9 Days Until Surgery. A few things.

Sitting on the deck sipping a "Vanilla
Rooibos Latte".  My sister gave me the
idea:  Vanilla Rooibos Tea, Boost, and
a cinnamon stick.  Quite delicious!!

Day 6 of the fast:  The super hard days have past.  :)  It's getting easier.  My physical detox symptoms are gone.  My stomach does not feel uncomfortable anymore.  I'm learning to not "be tough" and hang out with people that are eating.  Right now I just need to stay away from food all together.  That makes it easier.  Life seems to be feeling a little more normal today.

Thanks again to those of you who have been encouraging me, checking up on me, and praying for me!  Since I have been so open about this, I am getting some negativity from several people, and so the positivity is welcome and appreciated!!  Thanks again!  God bless you!

My husband.  I LOVE that guy.  He has been nothing BUT supportive.  Everything from buying me what I need and taking days off take to care for me, to letting me cry on his shoulder and making sure I know that he will stand by my side through every stage that I need to go through.  He is comforting me, giving me hugs when I need them (and he is not a hugger!), he's making sure I spend time laughing, and treating me like a princess.  I would imagine this would all be A LOT harder without him!

Kelly & Carol.  In a post from a few weeks back, I introduced Kelly and Carol.  These are ladies I met at the Bariatric Clinic in one of the courses we took together.  Carol had her surgery Tuesday and Kelly had hers on Wednesday.  They are both doing quite well.  They both mentioned that the biggest challenge is the mind thing.  They are just "used to eating more", and they just can't.  I am meeting with them when I go into the city on Thursday for my pre-op appointment.  I'm glad to have some folks to talk to that are going though the same thing at the same time.

Happy Story:  This is Chontee from my Bariatric Support Group Facebook page!  Looking good girl!! :)

Start weight 236.  Now 135.  1 year after surgery.  No regrets!

The leaves are starting to change color.  It looks like it is going to be a beautiful day.  Have a great weekend y'all!!