In the immortal words of Tom Petty, “the Waaaaaiiiting is the hardest part.” I know that I am only 5 days post-op. I don’t want to wait for day 365. I know I will do the work and follow the right diet. I just want that year to be over so we get to those highly desired AFTER photos. I had really thought that going back to work would distract me and help me let time slide by, but alas that is not the case. I am neurotically thinking about the band and getting to the gym. Today was my first day back at work and the first thing I found out…my port is at just the right high to hit my desk. I found a new chair just one extra inch higher and that was enough…you have no idea how hard it is for me not make off-color jokes here…no men never really grow up. OK back on topic. I am fortunate that I can keep a small refrigerator in my office and it is stocked with new protein drinks…I went back to MuscleMilk, Optifast SUCKS! I have plenty of Jell-O cups and some Isopure drinks. Since I am posting this blog during my thrilling staff meeting today, I guess that confirms my distraction level. I can now confirm that the process is not that bad, but the waiting is truly the hardest part.

I am 8 days preop so I have hope from reading your blog.

Sounds like the soundtrack in my head. When my friends and I were waiting for letters of acceptance or rejection to get into grad school we would sing that! Then when my letter came, I did a rousing rendition of Even the losers get lucky sometime!

Anyway as you know my weight loss has gone slow so I have to be patient but my weight has never gone up this whole time so I know I am on the right track. I have just scraped by the halfway point and feel like I have kind of figured it all out at least at this point...LOVE your blogs!