48 hours from now I will be on the operating table. They will be doing my gastric bypass surgery. I've been working on this for almost 2 years, and finally it's almost here. In the last 13 months, I have lost 110 pounds. I know that I actually have lost more than that, but before June 1st, 2011 I refused to step on a scale. On that day I weighed (nothing I usually would share, but as part of my journey, I am not ashamed as that is not me anymore) 330 pounds. The saddest part is that I know I was heavier than that before. So from that date I have lost 110 lbs. Today I sit at 219.8 lbs. I feel like a completely different person already.
So I thought a blog would be a great way to document my journey from here on in. I will post some pics of me from a year ago and will keep updating pictures along the way.
So today, I am so excited, and yet exhausted from the changes in me in the last two weeks preparing for this surgery. I started my clear fluids today and must do the same tomorrow. But I just keep remembering it will all be worth it!
My hope is to hit 199 pounds by the time I go back to school! So we will see. I also have set some goals in my running. I want to build back up to 5k by september and hopefully 10k by Christmas, and then next spring I want to run my first half marathon!!! I am determined to meet these goals, so hopefully my recovery will be swift!!
Today's goal was to start this blog and then I have to start thinking about packing for my hospital stay. I hate hospitals (like most people.... not sure I've ever heard anyone say they love hospitals... lol). So hopefully my time there will go quickly.
I've purchased my post surgery "full fluids" that I can have when I get home. After doing shakes for 2 weeks and then clear fluid, the idea of sugar free pudding is sooooooo exciting.
I've thought a lot about the foods I won't be able to eat again, and I have to be honest, it doesn't bother me. I am so excited to become a new person physically that foods are no longer my comfort.
I can't wait to shop in "regular" stores.. although I am sure my husband is not that excited.. but I am trying to reassure him that I will get better deals.. lol
So that's all for today! I am going to rest and prepare for the next few days!
This is me in April.
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Lise...you are such an inspriation! I have seen you make all these changes along the way and how much more confident and stronger you have become. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Cam and Liam during this exciting transition! So excited and proud for you:)
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