OK today we made a run to stock up on Protein Drinks for the next 12 days. We had some but not enough for the duration. I'm not sure if I mentioned that Paul is doing the Pre-OP liquid diet with me. I can't imagine I could be strong enough (or have enough will power) to know I could eat real food and still do the Protein thing if roles were reversed. What a good guy!
So I was sure the clerk at Target would make some strange comment as we checked out our hoard of Atkins, Kellogg, Protein Power etc. But, she just chatted away, maybe it's not as abnormal as I think for people to buy multiple (like a dozen) 4 packs of this stuff at a time. The man behind us was giving it a once over though. I wanted to pop in his brain for a few seconds and see if he was thinking 'wow look at them taking such a positive approach so early in the new year' or 'what! those fat people think they're going to get skinny drinking that stuff'.
So I'm almost done with day three and we're still civil to one another, really I'm not hungry, I'm sure it will come but I'll take each day that's like this as a blessing. And on the most positive note I can give you, we're down 4 pounds each!!! Woo Hoo that's a winner right there.
So my friend Paula reminded me today that I need to take pictures. They took one the day I went to the Pre-Op seminar. But sigh, I had Paul take two shots one looking straight at him and one side view. I tell you being overweight isn't hard when you try to stay out from in front of the camera, but when you see it in full color it's a hard pill to swallow. Secondly we did the Pre-Op measurements today. Now let me tell you that was hard so hard, a few teary moments, to see those numbers in black and white. You can only kid yourself so long, but when the numbers go on the sheet all kidding is gone, there's no hiding. And Paul, bless his heart he didn't say a word just told me the inches and moved on to the next one.
So without further ado....... Here I am in all my fluff, look closely because this extra person that's been on my back (middle, thighs, hips, arms, cheeks, feet, toes, nose, well you get the picture) is going to be shrinking before your very eyes!
Pre-Op Photos
On a side note - I think it's funny, I was so worried about having these pictures taken I forgot I didn't have shoes on, don't you love these funky socks!!
Oh Patti - the socks are cute, but don't be so hard on yourself! I am with you (albeit distantly) on your journey, and I will send you all the best wishes and support I can. I think you see yourself as being much worse than you actually are (don't we always?) Stand proud, my friend - you are doing wonderfully! It may be early days, and there may be tougher days ahead, but you are strong, and you have Paul at your side, who is obviously going to be your rock! Kudos to him, too!
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Love you, Julie
Paul's a keeper. Be kind to yourself as you go through this.
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