Third Time's a Charm, Right?

Well, today may be a myriad of posts. I am home and pre-op today, so I am ALONE! For those of you who know us, you know I am never ALONE! I am in the same building with one of my kids at all times! So, today I have a relaxing day planned. I plan on packing, maybe cleaning a little, and working on some crochet/knit projects that I am trying to finish up.

In the last few weeks, I have been asked multiple times if I am nervous, excited, scared, etc. Well, in all honesty, I am tired. It has literally been 18 months since I first visited the Bariatric Clinic to start researching this procedure. At that time, I was very skeptical. But the more I investigated this procedure, the more interested I became. I was mid pre-op procedure in February, when it was cancelled. Then, I did the whole "pre-op" thing again in June. Now, here I am again!

I really haven't felt like posting much in the past 6 months. It has really taken me a lot longer to recover from the last surgery than I thought. But, I am now able to breathe without feeling it, and only rarely do I have any pain or twinges. That being said, I am not overjoyed at more anesthesia and cutting.

I will say this, the liquid diet is not as bad as you would think. I even went to a Grow Group Christmas party on Friday night, and had a great time. I ate some soup before we went, then had a shake while I was there. I stayed away from the food, and it was good! Then, I got home and we had been "Elfed" by our dear neighbors, with a box of goodies from Rosie's. I have just ignored the box this whole weekend, and I have made it fine. I will say this, I am a little anti-social at meal times. I find that I feel a little selfish right now, but I have talked to Dan and the kids, and let them know it is just a survival thing for right now, and that it WILL get better soon.

Thanks for all of your continued prayers...I hope to post again soon!

Love you all!