The Diet - Pre Op -

I went to the store today to purchase my pre op diet items. Low sodium broth isn't as easy to find as I thought. I start tomorrow and I am nervous that I am going to fail. I won't have my tool in place yet and will be required to eat less than 100o calories....that just isn't normal!

I will however get a jump start on my weight loss so that excites me. I just need to try and keep focused and stay really busy so I won't be tempted to eat.

Lots or work and exercise!

I do get a break on Easter in order to spend time with my family and celebrate Our RISEN LORD!!!! Also, Griffen's birthday!

Please keep me in your prayers over the next couple weeks. I will need all of the prayers, support, and love I can get!

kv

The Consult

Today was my consultation with Dr. Malley. I wasn't really sure what to expect but I was nervous and excited!! There were several of us there so Dr. Malley brought us into a room and talked about the risks of surgery and a few details about surgery and what to expect after. I then went in for a one on one consult with him. We talked about my medical history then I was able to ask my few questions and talk about concerns I have. He made me feel very comfortable and even more sure of my decision!!

So I went to the front desk and scheduled it. Monday April 19th!!! There is a 2 week pre op diet that consists of ONLY 2 protein shakes and a small low calorie dinner...lean cuisine or smart one. There are a few other things I can eat sugar free jello, low sodium broth, and sugar free drinks. This might be the hardest part of the entire thing :) My stomach won't be small yet and I have to eat basically nothing for 2 weeks. UGH!! I can do it...I can do it..I CAN DO IT!!!

I do still feel very good about my decision! I am ready for this next step and can't wait to see what I can make happen!

My son is my light and my world I love him more than I can put into words! I am doing this for him more than anything! I want to be here to dance with him at his wedding and to see his through his school years as a mom that he can be proud of and not embarrassed of!!!

Getting The Info

Well tomorrow is my consultation with Dr. Malley. I am looking forward to getting my questions answered and to hear what he has to say. I am also ready to get my surgery scheduled and to start on this journey. I was watching some video blogs on the Malley website and I am a little nervous about how it is going to effect me!!

I will post the answers tomorrow after my appointment.

Still, mainly just excited!!

kv

The Decision

So after much research, soul searching, and mostly praying I have decided to have Lap Band surgery. My weight has just gotten more and more out of control with each passing year. I have tried dieting and working out and I never seem to see results. I have not always been over weight in high school I was a size 7/9 and as an adult my food addiction began. I do truly love food! I have an extremely low to no metabolism and I have tried doing the work and after 3-4 works with no results I get frustrated and would give up.

I am a single mom and my unhealthy lifestyle is killing me slowly which scares me. I am not looking for an easy fix I want to be healthy and I understand that a huge part of that is what I eat and working out. I don't mind putting in the work, in fact I welcome it I just need something to help give me a jump to actually seeing results!!

I have thought about this for a little over a year and I just didn't know if it was right for me. Turning 35 this year sort of felt like a mile stone year that required me to start making some serious changes to allow myself to start living my life and stop watching it pass me by.

I signed up for a seminar with Malley Surgical Center on my 35th birthday and attended it the following Saturday. I went in to listen to what they had to say and at the end I just knew that this was the option for me. The Lord put this in my path and I truly believe that it is what I need to help me on this journey.

I go in Monday the 22nd for my one on one consultation with Dr. Malley and will schedule my surgery then. I am hoping to have in mid April, but we will see what he thinks would be best.

I am scared but excited to begin this journey and I have decided to blog about it as a journal for myself to track my ups, downs, and progress throughout it.

kv