Update

Jan 02, 2011

So I went out and purchased everything I think I will need before and after surgery. I've been watching vlogs on youtube of folks that are post-op. I am trying to mentally prepare myself for what is to come. Throughout this journey I've been told to be careful with the information provided on the internet mainly information from post-oppers that claim to now be experts on the subject of bariatric surgery. Wow, I can see why the real experts fore warn their patients. Some things I did learn though that I am using is 1). ease into the liquid diet. I am supposed to start my liquid diet on Jan 5th so on the 1st I started with two shakes and increase the amount everyday so that on the 5th I will be taking in 5 shakes and drinking a swimming pool full of water LOL. This is to avoid the irritability and headaches. Sounded good so I went for it. If it doesn't work, I at least can get used to the taste and schedule. 2). Make a photo journal with measurements. This is so I can go back and look at the progress I've made to sort of help the mind catch up to the body. Several post-oppers I've talked to say that is the hardest part of this journey. Again, sounded good to me so I went out and purchased an expandable scrap book and had DH take pictures and measurements on Jan 1st before I began with the liquid diet.
 

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