be more grateful for everyone's support and love through this.

I am told that there is WiFi in the hospital, so I will do my best to post something on Tuesday or Wednesday before I'm released!